keira30

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1. Just got hired!!

   keira30 replied to jsnj2009's topic in Operating Room

   I just want to say congrats! I also will be accepting a job as an OR nurse tomorrow! I'll be moving from med-surg to OR, which I've always wanted to do. I hear it's an exciting, interesting career...

2. Something I've noticed about OR nurses...

   keira30 replied to keira30's topic in Operating Room

   Yeah, I hesitate in a way to leave my Ortho unit, but only because I like my coworkers and my manager. But I have to admit, if it weren't for the people I would not like it. Having 6-7, sometimes...

3. Something I've noticed about OR nurses...

   keira30 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi, I've posted here a time or two. I'm currently a med/surg nurse but have an interview soon for an OR position. I've always wanted to be an OR nurse since nursing school, so really hoping to get the...

4. A bit scared of orthopedics now.

   keira30 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Orthopedic

   I've been on an ortho (post-surgery) floor for 2 months now, and all I can say is wow. It is crazy-busy, even with my OCD forms and pretty good time-management ... I STILL can't seem to get it...

5. Surgical nursing, the same as med surg nursing

   keira30 replied to onfire4gzuz's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hi, I just saw your post. I graduated in December and have been working on a surgical floor since January. I can tell you, it is very, very similar to med-surg. In fact, when I tell people where I...

6. Drowning at new job!!

   keira30 posted a topic in Orthopedic

   I graduated in December and passed NCLEX on Feb. 13. I have been at my current job on a very busy post-surgery (mostly ortho patients) for almost 6 weeks now. Here's the thing: I think I've made a...