DeLynn

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  1. CMC

    DeLynn replied to auntlala's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm looking to relocate there also. Only thing I have found is U.S. News top seven hospitals, with #1 being Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and CMC

  2. Does anyone do the Pre-op interview after the patient is in the OR?

    DeLynn posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have worked in 6 different ORs, five as a traveler. Every one so far, the circulator does the interview in the pre-op area. Well, I am currently in a small surgery center, and some of the nurses...

  3. Operating Room as a new grad

    DeLynn replied to mhy12784's topic in Operating Room

    Most OR's are going toward Latex Free, since It's easier if the patient has a Latex allergy. Most non-sterile gloves are Latex free now, and they have to provide you with a Latex free

  4. Traveling to NC

    DeLynn replied to BD-RN's topic in Travel

    I PM'd

  5. Time frame for relocation

    DeLynn replied to janaas's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I relocated last year, started as a traveler when I first got here. I had applied for a permanant position to one hospital and they finally called me six months later. They are VERY slow around here...

  6. Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

    DeLynn replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    . I PM'd

  7. Anyone been to Montefiore in Bronx, Ny?

    DeLynn replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Travel

    That sounds easy, but I worked the 9-9 shift, I encountered the WORST drivers I have ever dealt with, during rush hour!! Also, in order to park in the garage I had to stalk people leaving and follow...

  8. Moving to upstate NY in the next year...ED Nurse

    DeLynn replied to rende's topic in New York Nursing

    I worked at Crouse Hospital for four years, in the O.R. I liked working there, not sure about the E.R. But University gets all the level one trauma, gsw, etc. Hope you like

  9. where to rent in Durham?

    DeLynn replied to mihaSK's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi, I was in the O.R. so I didn't float. The apartment I ended up with was in Durham, Century Creek. It was o.k. clean anyway, but it was near a college so kinda loud. Another traveler I worked...

  10. where to rent in Durham?

    DeLynn replied to mihaSK's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm in the same situation, moving down next month! Try www.apartmentratings.com I've decided on North City 6 in Raleigh, it has very good ratings, but there are hundreds of apartments to choose...

  11. Saint Croix Housing

    DeLynn posted a topic in Travel

    I'm seriously considering a travel assignment in St. Croix. Was wondering if anyone has had an assignment there recently. Wanted to know about apartments near the hospital. I heard there are some...

  12. OR travel nurse

    DeLynn replied to Degs's topic in Operating Room

    Be very honest with your skills check list, make sure the manager knows what you can and can not circulate. Ask the manger on your interview how good their preferences are. The worse part in the...

  13. Does anyone have any experience with Supplemental Healthcare??

    DeLynn replied to godbless-yute's topic in Travel

    I've been with supplemental for over a year. My recruiter is great, she has a team working with her and someone always gets back to me right away. What the poster above said about housing is right,...

  14. OR Travel Nursing

    DeLynn replied to BekahRose's topic in Travel

    I've been O.R. traveling for a year and a half. I haven't had any problems getting a job. You have a good amount of experience in, you'll be well sought after. They need travelers in the O.R....

  15. Supplemental Healthcare

    DeLynn replied to luvazsun's topic in Travel

    I've been with Supplemental for over a year. Overall it's a pretty good company. My recruiter is allways helpful and quick to respond. I don't get housing from them, so not sure how the housing is....

  16. Austin, TX or upstate NY?

    DeLynn replied to RcmRN86's topic in Travel

    Upstate NY is nice for the fall, but as you know, the winters are another story. I'm trying to get out of here for the winter. I say go for

  17. why did you choose perioperative nursing?

    DeLynn replied to rncoco's topic in Operating Room

    -One patient -everyday is different -allways learning new things -cutting edge technology -One

  18. Travel Nursing Housing

    DeLynn replied to Levimiller2000's topic in Travel

    I found a website housingtravelnurses.com they list temp housing by

  19. First Assignment

    DeLynn replied to nursinadream's topic in Travel

    I'm also in the OR and would love to travel to St. Thomas. Let us know how it goes. Do they require scrub and circulate? I only

  20. When to turn in your notice ?

    DeLynn replied to bamablue78's topic in Travel

    don't give your notice until you have a signed contract! I just let my recruiter know that I needed to give a two week notice and to have my start date after that. You might miss an opportunity if...

  21. help!

    DeLynn posted a topic in Travel

    Has anyone ever given a verbal yes, but not gone thru with signing the contract? I said yes to a contract on Friday over the phone. I got the written contract on Sat. I thought I would be getting a...

  22. Are you having a hard time finding travel jobs?

    DeLynn replied to aakrn's topic in Travel

    are there some specialites that are having a harder time finding travel jobs, or is it pretty much all

  23. What do you like about being an OR nurse??

    DeLynn replied to usnwbama's topic in Operating Room

    likes: 1. one patient at a time 2. one patient at a time 3. that one patient is asleep most of the time(didn't mind awake patients when I had enough time to care for them) 4. get to see cool stuff 5....

  24. Tell me it gets better! Thinking of going to the floor

    DeLynn replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Operating Room

    I spent my first year as an RN on a med/surg floor. I was an LPN prior to this. I went to the O.R. after a year and i'm glad I did. The stress level went down tremendously. You have one patient in...

  25. travel vs. seasonal job

    DeLynn posted a topic in Travel

    I'm considering traveling this winter, I want to go somewhere warm (I live in upstate NY). I was wondering if it would be better to go with a travel company, or work directly with the hospital as a...