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 with some stresses and learning curve... but overall ...

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 more, patients is crrrazy. And we never, ever get out ...

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 job. Anyway, I was thinking -- ya know, I hear a ...

4. A bit scared of orthopedics now.

   keira30 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Orthopaedic

   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 together. I am constantly running around never getting a ...

5. Surgical nursing, the same as med surg nursing

   keira30 replied to onfire4gzuz's topic in Med-Surg

   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 work, I often just say "med-surg" because it's basica...

6. Drowning at new job!!

   keira30 posted a topic in Orthopaedic

   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 huge mistake choosing this floor! It is so hectic th...