kcorny

LOL. Almost as soon as I posted my thread I received a job offer that came with a $5 raise. I was just venting.

I realize that and I was just griping. You may do the same in a few years. As far as the latest technology aspect. In the OR technology moves so fast in the OR that we are constantly learning new techniques, equipment, etc. I wasn't meaning to bust on anyone just griping. I guess I am also mad at myself for being too "comfortable" in the establishment that I work. Its hard to leave a place that has pretty much raised you.

I live in NY. I've only worked in one OR. I do a lot of everything but at our hospitals it seems like we do the same things over and over. We are thinking of relocating to NC. I was wondering which hospitals are the best for OR nurses as far as treatment and pay. Which areas are the safest? I am worried that I won't know enough and will look like a fool going somewhere else. It is stressful enough moving and then having a job with little support. Anyone have any experiences or advice?

I have to vent a little... I make a decent wage but they are bringing in new grads, no experience for about 3 bucks less than I make now after being in the OR 8 years. I don't think that is really fair. I have to do the more difficult heavy duty cases and cover their butts when they make almost as much as I do. Management does some kind of research to see where all the nurses' wages stand. Sometimes we will get a little raise but most of the time not. Another vent... all the actors and actresses and sports people making insane money and we make crap. WE SAVE LIVES! These people throw balls or dance around. There it is off my chest and I can move on.

In my OR we are exploring new sponge counters. Right now we use a kick bucket this wire rack that holds bags that the sponges go into. So, I was wondering what types of devices people use or techniques. thanks for your input.