RN Zeke

RN Zeke

Postpartum, Antepartum, Psych., SDS, OR

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  1. Houston relocation

    RN Zeke replied to airforcenursewannabe's topic in Texas Nursing

    I came to Houston for a visit and have fallen in love. ARE THERE RELOCATION

  2. Where are all you SC nurses?

    RN Zeke replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. Sometimes we go about our career choice and it just doesn't happen as we plan. Staying focused may help us to overcome many un-forseen

  3. y'all ain't going to believe this one!!

    RN Zeke replied to ebear's topic in Operating Room

    It is quite obvious.........The Nurse was covering her own

  4. what does it take to be an OR nurse?

    RN Zeke replied to lenjoy03's topic in Operating Room

    :down: Not the choice before lunch

  5. Are Techs And RN's equal in managements eyes?

    RN Zeke replied to Indigomune's topic in Operating Room

    I traveled as a tech also. I learned so much. Let anyone hold those retractors, it keeps me from having carparal tunnel. Let anyone prep, drape, throw off and secure connctions off the field. It is...

  6. Anyone working at Duke? I have question about pay range

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

    QUOTE=nursen_99;2371782]I totally agree with JAPAHO41!!! I moved to NC a little over a year ago and came straight to Duke, believing that from their reputation, I would learn a ton and so on. I have...

  7. Are Techs And RN's equal in managements eyes?

    RN Zeke replied to Indigomune's topic in Operating Room

    Go for that degree and never look back. We that have walked that walk and talked that talk can educate others with the real job structures. Not to mention the respect we can teach others for the jobs...

  8. Are Techs And RN's equal in managements eyes?

    RN Zeke replied to Indigomune's topic in Operating Room

    Tech's rarely get the same respect as RN's. Tech's rarely get the same pay as an RN, unless they become travel tech's. I did travel, got a great rate of pay. Still no respect, I went back to school...

  9. A Tech Made Me So Angry, I was ready to choke the tech (rant)

    RN Zeke replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    Maybe it would be a good idea to delete the old post, due to the negative response one is getting for reading it and posting on it! How would anyone know who is still active and who isn't? There are...

  10. A Tech Made Me So Angry, I was ready to choke the tech (rant)

    RN Zeke replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, surgical Techs may depending on the facility allowing them to do so. They are some of the best out there to see and anticipate. But as as anything other apparently your institution may have a...

  11. Best states for nursing - salary vs. housing costs

    RN Zeke replied to centralflorida's topic in General Nursing

    How cold does it get there? What kind of heat do most of the folks have there and what is the average heating cost in the coldest part of the

  12. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    RN Zeke replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    This has been a real eye opener for me. To see all the possible jobs out there is great. I appreciate everyone sharing their job information. Thanks Everyone,

  13. BSN the only "professional"??

    RN Zeke replied to karenp2358's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If she is so professional why isn't she doing research, or something that sounds ego boosting? Contact her boss and report the incident, would be my

  14. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    RN Zeke replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    There is a down side to every job we can possibly do. The important thing is finding the one that makes us the

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

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

    If only we knew that when we started!!!! Many of us would have our BSN's and starting on our Masters. Thanks for the information. Maybe it will help

  16. North Carolina Roll Call

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

    I started studying for the NCLEX basically when I started school. Bought Saunders and used it all through school and as my only study guide. I studied about 2 weeks, covering each section of the book...

  17. North Carolina Roll Call

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

    Perhaps anger management courses should e a part of CEU's for Dr.'s, esp.

  18. what does it take to be an OR nurse?

    RN Zeke replied to lenjoy03's topic in Operating Room

    Along with plenty of poop on a bowel case from HELLO, I will mention the bed sores that require vick's save, pepperment or some high powered smelling agent to at least make the odor minimally...

  19. Psych or OR ?

    RN Zeke replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    This could be a blessing in disguise! It sounds like you have the right attitude and plan in motion to take necessary courses to increase your chances of a psych position. We are newbies and just...

  20. Do I need to read more books to pass NCLEX?

    RN Zeke replied to eanah™'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree. I used Saunders, answered all the questions at each section end and those in the back of the book. Yes it did take a couple of weeks to do this. I looked at the CD that came with it and...

  21. Per Diem Agency Pay Rates?

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

    Durham Regional has an Internal Travel situation. You might want to check them out. It is a smaller hospital, parking is free and fairly close to the hospital

  22. My Dream: OR Nurse

    RN Zeke replied to heaverboo's topic in Operating Room

    I spoke with a rather large teaching hospital last week. They are taking new ORRN's only once a year and that is about three months away. OUCH! I don't want to wait for that particular opening so I'm...

  23. Psych or OR ?

    RN Zeke replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Good luck to both of you in your "chosen fields", and congratulations on the jobs too! I too am job searching this week and am egar to get back in the

  24. RV's anyone???

    RN Zeke replied to RNERHOUSESUPOR's topic in Travel

    Congratulations to you!! Enjoy the sunny south this winter. In the past (so I have heard), Fl. doesn't pay as much as they are so desirable in the winter months and can compete with any state. I hope...

  25. Psych or OR ?

    RN Zeke replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Psychiatric

    Checking the human resource sites, it doesn't appear that the pay is any less for the psych nurse than the or nurse. You would be required to be on call an take call which will increase your pay. I...