Chrislynn2003

Chrislynn2003

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  1. Christiana Care

    Chrislynn2003 replied to lizmatt's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Wilmington OR for Christiana Care. I did an internship that lasted 6 months. It's a good place to work, but we are short on staff, so spread the

  2. Working through the holidays?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the OR, which is not Level 1 Trauma, so on major holidays we are off. We do have people on call, which gets rotated or some people volunteer for it for the extra money. But if you are...

  3. Oh My God Passed With 265

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Emilys Mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations I passed on my 2nd try last year with 265 questions. Now go party :balloons:

  4. Pay Scale

    Chrislynn2003 replied to NICU RN wannaB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in Delaware, and I started out at 22.23/hr Sept. 2003 and am now making 24.05/hr. This is the day rate M-F in the OR.

  5. Changing the procedure in the middle of the case

    Chrislynn2003 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Ok, here's my question. Today I had a case that was stated in the informed consent as "Left knee arthroscopic meniscectomy". That is what the patient told me she was having done and when I did the...

  6. Does This Place Exist?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't exist in the OR where I work.

  7. Which speciality is the hardest to work with?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to TMnurse's topic in Operating Room

    At my hospital, we have general, ENT/plastics, ortho and a little CV and GYN. I like ortho a lot. I have only been in the OR for 8 months, but i mostly do ortho. A lot of the ortho docs seem like...

  8. Doctor in your next life?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    No way! Too much responsibility, time, and my loans would not be worth it. I make a great living now, have a M-F job, occasional Saturday's, and if I want to make more money I can always take more...

  9. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    I think that it would be a good idea if a tech followed around an RN circulator to see what it would be like. The tech's know what the RN does in a sense, but it's different knowing than doing. Some...

  10. Masks worn by ALL staff in the OR?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to RN_Amy's topic in Operating Room

    I do a lot of ortho where I work. For our total joint cases, most of the surgeons and PA's (and some scrubs) where the hoods. We open up everything before the patient comes in (otherwise way too...

  11. So now what do I do?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to happystudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First off, Congrats :balloons: I graduated May 2003 and took NCLEX about 6 weeks after that. I was working part time at that point. It did feel really weird not having to worry about clinicals,...

  12. I'm the newest RN

    Chrislynn2003 replied to yvonneRN2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats Yvonne Isn't it just the greatest feeling in the world? It's partytime :balloons:

  13. What patient phrase today made your day great?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Rnn2003's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, That's great! I'm a periop nurse and I love when you get that patient that says something that makes your whole day wonderful.

  14. my laptop, in hindsight

    Chrislynn2003 replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That explains why the Gateway by me went out of business so soon. Although I've had a Dell desktop for almost 11 months and the hard drive just

  15. When To Take NCLEX

    Chrislynn2003 replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    It ended up being about 5 weeks before I took the NCLEX after graduating. I signed up as soon at I got my ATT. Good luck

  16. When To Take NCLEX

    Chrislynn2003 replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    It ended up being about 5 weeks before I took the NCLEX after graduating. I signed up as soon at I got my ATT. Good luck

  17. dating saline in the warmers

    Chrislynn2003 replied to calienicole112's topic in Operating Room

    We date saline and sterile water in the warmer. We never have a problem with it being expired though cause we use it so often.

  18. New Nurse Salary

    Chrislynn2003 replied to murnahan5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Last September I started in the OR as a new grad. I started out at 22.23/hr, 6 months later got a 3 % raise and at 1 year will get a raise based on my performance review. I'm making about 47,000 for...

  19. another ethical subject - organ donation and the government

    Chrislynn2003 replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Having had two organ transplants myself, I would agree with Italy's government. Many people are not aware of their families wishes regarding organ donation. Having to make the decision whether or...

  20. Ingrown toenail......ouch!

    Chrislynn2003 replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I'm dealing with one right now. On my right big toe on both sides the nail is growing into the tissue. And like you, I tried digging it out myself. I am sure it's infected; In about 12...

  21. MOT sticker (important for car owners)

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sorry, but what is MOT? Apparently we do not have this requirment in my state. Thanks.

  22. Resume Samples, Ideas for a New Grad? Anyone? Please.

    Chrislynn2003 replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try http://www.monster.com. It will show you great examples of resumes specific to nursing. Good luck!

  23. I finally passed the nclex on my second try!!!

    Chrislynn2003 replied to moninurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congrats welcome to nursing :balloons:

  24. I need help concerning Dilantin

    Chrislynn2003 replied to Aeromaestro's topic in General Nursing

    My dad has been on dilantin for 16 years d/t a brain tumor. I know that the gums can become swollen, but he has never had any problem with his teeth; he sees the dentist regularly. I'm sorry I do not...

  25. How many of you are perfect?

    Chrislynn2003 replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    I work with people who think their perfect. I work in the OR and some think they were born with the scapel and forceps in their hand. I admit I'm not perfect and never will be.