babaz

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  1. Students With Specific Health Needs/Issues

    babaz posted a topic in School

    Hi There! I was wondering what you personally do to educate youself when you have a student with a specific health issue that you haven't dealt with in a long time. For example, if you have a new...

  2. should i be a school nurse

    babaz replied to supaswtchic's topic in School

    Ask yourself, did you enjoy working with older sick patients? Would you prefer taking care of the young population in an independent setting? There are many differences- as you know- from working in a...

  3. Where are the "best" school nurse jobs?

    babaz replied to Pianoforte's topic in School

    Thank you for your help! I have been an RN for 3 1/2 years and I do have my BSN. Whatever info you can give me would be greatly appreciated! I am going to search that website that you gave. The...

  4. A little help from the school nurses??

    babaz replied to PICNICRN's topic in School

    Hi There! I am looking for some information/advise from you all who have school nurse experience. I live in NH and currently work in the OR. Recently, I have been actively thinking about wanting to be...

  5. Where are the "best" school nurse jobs?

    babaz replied to Pianoforte's topic in School

    Hi There! I am looking for some information/advise from you all who have school nurse experience. I live in NH and currently work in the OR. Recently, I have been actively thinking about wanting to be...

  6. Pregnant Workers in the OR

    babaz posted a topic in Operating Room

    What is your hospital's policy/routine with pregnant women in the the OR? Mine states that we can not be in cases that involve cement and that radiation can cause harm to the fetus. There has never...

  7. SNHMC is the WORST !!!

    babaz replied to missingunc's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard a lot of comments like that about SNHMC. Even people that used to work there hated

  8. How does your hospital handle this?

    babaz replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    We have to use our PTO (we call it Earned Time) for holidays unless we are on call and come in to work. Then we would only use enough Earned Time to make it a full paid day. I thought that sucked too...

  9. Best shoes for OR??

    babaz replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    I do not recommend Crocs for the OR. The chances of blood and other bodily fluids getting on your feet and saturating your socks are high, which is a personal protective barrier concern. The risk for...

  10. OR Nurse moving to NC or CA?

    babaz posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi Everyone- This is my first time posting on this website and would LOVE your opinions. I am a 24 y.o. operating room circulating nurse currently living in New Hampshire. This was my first job out...

  11. OR Nurse moving to NC or CA?

    babaz replied to babaz's topic in Operating Room

    Relocating assistance would be a beautiful thing! I have already found a lot of information online about the WakeMed hospitals. I will look up info on Duke and UNC. I'll have to contact Human...

  12. Is CNOR worth it?

    babaz replied to rbs105's topic in Operating Room

    I didn't mention the fact that if you were looking for a new job at a different hospital, then you would be that much more ahead than someone applying for the same job that is not certified. The...

  13. OR Nurse moving to NC or CA?

    babaz replied to babaz's topic in Operating Room

    $750,000 for a house, huh. That would be a tough pill to

  14. Is CNOR worth it?

    babaz replied to rbs105's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, Yes, Yes it is worth it! I took the exam for a personal challenge and learned so much while studying for the exam. I do not get an "automatic" pay raise at my hospital, but will look very good on...

  15. As on O.R. nurse, how often do you start IV's?

    babaz replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    Day surgery nurse, CRNA, or anesthesiologist. I would like to start them when they need help, but I haven't started them since nursing school (I started in the OR as a new

  16. OR Nurse moving to NC or CA?

    babaz replied to babaz's topic in Operating Room

    OK great. Thank you for the reply. I have some research to do. Is Mission Viejo area a good place to raise a family? I've been hearing a lot of great things about NC, but have not had anyone tell me...