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  1. To use a headhunter or not?

    PureLifeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are your opinions on headhunters? Are they a good idea for experienced nurses looking to switch specialties? My husband has used a headhunter, but he is in finance management which is way...

  2. Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

    PureLifeRN replied to Prettybirdy's topic in General Students

    Fast forward 3 years and the title to this thread could be: "Failed NCLEX 3 times" Sometimes its not meant to be, and decreasing the standard isn't the solution either. Just because its your desire to...

  3. You know you're an OR nurse if...

    PureLifeRN replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    You know you're an OR nurse when you "dance" with all the surgeons in the hospital, and its no big deal

  4. Still don't know where I belong :/

    PureLifeRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    THIS! I worked 3 12's and with kids I found it impossible! I know most nurses are a fan of the 12 hour shifts, but it was brutal for me and my husband. I found myself not seeing my kids for 3 days a...

  5. Black and Job Hunting

    PureLifeRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My hospital has predominately AA in all facets (housekeeping, nursing, techs etc.), and I am a minority as white. From talking with my coworkers, they have not experienced any prejudices in our...

  6. Becoming a (d)NP with only OR experience?

    PureLifeRN replied to mhy12784's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    A bunch of little things I guess. Some examples: - gastric ulcers in smokers (seen those suckers perforate, always in a smoker!) - same thing with bladder cancer (smoking=bad) - people in my class...

  7. Becoming a (d)NP with only OR experience?

    PureLifeRN replied to mhy12784's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hello! OR nurse here halfway through a FNP program. Worked Med-surg 2 years before coming to the OR where I have been the past 6 years. My FNP program is very well regarded in the community and last...

  8. Quick tips on Combating the Commoditization of the nurse practitioner degree

    PureLifeRN replied to chillnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This was a funny post to read! Finally, someone with a sense of

  9. Nurses who are mothers to small children.

    PureLifeRN replied to Lillian11's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I've done every shift with babies/kids at home. I started out with 3 12's and HATED IT. Couldn't get away fast enough. I found that working every other weekend was especially hard on my...

  10. How Does Your Hospital Decide Who is Called Off for Low Census?

    PureLifeRN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell them my husband unexpectedly lost his job and I am now the sole income earner for the family. I guess that's why people are so secretive about their home life at work! They can't...

  11. For all the momma nurses out there...

    PureLifeRN replied to trauma_lama's topic in Nursing Career

    OR circulator here! I had to go on bedrest with my first pregnancy because the OR life was crazy. I remember having to get on my hands and knees and push a pedal to the doctors feet, with lead on, and...

  12. What the $$$$$

    PureLifeRN replied to Umberlee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have to pay a $110 fee for taking an online class.....and then a $200 parking permit fee every semester! If I am taking an online class, why do I need a parking

  13. Any one work for "let mommy sleep" company?

    PureLifeRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE COME TO MY HOUSE!!!! Great company

  14. Bitter Cold

    PureLifeRN replied to HikingEDRN's topic in General Nursing

    O.M.G. I live in south Florida and its currently 80 degrees outside. I cannot even imagine what I would do if the temp was below 0. I am so

  15. Sterilize hair

    PureLifeRN replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Operating Room

    Our indicators are put on the outside so that as soon as the nurses opened the tray it can be verified before the scrub even picks it up. We also have a rule where we open all trays before bringing...

  16. Worst Medication Error of my life

    PureLifeRN replied to xaf7232's topic in Cardiac

    I think giving versed wasn't a terrible mistake! I wouldn't want to remember having chest pain anyway! ((HUGS)) This too will

  17. Big Mistakes to avoid while circulating...?

    PureLifeRN replied to deebaxster's topic in Operating Room

    Always watch out for those stupid electrical cords. I swear one of these days I am going to EAT it big time! Also, triple check your

  18. Nova SouthEastern Fall 2012 FNP

    PureLifeRN replied to Alibaba's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thats crazy! When I called them last year they assured me they had all the proper accreditation. I am glad I chose to attend FAU! That would be awful to give up so much time and money and still not be...

  19. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    PureLifeRN replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    What was the surgery, if you don't mind me asking? Some preps involve frog-legging the patient so this could be the case in this

  20. The Florida job market cannot be this bad?!

    PureLifeRN replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you looking only in Miami? How about Broward or Palm Beach county? That makes me nervous bc I am in school for FNP and can't move due to family reasons as

  21. Devastated I was not accepted into FNP program?! Thoughts?

    PureLifeRN replied to icuRNmia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ughhh. I feel your pain! I just had my FNP interview last month and it went terrible, which is surprising because I have been on a lot of interviews and I always do well! I was also last to be...

  22. Nova SouthEastern Fall 2012 FNP

    PureLifeRN replied to Alibaba's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would also like to hear about their program from current students. I am trying to decide between FAN and Nova. Nova is $$ but so much closer to my

  23. Left handed nurses, med personnel

    PureLifeRN replied to Vanfnp's topic in Emergency

    I work in the OR and my first day one of the surgeons approached me and said "Are you a genius or braindead, because those are the only two options for lefties." lol. I said genius, of

  24. PLEASE HELP i cant get into nursing school

    PureLifeRN replied to Palexander3512's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've seen so many advertisements for private tech colleges that offer degrees in nursing. I know for sure that some take an extremely low gpa, but you have to pay the $$! You might want to look into...

  25. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    PureLifeRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you. That is exactly what I was trying to convey. You can't have it both ways. Ageism is wrong, no matter what age you are biased