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  1. How much previous experience is enough to make a competent PACU nurse?

    nickola replied to PEDSVA's topic in PACU

    I think if you have critical care or ER experience & your assessment skills are top notch you can learn PACU. I do think a good hospital orientation program (min. 3 mos) is crucial, and even then...

  2. Free anesthesia medication/flash cards

    nickola replied to CRNA2007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'd like a copy too please!

  3. sexual jokes in the workplace

    nickola replied to penguin2's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that this is a new employee, and nobody knows him yet, is a red flag to me. (shouldn't he be on his best behavior?) Sure everyone makes comments w/out thinking sometimes, we all do. I am no...

  4. This is why being an LPN is just as good....

    nickola replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just an FYI, I work at a hospital in the northeast that pays OT for anything over 8hrs/day- it is the hospital's policy, not mandated by state

  5. Is this outpatient or inpatient surgery at yours

    nickola replied to sharann's topic in PACU

    Ours go home, same day, unless voiding or pain issues- which are very rare. Lap Choles almost never

  6. sexual harrassment

    nickola replied to ChristinaV's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the posts, but have you tried reporting it to the EEOC?? They are

  7. If you had your time over again >>>

    nickola replied to Sabby_NC's topic in General Nursing

    Although I love what I do, and have worked a variety of specialty areas, & I'm very good at what I do, I doubt I'd be a nurse again. Too little respect, too little pay. I would probably be a...

  8. Lesson learned

    nickola replied to Thedreamer's topic in Men in Nursing

    Maybe the fact that we're more irritable/emotional during this time just proves how tolerant we are the rest of the

  9. Lesson learned

    nickola replied to Thedreamer's topic in Men in Nursing

    LOL. I noticed that my PMS greatly improved when I got

  10. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    nickola replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

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  11. Anyone know a GREAT hospital for new grad?

    nickola replied to Dakkon76's topic in MICU, SICU

    Florida Hospital in Orlando, as well as ORMC, also in Orlando. Both (in the past) had great programs for new

  12. Recovery Room Nurses Making $78.00 Hr?

    nickola replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe w/call pay plus overtime for being called in, holiday or shift diff. and seniority. If there are places paying this for base pay, please tell me where- I'll

  13. Am I stepping on senior nurses toes?

    nickola replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    This sounds like my first ER job, small hospital, I was very low man on totem pole!! I stayed a year & then went to a larger trauma center, teaching hosp. which was great. Personally I see...

  14. Thoughtful Supervisor - Not!

    nickola replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm, sounds like the time my nurse manager told me at 3p.m. the day b/f my day off that I had to be back at 8 a.m. for a mandatory meeting that he'd "just decided" to schedule!!!! You bend over...

  15. Question for Seasoned RN's....

    nickola replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/Cookie102-- any nursing experience you can get will be helpful & you'll be that much further ahead of the other new grads. Real learning comes after graduation. I would even recommend...

  16. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    nickola replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit I've had days where I've felt that way- fortunately I work w/a great bunch of nurses & we vent to each other & talk things out when there are issues. I have thought many times...

  17. What do you think of JCAHO?

    nickola replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Well I guess nobody should be surprised that the insurance companies are controlling the purse strings..... it all boils down to $$$ doesn't

  18. What do you think of JCAHO?

    nickola replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion of JCAHO: they have to justify their existence. This is the same mentality that puts warnings on blowdryers "do not use in shower"!!

  19. Vent

    nickola replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    Hang in there!! I've been in your situation b/f. I had the certifications too, but experience counts for way more than a few initials, I learned. None of the bunch (and we were all in the same age...

  20. Working with the gossip queens.....

    nickola replied to Elaine_RN's topic in General Nursing

    ha! Well I TRY to run this phrase in my mind until it sinks in: "There but for the grace of God go

  21. Working with the gossip queens.....

    nickola replied to Elaine_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I read somewhere that talking about people is the lowest form of communication, 2nd would be talking about things, and the highest form is talking about feelings. Makes sense to me. I try to remember...

  22. Question about nurse and Surgical tech

    nickola replied to cherryclassic's topic in Operating Room

    In my experience, having worked on the east coast & western US, legally an RN has to be circulating in the OR. An LPN can function in a tech capacity, and although most I've known could probably...

  23. What about this, inappropriate or teambuilding?

    nickola replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Well....I've seen alot in my 25+ yrs & I've worked alot of hospitals, but that type of behavior would NEVER be acceptable anyplace I've worked!! Save your personal grooming for your time off- the...

  24. Does ED have a bad rep for mean nurses?

    nickola replied to noelle4's topic in Emergency

    I know this is an old thread, but I was bored tonight.......Just a thought: It doesn't matter if you (or anyone) think you're Miss America or Ugly Betty. Beauty is VERY subjective, beholder, etc....

  25. Stress! How do you releive it?

    nickola replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The #1 stress reliever for me is a good LONG run!! Nothing beats stress (for me) like running!! It's the