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  1. RN in the OR?

    Ilovethe80s replied to 2bDocOc's topic in Operating Room

    I graduated from an RN program in Dec and went straight into a Circulator position in the OR. I can tell you that there are certainly plenty of things that could be done by an LPN, but I do believe...

  2. Do you write medication orders?

    Ilovethe80s posted a topic in Operating Room

    Do you write out RBVO for medications on the field (Marcaine, Heparin, Surgicel, etc) in the patients chart? I was wondering if anyone's institution has a different policy (ie: standing orders of...

  3. Breaking In

    Ilovethe80s replied to SkipBeat's topic in Operating Room

    I just graduated in Dec 2010 and got hired straight into the OR. I did take a periop course over the summer before I graduated, which I would say is what got my foot in the door. I got to know the...

  4. Question

    Ilovethe80s replied to ORRN0808's topic in Operating Room

    Does your school offer a perioperative nurse class? When I was in nursing school, the surgical technology programed offered a perioperative nursing course, which I took over the summer. This class...

  5. Statements taken completely out of context...and are FUNNY!

    Ilovethe80s replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

    I pulled a total goofball moment today. The scrub asked me for one of the shoulder rolls we made (from sheets and tape). I asked "do you want the longer skinny one, or the short fat one?" Everyone...

  6. Adjusting to the OR

    Ilovethe80s posted a topic in Operating Room

    I took a periop course and did 160+ volunteer clinical hrs in the OR over the summer and fortunately got hired into this OR. I am starting my 2nd week of orientation and I have found the class and...

  7. tested for RN today and I am feaking out now

    Ilovethe80s posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt like it was the most ambiguous test I have ever taken. I had a lot of pharm and around 14-15 SATA questions. I felt like I was guessing on 2/3 of the exam, so when it turned off at 75...

  8. tested for RN today and I am feaking out now

    Ilovethe80s replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Crossing my fingers for you, too!!! LOL @ re-checking the Pearson site....I've been doing the exact same thing. Are we OCD or what?!!!! Or perhaps gluttons for punishment! I get a huge lump in my...

  9. My testing anxiety!!

    Ilovethe80s replied to myviefolle07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You sound like me before I took the HESI, which I had to get an 850 on in order to graduate. I feel anxious w/ the NCLEX, too, but I've taken the Kaplan course and have studied for about a month, so...

  10. SATA...another four letter word

    Ilovethe80s replied to Blueorchid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I often get the SATA practice questions wrong. I really don't know if there's any true way to conquer them. Either you know if everything to select is correct or incorrect, but I feel it's easy to...

  11. New grad needs some honest advice

    Ilovethe80s posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello All, Looking for some good advice! I'm going to try to cut to the chase the best I can. Just graduated from an ADN program. I have a 3 yr comittment to a hospital b/c they gave me a scholarship,...

  12. New grad needs some honest advice

    Ilovethe80s replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you so much for responding! I have actually lost sleep trying to figure out which path to follow. In the end, I think I will go to Med-Surg so I can work my way up to ICU. I talked to the OR...

  13. what's the correct order of donning/removing PPE?

    Ilovethe80s replied to rncoco's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought gloves came off last, in case there is any splatter/material you wouldn't want to touch w/ bare hands on your mask, goggles, or

  14. Which unit to work on as new grad?

    Ilovethe80s replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the info. I am actually fortunate enough to be in a new grad orientation program where I will rotate through med-surg, ortho, ob, peds and then interview for which unit I would like to...

  15. Which unit to work on as new grad?

    Ilovethe80s posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi All, Congrats to all who have graduated nursing school!!! Just wondering where everyone will be starting. I was offered a position in the OR and I love surgery, but I also loved my MICU...

  16. Just got granted readmission into the RN program and in need of some help!

    Ilovethe80s replied to Dazglue's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are taking the right steps by reviewing past information, doing test questions, and calculations. You obviously have the drive to continue...just keep up that positive attitude!!! My review book...

  17. Starting 1st semester advice=)

    Ilovethe80s replied to alaskanhillls's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, YES, I think having a review book this early on is great!!! I didn't get my review book till the end of my 3rd semester, but once I had it I used it to review material before tests and did the...

  18. Starting 1st semester advice=)

    Ilovethe80s replied to alaskanhillls's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First, congrats on getting into nursing school!!! I think a well-made back pack will work out well. You probably already have some nursing books and know that they are thick. In my program, we also...

  19. Registering for NCLEX - Pearson Vue

    Ilovethe80s replied to jbjints's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our instructors held an application session before we graduated. They told us to apply w/ the state BON and Pearson VUE. I live in FL and was told by a FBON employee that it can take 30 days to be...

  20. I passed med surg!

    Ilovethe80s replied to catz123's topic in General Students

    Fantastic!!!! That is a great accomplishment. I think the 1st semester is the toughest. Don't get me wrong, they're all tough in their own merit, but the first semester is just overwhelming and...

  21. Anyone take the HESI?

    Ilovethe80s replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    My school requires taking the HESI exit exam in order to graduate and you have to get an 850 or above and only get two shots at it. I scored an 890. I believe the questions are weighted for...

  22. New Grad to the OR....good decision?

    Ilovethe80s posted a topic in Operating Room

    I just graduated from an ADN program. Over my summer break, I took a perioperative course and did over 150 volunteer hrs (circulating and scrubbing) in the OR at my local hospital. Fortunately, I was...

  23. New Grad to the OR....good decision?

    Ilovethe80s replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck Schoolmack! That is fantastic. I think the OR is completely different from the rest of nursing school....well, b/c it is; you learn about all of the instruments and surgery and everything...

  24. New Grad to the OR....good decision?

    Ilovethe80s replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much! You are right, we all take the NCLEX board exam to become an

  25. New Grad to the OR....good decision?

    Ilovethe80s replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks so much for your response! It's encouraging to hear that going to the OR straight out of school has been a positive experience for you. I did my practicum in MICU and med-surg; loved MICU but...