LadyT618 MSN, APRN, NP

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    Please help! New Muslim in OR

    LadyT618 replied to nznourah's topic in Operating Room

    I disagree with the prev post. I don't think people should change careers for that. There has to be a way for muslim women to be able to work in the OR and still follow protocol. That would mean that...
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    New graduate ADN OR programs

    LadyT618 replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't believe it makes a
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    New graduate ADN OR programs

    LadyT618 replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

    I am 6 months into my new career, but Hospital for Special Surgery has an OR Nurse Residency Program for both new grads and RNs looking to make a switch. They start up the program every few months....
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    North Shore University Hosp RNs please help

    LadyT618 replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in New York Nursing

    As far as CCU an CVICU (what they call CTU), check out their Critical Care Fellowship Program. I went through it and thought it was not too bad. I currently work in the CTU. Good
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    Can I redeem myself in NICU? HOW?

    LadyT618 replied to NoCrumping's topic in Nursing Career

    ??? I thought you wanted the OR? Do really want the NICU that
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    Got in, now more ?'s!!

    LadyT618 replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    I don't know what the course entails but my hospital will be providing the books free of charge. I've never heard of anyone one who's gone through it, but you can check out AORN's website for an...
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    OR Orientees

    LadyT618 replied to hondurena's topic in Operating Room

    I haven't been asked to sign anything, at least not yet. I'll be going to fill out the new hire paperwork on Monday. I don't know if that will be included. We shall
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    online schools cheapen our profession?

    LadyT618 replied to $/satisfaction?'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    why do u think it's a
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    Got in, now more ?'s!!

    LadyT618 replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    yeah it is the AORN endorsed periop 101 course. I gave my 4 weeks notice last night. It felt so good. :) I cannot wait to start. Mine starts March 6th also like Pitt's own. When does yours
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    Got in, now more ?'s!!

    LadyT618 replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    As for the shoes, I'm afraid I might trip over something wearing those things. Don't care how comfortable they
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    Got in, now more ?'s!!

    LadyT618 replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    My orientation is supposed to be 6 months long, then we take an exam. Textbooks provided at no cost, homework daily. Call me a nerd, but I can't
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    online schools cheapen our profession?

    LadyT618 replied to $/satisfaction?'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't see it as an incomplete sentence, more of an open ended statement. It's an issue to discuss and I believe the OP is asking people's opinion on the topic at hand.......fill in the blank with...
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    Got in, now more ?'s!!

    LadyT618 replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats Nocrump!!! I'll be starting an OR Nursing Residency Program beginning of March!! I'll be here a lot to get some more advice from our more experienced OR nurses here. I cannot wait!! I'll be...
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    Night Shift Nursing

    LadyT618 replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way as the original post. I decided to look for something that is kinder to my psyche and body and I got it!! I need to be able to enjoy my life as a nurse, not just work and work and...
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    New Job before 1year of experience??

    LadyT618 replied to Kate0140's topic in First Year After Licensure

    PedsRNBSN sounds like me!! I graduated back in June of 2005 and started in the CTU of a hospital in the same month. The orientation was excellent, I'll give them that. But after a while, I realized...
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    Critical care internship...

    LadyT618 replied to nursing 101's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah it's a cool place to
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    Critical care internship...

    LadyT618 replied to nursing 101's topic in MICU, SICU

    North Shore University Hospital or Long Island Jewish Medical Center, both in the same system. Website is http://www.nslij.com. Good
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    ER Nursing--Can I start in MAY 06?!?!?

    LadyT618 replied to pikevillenursing21's topic in Emergency

    Hey there, I would recommend looking around for ER Nursing Orientation programs. I know they exist foir new grads. If not, perhaps try getting into some type of ICU first, then try the ER after a...
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    Those of you who work 12 hour shifts....

    LadyT618 replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7 to 7 and they deduct 45 mins for lunch, so we get paid 11.25
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    Hate my schedule...office or hospital

    LadyT618 replied to hunnigrl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually in the same situation as OP. I work in the CTU. I also hate the 12 hour shifts and I hate nights. RN for 6 months. I'm with those that say that since you're in ICU. a doctor's office may...
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    OR Internship Interview

    LadyT618 replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats on your interview and I know you will nail it. I graduated back in June and am currently working in the CTU. Well, at this moment I'm thinking that was a big mistake. I'm not too happy and...
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    Do you think your employer is reponsible for paying for your ACLS training & cert?

    LadyT618 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree....if your employer requires you have ACLS, they should pay for
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    Critical care internship...

    LadyT618 replied to nursing 101's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sounds good to me. Similar to what I went through up here in NY with a hospital in Long Island. I don't think you can get a better preparation than that. Good
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    What do OR nurses do all day?

    LadyT618 replied to DeanG's topic in Operating Room

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :chuckle
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    NYC MTA Strike

    LadyT618 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Well said!!! Couldn't agree