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  1. question about giving meds thru PEJ tube

    carluvscats replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I always had to do them separately when I worked pediatric home health, partially because it was important to be vigilant about keeping track of my client's H2O intake (each med had a certain amount...

  2. Trying to obtain OR position any advice

    carluvscats replied to mswim's topic in Operating Room

    Ok, I gotcha. One of the websites I use is ~ Wisconsin Hospitals and Medical Centers * WI Once you get there, scroll all the way to the bottom for listings of hospitals in the 50 states. I've found...

  3. Trying to obtain OR position any advice

    carluvscats replied to mswim's topic in Operating Room

    If you are willing to move, you might consider OR positions in other states. I have seen ads where experience is not a

  4. Question for everyone.

    carluvscats replied to Reminisce's topic in Nursing Career

    I am weird in that I like to watch surgeries. Good thing I work in OR. :) There is a part of me that can be completely separate from what is happening to the person on the table. Frankly, I am...

  5. How long does it take to love your OR job????

    carluvscats replied to divokevan's topic in Operating Room

    Great posts, MereSanity and RogueRN. I would really like to stick it out and see if I can become good at what I do. Where I work, there is precious little feedback........ so I just keep going, day...

  6. How long does it take to love your OR job????

    carluvscats replied to divokevan's topic in Operating Room

    Glad you posted this question. I'm about 5 months in and I wonder nearly every day if this is a good fit. Some days I don't feel like a complete dummy; other days I can barely get through without...

  7. Bursitis (knees)....best shoes????

    carluvscats replied to carluvscats's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks neutrophil. I'm going to see about the Pegasus series; perhaps wear them at home for a couple days to make sure. I've also heard good things about the Nike Shox. Yeah, I'm just doing what I...

  8. Its been one of those weekends...

    carluvscats replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the takeaway lesson from what you went through is to never take assignment unless you feel comfortable using all the equipment. Also, perhaps to be more assertive next time in resolving an...

  9. ACLS certification

    carluvscats replied to jwconn1104's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with NickB. I was required to take a "Basic Arrhythmias" course before taking ACLS. This helped nail down some of the strip interpretations and common drugs. It really solidified what I...

  10. Just need some kind words...

    carluvscats replied to L&Dnurse2Be's topic in General Nursing

    (((((((((( hugs

  11. Some Tips for Interview Questions? - by me or to me. ?

    carluvscats replied to LAM2010's topic in Operating Room

    Katie999, what surprised me most about my interview is that they really didn't ask questions about my skills. I guess it was pretty self-explanatory from my application that I was pretty "green"; or...

  12. Nurses and Coffee

    carluvscats replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    What a nice happy thread. So different from nursing. :) I buy Land of a Thousand Hills coffee online; the espresso blend (Vooba Vooba).... it is to die for; the smoothest coffee I've ever had, and I...

  13. getting a job

    carluvscats replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Mukfay. I sent you a

  14. getting a job

    carluvscats replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    Mukfay, are there jobs in New Mexico? We are looking at the Truth or Consequences

  15. Getting depressed; tired of having no real direction...

    carluvscats replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Nursecard, I think you expressed what a lot of us are feeling..... this economy has caused many of us to compromise our dreams for the sake of just having a job. I know so few nurses who are actually...

  16. Not a real nurse?

    carluvscats replied to nrsman1's topic in Operating Room

    nrsman1, it looks like we started the OR about the same time. It really is just a different world, isn't it. I think sometimes that those who have been doing it for years and years forget that it's...

  17. What do you love about the OR? & what do you hate?

    carluvscats replied to blueberry21's topic in Operating Room

    I am only about 5 weeks into my new job in the OR, but what I like so far is..... I am in constant learning mode. I know I am new, but even the seasoned nurses say they learn something new every...

  18. New to teaching/vent

    carluvscats replied to UnionRN2's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot think of anything you could have done differently. It would be great if you could have confronted the CNA head on, but it doesn't seem like you have the authority to do so... as you said,...

  19. Working as a nurse for medical mission trips

    carluvscats replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    This link was recently posted in the volunteer forum ~ http://www.nationalnursesunited.org... check out the threads over

  20. Tips for a soon to be new grad?

    carluvscats replied to phluteloop's topic in Operating Room

    I think you should apply for any and all positions...... the economy is not our friend and you would do well to start ASAP. Do keep in mind, however, that some places will not let you apply without a...

  21. How did everyone get into the OR?

    carluvscats replied to JLKNurse's topic in Operating Room

    Hello JLK, I am a recent hire to the OR after 1 year of pediatric home health experience (upon passing boards). At my hospital, there is no "official" internship or residency program. The...

  22. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    carluvscats replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    ChicagoNIT, I recently started in the OR after working 1 year in pediatric home health (no floor experience). From what I've seen so far, floor nursing has virtually nothing to do with OR...

  23. Merry Christmas from...

    carluvscats replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas from northwestern Iowa, in the middle of a

  24. Bleak Week

    carluvscats replied to Morning-glory's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry............. sometimes life is just.... hard. Here's hoping you can embrace your singleness this Christmas (and all the possibilities it holds!) and find a measure of peace. ((((((((((...

  25. brand spankin' new......

    carluvscats posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi all, I just accepted a position as an OR nurse and wow, am I excited! A bit of background.... graduated May 2008, took boards Oct. 2008, started doing pediatric home health (by then the hospital...