Snowshooz

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  1. NSQIP Surgical Clinical Reviewer, salary

    Snowshooz posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    Hi Everyone, I've been an OR nurse for 30 years and just recently applied for a NEW postion in our hospital NSQIP Surgical Clinical reviewer. I am so excited because I have a computer science...

  2. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    Snowshooz replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Live Free or Die

  3. Are you a new informatics nurse?

    Snowshooz replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi [COLOR=#003366]Sys1234 ! I am a new informatics nurse :) I recieved my MSN /Informatics degree August 2012 and landed my first Purely informatics job a few weeks ago. I would love to network...

  4. Nursing and Astrological Sign

    Snowshooz replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    longtime or nurse and proud aries here !

  5. Pay for carring the beeper

    Snowshooz replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Operating Room

    Northeast 9 ORs $3 Time and a half regular time if called back....2 hr minimum We get specialty Diff (if you are a service coordinator) and also CNOR

  6. Some advice

    Snowshooz replied to shodobe's topic in Nursing Informatics

    hi shodobe, hey! you and i are in the same boat! :) i am an or nurse for 30 years too...i am a diploma graduate and also went back for my associates a few years ago in computer science. so now, as i...

  7. Salary Differential for Speciality Units

    Snowshooz replied to roady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Roady Yes, a few years ago when we were short staff, our hospital gave everyone in the OR (RNs & Techs) , $1.00 /hour extra just for working in the OR.

  8. da vinci robot poll

    Snowshooz replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    Yes we do...use it mostly for GYN cases so

  9. Does a travel position like THIS exist??

    Snowshooz posted a topic in Travel

    hi all, i'm an or nurse 25+ years. as i look forward to retirement in another 10 years or so, i've often thought of traveling. my question is >> can one work part time as a traveler?? if so,...

  10. computerized charting in the O.R.

    Snowshooz replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    we use orsos ( mckesson) its a piece of crap... very cumbersome program and definately not user

  11. Those cool scrub caps...

    Snowshooz replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    uuuuuuuuuuuuuhh....obviously one would not choose to wear a skull and crossbones or cap! *l* there are many other nice ones to choose from...just thought i'd offer a fun website...

  12. Those cool scrub caps...

    Snowshooz replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    yes...we wear all kinds of caps at our hospital.. just as long as it covers your hair adequately. its good to show some individuality! here's a cool website..i've bought several caps from them and...

  13. Any good advice for a circulator orientee?!

    Snowshooz replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

    Congratulations on your new career and Welcome to the OR! Speaking from the standpoint of 20+ years of working the in the OR..There's no other place in nursing quite like it! I can honestly say I...

  14. "Diploma Nurse preferable"

    Snowshooz replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as a Diploma graduate from the 70's Our program prepared us for literally ANYTHING! We had 3 month rotations , clinical everyday in OR, OB, Med Surg/ICU (6mos med surg) Psych/Community etc...

  15. new CNOR

    Snowshooz replied to MoosePond's topic in Operating Room

    MoosePond, The hospital where I work pays $1.00/hour for Cert Diff. Every little bit adds up...Good Luck!

  16. new CNOR

    Snowshooz replied to MoosePond's topic in Operating Room

    CONGRATULATIONS MoosePond! Its a great feeling to pass isn't it?? I've been a CNOR since 1987 :) Hopefully, the hospital where you work will give Cert differential too! My hospital does and it...

  17. Abd Hyst Preps?

    Snowshooz posted a topic in Operating Room

    hi all, there has been recent discussion as to how and what sequence etc one should do a prep for gyn cases,in particular abdominal hysts at the hospital in which i work. i am used to prepping from...

  18. Abd Hyst Preps?

    Snowshooz replied to Snowshooz's topic in Operating Room

    thanks to all for your responses... thank you to mtnrunner for the aorn article as well...good info!

  19. "Older" nurses and 12 hour shifts

    Snowshooz replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am an "Oldie"..perhaps even a Moldy! *L* 52 yo...I work 2 12's in the OR on my feet from 630 am until 7pm ..I LOVE working 2 12's(plus call) ! I prefer not to have 2 consecutive days...

  20. Surgeons "go ahead" problem ?

    Snowshooz replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    We wait until the surgeon has arrived in the OR...I like to see the whites of their eyes before bringing their patient in the room.. The surgeon must also initial the correct side of the procedure etc...

  21. Will I Be Too Old??

    Snowshooz replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    pursue your dream! but....one bit of advice i have for you is this... as speaking as an or nurse for the past 20+ years, i can tell you that working in an or is most likely one of the most physically...

  22. Scrub hat pattern?

    Snowshooz replied to redraccoon's topic in Operating Room

    This is an AWESOME site for Scrub Caps! I ordered some, they have great variety, fit well, and are very comfortable even after a Loooong 12 hour shift!...

  23. How do I start?

    Snowshooz posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    hello, so glad to have found this forum! my questions is this: how do i start/get into a medical /computer related job? i am a rn with 28 years experience in operating room nursing and also some...