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  1. Question for the OR pros;RNFA worth it?

    Guest717236 replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Operating Room

    Any RNFAs/OR nurses who would like to comment on the above post? I know in our area there have been 2 hospitals in the news for several wrong site surgery or leaving surgical instruments in the...

  2. if you had to do it all over again, what profession would u choose?

    Guest717236 replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    :dancgrp:Open a dance studio and work happily ever

  3. Cross-Professional Competence: Playing well with other team members

    Guest717236 replied to alan headbloom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Alan! Looking forward to updates on the

  4. Common interview questions for a school nurse position?

    Guest717236 replied to ScrapKath's topic in School

    Off interview topic, but as substitute school nurses my colleague and I found a wonderful solution to the "crowd at the Nurses office due to a sub on today issue." I calmly went to the door of the...

  5. Cross-Professional Competence: Playing well with other team members

    Guest717236 replied to alan headbloom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Alan, Sounds like a great project. You could have each student research a role (ie nurse, PA, MD etc) and have them present not only their role, but what a typical day for someone in that role...

  6. Common interview questions for a school nurse position?

    Guest717236 replied to ScrapKath's topic in School

    What experience do you have with sports injuries/emergencies? Question to ask at the interview--How many schools are you expected to cover? With cutbacks in our area many nurses cover more than one...

  7. What's it like working an Ortho unit?

    Guest717236 replied to jbee's topic in Orthopedic

    Congratulations! Give us an update and let us know how you like

  8. Apply for state nursing license BEFORE applying for jobs?

    Guest717236 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    In many states you can get reciprocity. Once you get a RN License, some states will allow you to send in an application and your home state sends over verification of your current license. You pay the...

  9. Psych Nurse Practitioner

    Guest717236 replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in Psychiatric

    Please pm me if you are still looking for info on Psych NP programs and or a contact person for

  10. What's it like working an Ortho unit?

    Guest717236 replied to jbee's topic in Orthopedic

    Good luck to you on your new job in Ortho. Keep us posted, and welcome to the

  11. Violence in Psychiatric Nursing

    Guest717236 replied to Mashira's topic in Psychiatric

    You must have a cohesive team, the team needs to work together to ensure safety. I never worked inpatient at a hospital. I did work years in a psychiatric crisis center which in addition had 10...

  12. Two interviews, looking for tips!

    Guest717236 replied to LMFRN's topic in Pediatric

    Best wishes on your interviews! If your heart is in Pediatrics, highlight your volunteer work at the Children's Hospital. It is essential you can work effectively as part of a team. Smurfynursey gives...

  13. I got my dream job!

    Guest717236 replied to totally_nuts's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations to you! You will enjoy working with a variety of patients and their families. Keep safety, yours and your patients a top priority. I listed your safety first, because if you and your...

  14. Please help me become a child psyc. nurse!

    Guest717236 replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Hannah, Best wishes with your career goals. If you become an NP consider, the Crisis Intervention field as well. many teams have a separate Child/Adolescent component. This experience will be...

  15. Good Orthopedic Nursing Book

    Guest717236 replied to djb2121's topic in Orthopedic

    Sorry for a late reply. I received and reviewed the Introduction to Orthopaedic Nursing . It is a soft cover and spiral bound. The table of contents include-- Chapter 1 Musculoskeletal...

  16. New grad on Ortho unit

    Guest717236 replied to Marley 08's topic in Orthopedic

    Good luck! Check your pm, I just sent you a few thoughts about getting

  17. Taking surgical tech course to get me into the operating room

    Guest717236 replied to Ana52's topic in Operating Room

    Dropping in to wish you the best with the OR career plan. The economy is challenging , continue to pursue your steps needed to obtain your goal. You could check with your states nurses association...

  18. ? about auditory hallucinations

    Guest717236 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would like to know if anyone has had an experience with a patient who has a possible major organ pathology who has auditory hallucinations? The patient was seen by us in a walk in clinic at a...

  19. ? about auditory hallucinations

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks so much for the reply. We were wondering about a sleep deprivation issue, as he worked a lot of OT as a truck driver and an extra night

  20. Good Orthopedic Nursing Book

    Guest717236 replied to djb2121's topic in Orthopedic

    Thanks for the reply P_RN,I did spring for the book after searching high and low for a book. The only other option I saw was the NAON Core curriculum book which was $150 and way out of my budget....

  21. Unsafe nurse patient ratio? Should I look elsewhere?

    Guest717236 replied to Tachycardic_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago I was an aide for a SNF. The State official came to review and inspect the facility. We had 3 floors, the first was staffed fully. The second floor had only one nurse and one aide(me)...

  22. Cherry Ames (Nurse) Stories

    Guest717236 replied to Guest717236's topic in General Nursing

    It was a very different time. When I woke in recovery from the surgery, my right eye was swollen. I had tried to resist the anesthesiologist from placing the mask on. I was brave about the surgery but...

  23. Kinda dissappointed

    Guest717236 replied to sameasalways's topic in Operating Room

    Have never worked in the OR, but would have loved to. As for fear of failure, the only failure is not to try what you are interested in, which may turn out to be a specialty you may be passionate...

  24. Do you usually stay in the specialty you start out in?

    Guest717236 replied to tigerlily345's topic in General Nursing

    True for many nurses, but not all. There are many factors that influence staying or leaving a specialty. I found that having many different specialties under my belt helped me stay employed even in...

  25. backstabbing co workers

    Guest717236 replied to qje999's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sounds like a quality assurance issue-how is it that these nurses have the time to bully other nurses? What quality of care are their patients receiving directly from them? Hopefully a patient will...