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    Predatory New Grad Contracts

    Rose_Queen replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    The employee wouldn’t be responsible, but it’s part of the overall cost of onboarding a new
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    Predatory New Grad Contracts

    Rose_Queen replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    100K seems high. We do a 25 week orientation for new OR nurses. At 40 hours per week (all of our orientees do orient 7-3 M-F up until the last couple of weeks) with the starting RN pay about $26.50,...
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    Should I stay or should I go?

    Rose_Queen replied to Wandering-night's topic in Critical Care

    Moved to Critical
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    Alone in the PACU

    Rose_Queen replied to Statdotcom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Pull out the standards to back you up. If they still won’t make a change, then they’ve shown their “dedication” to safety and it may be time to move
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    Alone in the PACU

    Rose_Queen replied to Statdotcom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is what is in the 2017-2018 standards (my current year book is.. at work): Wow. That copied weird. But standards say 2 RNs, one of them Phase I recovery competent. Either the OR nurse...
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    Travel Nursing (Operating Room)

    Rose_Queen replied to rcb114's topic in Operating Room

    As a traveler, the expectation is that you will be up and running independently from the get go. Without that experience on your resume, it's unlikely a place in need of someone who can cover that is...
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    Shoes to buy for the OR

    Rose_Queen replied to Ready4theOR's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They did, and they also took into account the custom orthotic
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    UConn CEIN 2022

    Rose_Queen replied to r.a2377's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to Schools/Programs
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    Cant get a job in a hospital

    Rose_Queen replied to penny186's topic in General Specialties

    Do you have your BSN? That may be part of the issue with getting a hospital job. Have you had your resume reviewed professionally? That may be another thing holding you
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    Rose_Queen replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    By following the proper requirements for PPE and hand
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    Are nurses able to shower after shift?

    Rose_Queen replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Not all units offer access to a locker room, and those that do tend to restrict them to staff on the unit. The only units in my facility with access to a locker room are those required to wear...
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    Shoes to buy for the OR

    Rose_Queen replied to Ready4theOR's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ask 20 nurses this question, and you'll get at least 20 answers if not more. A lot of people swear by Danskos, but they literally kill my feet. Get something comfortable- you could even go to some of...
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    How much can you work while in nursing school?

    Rose_Queen replied to aspiringbuffalobsn's topic in General Students

    A lot of this is going to depend on your and your ability to juggle multiple things at once. I actually worked at or above full time hours during all but my last semester of nursing school (16 hour...
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    NYU ABSN FAll 2021

    Rose_Queen replied to boaf's topic in School, College Programs

    You can always start a club in the Allnurses break room! The only social media link allowed within the Terms of Service, is a facebook link. Any other link or mention of a link will be...
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    Coworkers Respecting Each Others' Advance Directives and Code Statuses

    Rose_Queen replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    As a reminder from the Terms of Service, Please post to the subject of the thread only, and refrain from name-calling, personal comments about other members, and off-topic statements, which...
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    New Grad Operating Room Tips?

    Rose_Queen replied to Ready4theOR's topic in Operating Room

    Shameless self promotion! ? If you check out my blog in my AN profile, you can see all of the articles I’ve done over the
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    Secondary COVID exposure? What?

    Rose_Queen replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Moved to COVID
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    BC nursing schools

    Rose_Queen replied to mbiros03's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Welcome to Allnurses @mbiros03! Your thread has been moved to the Canadian programs forum for best responses. You may find some answers browsing through the topics
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    I need help!

    Rose_Queen replied to MereSanity's topic in Operating Room

    We have a reusable diamond blade that we use in cardiac surgery. That’s the only reusable blade that I know
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    New grad wanting a job in the operating room

    Rose_Queen replied to Zestyitalian's topic in Operating Room

    Look for a facility that is offering AORN’s Periop101. These positions may only open during certain periods, such as the traditional graduation periods. Other facilities may offer year round hiring....
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    Lone Star Fall 2021 ADN

    Rose_Queen replied to Danielle Hewitt's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all! A few notes regarding the Terms of Service: There are two ways to create a special area for your cohort, that are Terms-of-Service approved. One is to create a...
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    Wise Orders From Wise Doctors

    Rose_Queen replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor is to give a speech at the local AMA dinner. He jots down notes for his speech. Unfortunately, when he stands in front of his colleagues later that night, he finds that he can't read his...
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    Lefthanded in the OR??

    Rose_Queen replied to Lusashi's topic in Operating Room

    I'm a lefty who spent 12 years direct clinical before moving into staff development. Had no issues with circulating, and the only issue I really struggled with in the scrub role was learning to...
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    "Gaming" Games for Nursing subjects?

    Rose_Queen replied to DLStango's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    AORN worked with Health Scholars to create a virtual reality fire simulation, and a malignant hyperthermia sim is in the works.
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    IV Push Med Question

    Rose_Queen replied to guest1122560's topic in General Students

    What would be the difference between the contents of the flush syringe versus the contents of a vial of saline? I've only used a vial for reconstitution purposes because we don't stock flushes in...