newname

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1. Overwhelming job! Oh my gosh!

   newname replied to allie83's topic in Operating Room

   I understand you completelly. I'm an OR nurse, I love my job but I believe almost EVERYONE has to go through those gossip, weird/crazy personalities...You have to be strong inside,don't let them make...

2. While waiting for retrogression

   newname replied to misspowers's topic in International Nursing

   RN top wage is 39/hr, caregiver shouldn't be more than 20/hr. might be

3. Negotiating salary in private OR

   newname replied to alkaleidi's topic in Operating Room

   OR is a special area no matter how many years you've worked in ER,ICU......you do need a special training. If they hired you as zero experience in OR, you are lucky to get the job, BUT you would have...

4. San Diego nursing salaries?

   newname replied to jules12r's topic in California Nursing

   I'm also planing to move. Which hospital do you work? do all hospitals have unions? I'm an OR nurse, 3 years experience.

5. Back to AllNurses Hello!

   newname replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Operating Room

   Hi, welcome back! I'm an OR nurse but have no experience in heart surgery. just curious, how did you get heart surg.experience? did you take a course or just got orientation in heart room?

6. Canadian OR Nurses - Scrubbing

   newname replied to NewGradRN2007's topic in Operating Room

   take perioperative nursing course in Canada, many college offer it. one semester, full-time. they teach scrub and circulating. Good

7. Help Pls...ca Nclex Passer Without Ssn

   newname replied to bebe_ko's topic in Immigration Advice

   ...yeah, you are

8. Help Pls...ca Nclex Passer Without Ssn

   newname replied to bebe_ko's topic in Immigration Advice

   I had same problem months ago. Now I just got my SSN. What you need to do is to download a visascreen form, do everything as they asked, waiting for certificate. Once you get Visa Screen Certificate,...

9. By Pass Visa Screen

   newname replied to newname's topic in International Nursing

   Thanks tettito! Yes, they did tell me that once they receive my validation of RN license, they will review my case, it takes about 6 weeks. The problem is BRN need another 6 wks to process validation....

10. By Pass Visa Screen

    newname replied to newname's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Dragon, I also did some research----Visa Screen cant be by

11. By Pass Visa Screen

    newname posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have California RN license, holding TD visa, Canadian passport, living in California. been offered by two hospitals, one hospital won't wait for me since I don't have SSN, no working visa. Another...

12. Background Checking

    newname posted a topic in California Nursing

    I had two interviews lately, both hospitals wanna hire me, but they need to check my background. What does that mean? include criminal record, previous working performance, credit, etc? The hospital...

13. How long until i feel competent?

    newname replied to heartincalif's topic in Operating Room

    My educator says: It takes 2 years to feel comfortable, 5 yrs to be an excellent OR nurse. It really takes yrs, everyone has gone through the same

14. Worst Surgeries to deal with?

    newname replied to sp1nter's topic in Operating Room

    I HATE cataract case!!! :angryfire easy case but too fast, lots of set up, charting, and end in 10 minutes. Both scrub nurse and circulating nurse can't stop for any second. They really should do it...

15. Cnor Exam

    newname replied to newname's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks mike and bear. I agree...but is there any practice book with multiple choice or any review book like NCLEX? How did you guys prepare for