CDNORRN

CDNORRN

OR, and more recently PACU and SDC

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  1. Need help from OR nurses!

    CDNORRN replied to CDNORRN's topic in International Nursing

    Still looking for help on this one!

  2. Worth joining AORN?

    CDNORRN replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with the above response. They are indeed a valuable resource. I only wish that here in Canada we had an organization that is as accountable. I firmly believe in evidence based practice and...

  3. Blended rate????

    CDNORRN replied to Bella RN's topic in Travel

    It's a dollar figure that a recruiter will give you to try to impress you, thinking you'll be making this fantastic wage. It is your hourly rate PLUS housing, insurance, car etc or anything else they...

  4. At what point are you too old?

    CDNORRN replied to cinja's topic in Operating Room

    We just hired a 58 year old female to begin orientation soon. We have a 68 year female who still works full time, takes call and works weekends. I'll be here til they roll me out the back door!

  5. Need advice STAT!!!!!!!!

    CDNORRN replied to icunurse42066's topic in Travel

    Some of the best advice I got when I started travelling was, always make sure you have a heap of cash sitting ready if you find yourself suddenly out of work. This has always empowered me. Remember,...

  6. Highest hourly rates seen $$$$$

    CDNORRN replied to surething1's topic in Travel

    You need a GOOD recruiter, and a good company. You also need a specialty and flexibility in location. (willing to travel) Lots of assignments out there for specialties paying over $35 per hour, with...

  7. Do most travel jobs require you to scrub?

    CDNORRN replied to Gottago's topic in Operating Room

    I have worked with many travellers who do not scrub. However, it is to your benefit if you can do both. I had a charge nurse who nearly fell off his chair when he found out that I could scrub. It made...

  8. Is the OR the place for me??

    CDNORRN replied to newish nurse's topic in Operating Room

    Just when you think you have it figured out, something happens and you realize that you really don't. Every day is a new day, with an opportunity to learn something new. Bored, never, unless you're...

  9. Great license plate...

    CDNORRN replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    On a power boat of a plastic surgeon - Sea Cup Car plates of a CRNA -

  10. Slight change in destination

    CDNORRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome to Canada. Do yourself a huge favour and go to Marks and Spencer before you leave, buy their best wool undergarments, both upper and lower. Trust me, you will need them. And,you will be ever...

  11. OR Nursing in Winston Salem, NC

    CDNORRN replied to JustSmileinNC's topic in Operating Room

    I worked at Baptist for 1 1/2 yrs, a level 1 trauma center. I was there for the sole purpose of obtaining further experience before heading off on travel assignments. It was a fantastic place to work...

  12. Bay Area Dreaming!

    CDNORRN replied to EastCoastOR's topic in California Nursing

    Stanford, Palo Alto also has alot of travellers. Try an assignment there before considering a permanent position. They tend to pay travellers a little less. Make sure a recruiter includes housing in...

  13. Drive or fly from BC to CA?

    CDNORRN replied to freeroad's topic in Travel

    Driving is the best plan. But, there are a few things of which to be aware. When crossing the US/Canadian border the license of your vehicle is important. If it is registered in Canada, they may be...

  14. Outpt surgery nurses....Advice/info, please!

    CDNORRN replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Operating Room

    It sounds like you're considering this position. I would suggest that you should ask if you could shadow an RN for a couple of days to see what is involved with this job. It seems like it is a task...

  15. Not Happy With My OR

    CDNORRN replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    You've been given lots of good advice here. It' sad to think that you've invested so much (time and energy) already. My only suggestion is to use this time to the best advantage. Be a sponge and learn...

  16. Stirrups and leg pain

    CDNORRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    Yesterday I had an incident where 3 patients came back to the PACU complaining of unbearable leg pain. They had lap gyn proceedures done up in swing stirrups/candycanes. I seem to remember this from...

  17. Stirrups and leg pain

    CDNORRN replied to CDNORRN's topic in Operating Room

    The problem is not with moving the legs independently, the obgyn is obsessive about position and timing of the movements. I am wondering if the pain might be related to the exteral rotation of the...

  18. OR nurse in San Francisco

    CDNORRN replied to freeroad's topic in Operating Room

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  19. OR nurse in San Francisco

    CDNORRN replied to freeroad's topic in Operating Room

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  20. OR nurse in San Francisco

    CDNORRN replied to freeroad's topic in Operating Room

    Hi, just a few quick notes about Cali. I was in SFO for a 3 month travel assignment and then moved on to the central coast(south). I met many travellers in my year in California and most seemed to...

  21. My Dream: OR Nurse

    CDNORRN replied to heaverboo's topic in Operating Room

    I don't think that it's difficult to get into any specialty in the US. By taking a glance at the postings for travel positions you'll see just how much need there is. When I worked as a traveller, I...

  22. differences in moving and handling

    CDNORRN replied to nightmare's topic in International Nursing

    I find it very interesting following different discussions as people relate back and forth between US and UK. I can only comment on my experience in the US, 7 years worth. Every state and every...

  23. personal scrubs in OR

    CDNORRN replied to scrubnurse's topic in Operating Room

    I believe that wearing scrubs out of the hospital is a JHACO violation. Correct me if I'm

  24. Foreign trained OR nurse

    CDNORRN replied to lowpitch06's topic in Operating Room

    Texas is one of those states that is known for its low wages. I interviewed with a hospital in Austin and was offered a job at $21 and change. I tried to negotiate hard with them to bring up the wage....

  25. Come on over! Visas are current!

    CDNORRN replied to letina's topic in International Nursing

    Is there a way to challenge the exam and just test for the oral