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Well, I can not tell the drugs, for the privacy of the involved staff.

Hi, There was a nurse working in operating room. The surgeon ordered a certain medicine to the scrub tech. The scrub tech asked the circulating nurse to get it for him. The circulating nurse gave the medicine without clarifying the order to the surgeon but showed it and clarify it to the scrub tech. The scrub tech gave the medicine to the surgeon without label. The surgeon injected the medicine without clarifying it to the circulating nurse. The patient reacted to the medicine, The patient had PVC, hypertension, and tachycardia. It was the time the surgeon asked the circulating nurse what is the medicine? In this incident the nurse failed to communicate with surgeon. Do you think only the ciculating nurse is the one to be blame in incident like this? Is it a ground for termination or disciple or suspension? Is there anybody who had a experienced like this? If you are the manager of this nurse will you terminate the nurse?

That was almost 17 years ago when I started to work in Dubai. I also worked in England and now currently working here in USA... What do you mean, are you planning to move to Dubai? Dubai needs experienced nurses, he/she must be board passer to country of origin. There's no board exam going to Dubai. Once you are licensed, you can apply on line through UAE websites. I mentioned previously the websites for hospitals there in Dubai.

You need experience my dear at least a year. Just inquire to any hiring hospital that you know there in Manila.

Hi, during my time wayback 1992-2003, we used to receive monthly salary of 5000 dirhams (just divide in 3.68 to get USD), I have also housing allowance, transport and food allowance too. I dont know nowadays the rate, perhaps Dh6000 or more... About Arabic language, it's a must but not preferred, you must learn few basics bacause most of the local ladies couldn't speak English well... About the systems, they have lots of facilities from UK and US too, each area has its own unique methods of nursing technique. There are 2 govt systems there, one is DOH or dept of health and the other one is MH ministry of health, aside from any private hospitals. Websites below might help you: http://www.indexuae.com/Top/Health/Hospitals

I've been in Dubai for 14 yrs as an O.R. nurse. Im currently working here in US too like you. It depends now where do you think you'll be happy. Family wise, for me, it's better here and UK, Can, Aus. Leisure wise I prefer Dubai... If you are US passport holder, your rate is much better and higher. Hospitals there are much cleaner and wider than here. You're also required to take few hours of arabic speaking lesson. You will also get familiarized with their systems. If you need some more advice, feel free to email me.

Million thanks for advice... A lot of friends tell me that too... I must be very careful in my decisions taking consideration about the cost of living. :typing :uhoh21:

Sounds good to me. Here in Arizona, that's the rate I get too. I don't know what is the cost of living there in Miami. 2-bed apt here costs about $650/mo. Hope I can get advice from you guys. :typing

Is there anybody here know the rate per hour of an ICU nurse? My friend has 14 yrs experience as nurse and she wishes to apply in that hospital. :typing

I believe there's still SHORTAGE of nurses in Bay, S.F. and Sacto. I just recently got a job there in NorCal with better hourly rate and full benefits. It also depends which area in the hospital you're applying for, also depends on your years of experience. Nothing will lose if you throw your application form or go to hospital's website for on-line application. There's plenty of hospitals there in North California, one thing I like they are unionized which you can't find in other places. :lol2:

You have a wonderful move from DC to NorCal. Im still looking for a place in NorCal which is better for the whole family.

That's what I heard about Kaiser. They have better pay rate, benefits, incentives. Some of my batch who just recently left for Kaiser have positive issues about KP regardless of cost of living in Bay area. The whole family is just curious about living in NorCal and we plan to move if ever I get the right hospital & right place to live in. Can i PM you?

Great informations turbohound, I really appreciate it... Thanks a lot!

I heard that Contra Costa is a nice county somewhere in East Bay area. Which hospital or nursing home are you planning to work? There is no 1:30 patient ratio here in any hospital in USA. Average ratio is about 1:5. In SoCal, $30.5/hr is acceptable but not in Bay area. I also plan to move in Bay area but I carefully study & observe first the lifestyles & workplaces over there.

Aside from KP, which hospital is well known and giving full benefits and higher wages?

How's John Muir's benefits? How much is the rate for RNII with more than 10 years exp?

I've found out that most hospitals in Bay area are giving higher rate than any other place or state. Is it real that some hospitals dont give benefits even you get a higher pay rate? Im planning to join KP or John Muir but I don't know which one is better.

Is there anybody knows the rate per hour for experienced RN II?

peace to all... let's stop it now and change the topic. as professionals, be "law-abiding-citizens". cheating & leakages are definitely not good... we will also reap what we sow in the future. be faithful and pray hard instead. bear in mind god has always answers to prayers... the pursuit of christian character "for by these he has granted to us his precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them you might become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust. now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge; and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness; and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love". 2 peter 5:4-7 ...the joyful heart is always good medicine..." :monkeydance:

Does anybody here work in N. Calif, Kaiser Permanente? What is the starting rate of a nurse who has more than 10 yrs experience? What's the reputation of this hospital? I also heard that Bay Area has higher pay rate than other state...

congratulations :balloons: :welcome: to the land flowing with milk and honey... (that's what they say huh)

CONGRATULATIONS... :welcome: You have relieved from your tensions now... :balloons:

:balloons: Nice experience... You can contact them after about 3-5 days if everything is fine and if they have forwarded to the US embassy prior to your interview. Welcome to USA... :welcome:

The whole family was there 30min earlier than appointed time. We're in queu for about 40min outside the bldg for security check. Only to wait for your turn to be called for interview inside the embassy is longer. After, we did fingerscanning, consul checked all proper documents, interviewed for few minutes and asked us to purchase SMS delivery mail for visas... It is about 2.5 hrs depending on your circumstances or number of applicants that day... Just to give you a tip... Bring all the required "original documents" whether new or old especially your contracts, police clearance etc to avoid delay. Good luck!

Hi, Does anybody of you have pixis inside the OR? What do you do when you run out of supplies in your room as a circulator? I feel really exhausted running for supplies since it will take time to call an orderly to get the supplies in my room. I work 8 hour shift and running for the supplies is a pain in the butt, it makes me so tired after work. especially if the case of gen. surgery will be put in a vascular room. Does anybody have the same situation like this and some room are without any sutures in the room:o. I really like to work in the OR but a place like this as if I want to give up. Please share your experience, I want some encouragement. How is it working in OR ,your place?