Rose_Queen BSN, MSN, RN

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    What goes on in an ED?

    Definitely not true- and I'm not even an ER nurse! Since I can't really give you an insider's look into the ER, I recommend checking out the Articles and FAQs tabs that you'll find at the top of the...
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    Scrubbing in during the middle of surgery

    Simple solution: open your gown and gloves on a separate table and gown and glove yourself- all of the gowns I've seen include a disposable towel within the sterile wrapper. Beyond that, if the scrub...
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    Stethoscope tracker

    Why do you leave your stethoscope unattended? Keeping it on your person at all times (they do have stethoscope holsters) is a completely free option for this. Also, never assume that just because...
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    Not today Satan, not today!

    Night shift in the OR. Only staffed by one surgical team. All of the team was in the same room, getting it ready for the morning's case when suddenly all of the lights in the room went out. The...
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    Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    But that's what the urgent care centers are for! There are about 15 within 20 miles of me. THere's no reason for any ER to be taking "reservations", yet all 4 hospitals
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    Failed 6 times in Michigan

    Sounds like you need to find a state that doesn't limit the number of attempts and apply for licensure there. This part may seem harsh, but needs to be said. You need to sit down and take a good hard...
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    Anesthesia

    What are your thoughts? Think about the risks of anesthesia. If the answer is what I'm thinking it is, the type of procedure doesn't
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    School choices, 2-year or 4-year?

    Have you researched the job market in your area? You may want to take a look at job postings- if they state BSN preferred or required, you'll definitely have an advantage going to the BSN
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    Overwhelmed

    While that may be true of inpatient hospital settings, it is very rare indeed to find a lengthy orientation in LTC. Is it right? No, but unfortunately it is unlikely to
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    I'm accidentally cool! By pure chance, the shirt I grabbed out of the laundry basket that's been waiting to be folded and put away for several days was indeed
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    Book Shopping..

    Are they a "semester older" or a previous
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    Nclex! Pass or fail? Help!

    You could always check the OR BON website to see if you're listed with a license. I don't know that there are states sending out emails. However, it takes more than 24 hours to get results as the exam...
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    Peer evaluations

    Peer evals are a popularity contest in my opinion. They're supposedly required by Magnet, which is another reason to dislike
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    Formalin in OR?

    We have all pre-filled containers, ranging from very tiny to huge bucket. There is no pouring of formalin. Anytime we have a spill, those doing the cleaning must wear respirators and everything is...
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    Nursing organizations/associations to join?

    Your specialty organization is the one I'd most recommend. Then there's always the state nursing association and a variety of general nursing
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    BCIT Nursing

    Welcome to AN! It is unlikely that you will be able to find answers here- the best place to ask would be to contact someone in admissions at the
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    Will I get kicked out of nursing school?

    No, just no. This myth needs to stop. No one works under a license except for the person named on the license. Students learn under an exception; they do not work under any other person's license. A...
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    Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    Well, you know, what else is there to do during a
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    Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    Hahahaha! I didn't do that intentionally, I swear! I didn't even notice until you pointed it
  20. There have been many threads here about the "calling" in nursing. Personally, I think it's bunk. Yes, nursing interests me. But I sure as heck wouldn't be doing it for free! It offers me a job that is...
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    Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    Bicycle pump where the sun don't shine. At least the guy flat out admitted why he stuck it there and didn't try to come up with some crazy wild tale that no one would have believed
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    Circulator in Orthopedic Surgery Job Offer

    You'd be surprised by how many instruments make an appearance in multiple specialties. As for ortho, it's just not my thing. Not a fan of a lot of the docs,
  23. Not sure what the ICU in my facility uses for the hypothermia protocol, but I know that for warming they use the exact same bair huggers we use in the OR. Perhaps the reason you can't find any...
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    Circulator in Orthopedic Surgery Job Offer

    I would go for the hospital multi-specialty job with more training. Then again, ortho isn't my favorite, so take that with a grain of
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    Circulator in Orthopedic Surgery Job Offer

    3 months of orientation is not enough for someone with zero OR experience in my opinion. Is the 20 cases per day divided out between those 10 rooms or are some of them not in use? If someone is only...