RN Zeke

RN Zeke

Postpartum, Antepartum, Psych., SDS, OR

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  1. NC Diploma Programs

    RN Zeke replied to Cherish's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    What a sorry rate of student retention. This would not be tolerated in the western states. Look a the fantastic gpa one must have to get into nursing school and the desire to pass one has. Just maybe...

  2. NC Diploma Programs

    RN Zeke replied to Cherish's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I can't think of another symbol that carries more germs.............unless it is a tie and maybe a dingy lab coat!!! Thank goodness the hats are almost gone. How unberable to think ones own hat...

  3. New job!

    RN Zeke replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Operating Room

    Congratulations! You sound so ready for this job!!!

  4. Stupid question....

    RN Zeke replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    No question is a stupid question. A Question answered correctly is how we learn. What a good response from many people to this

  5. Stupid question....

    RN Zeke replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Excessive liquid + faulty cautery ground = patient grounding the cautery. Not a good out

  6. North Carolina Roll Call

    RN Zeke replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congratulations and good luck in your new

  7. "Circulating is so easy"

    RN Zeke replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    Surgical techs know the pay scale when they start school, it is no surprise.HELLO!! I have been in rooms that the surg. tech. is the only one that knows what is going on, step 1, step 2, and so forth....

  8. "Circulating is so easy"

    RN Zeke replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    Artchick, You are very valuable with your many skills and versatile!!! You should get big bucks and then doing the work of the head RN. Your resume sounds very impressive. Should you want to move and...

  9. 3rd week of orientation

    RN Zeke replied to babynurse1976's topic in Operating Room

    Great response CST.........Been there, done that, and bought that tee shirt. Now I am an ST, RN, just for that reason. Respect doesn't come easy, especially for the "tech's". Now I just might be...

  10. RV's anyone???

    RN Zeke replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    This site makes me want to up-grade my 33ft. rv. Thanks for the

  11. help with retest

    RN Zeke replied to ylocket24's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hind sight is great....I should have got the cards also for the convenience and mobility they afford one. However, I carried my book along in the car, train to FL. and back again. It is great for a...

  12. help with retest

    RN Zeke replied to ylocket24's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am a very independent learner. This helps to be a nurse as we have to make so many decisions. Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN is what I used. Of course it is a big book, with a CD...

  13. ECPI versus Wake Tech, DTCC, Wilson, or Barton

    RN Zeke replied to Princess74's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I understand what some of you are saying....You want to get into school now and are willing to pay for it. ECPI does have RN classes at Raleigh and maybe Greensboro now. Yes they are expensive, there...

  14. Working with new circulators

    RN Zeke replied to Sammy25's topic in Operating Room

    It is difficult to understand anyone when they mumble, wheather it is the Scrub person, RN, Dr. Or anyone else that chooses to do so. We can hear you, but not understand you. We should support our...

  15. I have started the College Network....and...

    RN Zeke replied to Fancy Face's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am curious as to what school (S) you have used and the $ amount you paid. I too want to continue my education and would appreciate your help. PM me if you so desire. Thanks,

  16. NC licensure

    RN Zeke replied to code50's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    the computerized scan worked for me the first time!!! i suggest trying

  17. New Grad-waiting for ATT

    RN Zeke replied to blyn79's topic in General Nursing

    I mailed my MO to Pearson, got my code via the net in 6 days, scheduled my NCLEX, which was about 10 days later for 7-4, took it and passed. :balloons::smiley_aa Now the job hunt is under

  18. Go right to the floor or to a specialty?

    RN Zeke replied to hbug's topic in General Nursing

    Go where your heart leads you and don't look back!!! Not everyone is cut out to be a floor nurse. There are too many options for those that don't have a calling to work the

  19. Charm school for new RN?

    RN Zeke replied to RNSurf's topic in Emergency

    Why not a fruit tray or fresh veggies? Look around, we nurses don't need food that is bad for us or cause us to gain more weight! Speaking for

  20. "Circulating is so easy"

    RN Zeke replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    You must be in a small hospital to be a "Nurse of all trades", and that is good have a well rounded education of different areas. Do you recover during call hours or all the time? In a small hospital...

  21. News on Ritalin

    RN Zeke replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I would like to see a cardiovascular study as speed will have an effect and may be the worst part about taking

  22. "Circulating is so easy"

    RN Zeke replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    Of course each state and hospital may decide the roles of their worker bees. Laws do have a huge impact on what is legally allowed. Fortunately I have worked in various hospital and surgical center...

  23. "Circulating is so easy"

    RN Zeke replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    Who did not know an approximate pay scale when they started their education? Call is involved with this job, depending on the hospital it might be quite demanding? Holidays and weekends along with...

  24. Now I'm REALLY psyched!

    RN Zeke replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    It would be great to observe in a call back situation! 1/2 of a day is not much to form an opinion and get a true picture. It is addictive and a love/hate relationship. It isn't for everyone. How...

  25. "Circulating is so easy"

    RN Zeke replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    A "scrub nurse" may be a surgical technologist, RN, LPN, and more titles also, that is passing the instruments, supplies, whatever's to the Dr.(s). A circulator is the RN working the room, keeping...