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Hi everyone! I'm interested in some feedback to make changes or suggest a better system for our on call team. Our call begins 7p-7a on the weekdays and 7a-7a on the weekends. During the week our team returns to work for the 7a shift. We are closed on the weekends and only take call. We work in a hospital and the surgeon calls the nsg supervisor directly. The nsg supervisor contacts the on call team and advises them of the surgical details. The nsg supervisor has other duties within the hospital but have contacted the on call team during the wee hours of the morning or before the call team is on call. For example: calling at 2am for a 9am case. I'm not sure about anyone here, but some people cannot go right back to sleep after a phone call. I am just curious to know what other facilities do. The nsg supervisors give us some pushback on these requests and I understand they just want to get the item off their plate. Unfortunately, just because they are up doesn't mean the rest of the world is. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

NJ here. $4 an hour for duration. when called in - time and a half. minimum 3 hours. after 11am - shift diff $3 per hour when called in. don't make us jealous RN_JuJu

Hey congrats!! I am a bit confused though. Can you clarify? One term is 6 months, you had to take 37 units? Is a unit considered a credit because I see you said you had 6 classes. Also how did you finish some classes so quickly? Interested in signing up for the RN to BSN and not spending the next 2 years of my life in school!

Nurse Beth gave you bad advice. I agree with above, school cannot change curriculum for the time period you enrolled. They can change it for incoming students but not existing. Make a stink and do not give up without a fight!

Maybe I am selfish but I do not understand why you have to give in instead of your husband for the second time. You dont mention whether his job is more income or more 'important' but it sounds like you are the one that always has to make the adjustments.

What state and specialty?

All the orientees have brought it to the attn of the educator. We dk if anything was said but he seems slightly better. Nothing detrimental to sterile field or patient. Everyone basically sets up the same. Small differences here and there. But Completely diff person behind OR doors. For example idk all the cases yet and i was told to pay attn. i was paying attn but since i wasnt sure what the dr needed i was made to feel like an idiot. Im pretty sure no one can know everything after a month but perfection is expected. I can take critique n use it going forward but tone n the what is said can be unnecessary.

Recently landed an OR position. Orientation is approx 6 months. The unit is great. Everyone pretty much works as a team and offers lots of input/knowledge. After learning the basics we have begun double scrubbing and double circulating. I am not perfect at either, but I am only a month in. I do not jeopardize patient safety or sterility. For the most part everyone is a good teacher however there is one exception. One particular person denotes sarcasm whenever you do something he doesnt like- it could be the way you set your back table up or your mayo table or even how u gown the surgeon. These things are important but minuet to me. I will get a feel for things and create a better flow for myself as time goes on. I am glad the expectation is high but when there is continuous criticism it deflates ur confidence and performance. I do not get offended easily and I can easily brush off side comments and/or attitudes but this particular person has made me miserable inside. I am glad when I am not paired with him. Huge sigh of relief. All the other orientees feel the same about this person. What can I say or do to make this unnecessary bull stop? It does not help in any way, shape, or form. I highly doubt this person was perfect and knew every case one month in or what instruments to anticipate handing over. I let the behavior slide too long and I have had enough. I dont want to make the work environment uncomfortable and I am not giving up but I feel the issue needs to be addressed.

University of texas at arlington, wgu, fort hayes.

hi DorothyRN, any updates on the internship? would love to know how the program was and if you were hired. thanks!

Very true. It also depends on the transferred and/or proficiency credits.

Any luck? I found three others under $20k

I agree. Its about $20-30k depending on your needs so it can be pricey for some people. I thought i would be enrolling in March but I feel continuous pressure from their offices asking me to call them. I dont have time to sit and chit chat on the phone to go over every process. This isnt my first time in school so i am a bit annoyed by that. I found a few schools that are cheaper so now idk what to do.

thank you. I looked online and it seems like there are quite a few nursing classes to take and flat fee pricing per 6 months. if u really stack up on classes u can finish sooner n cheaper. Unfortunatly with work i know it would take me longer.

There is an inpatient dialysis unit in every hospital in a 40 mile radius from me. Id say its pretty common

Dont let this go so easily. Your instructor is a bully. Wipe those tears and handle your business!

I have been trying to conduct research on this topic and have found it to be very difficult, especially with a budget of under $25k. What RN-BSN online program did you attend? Was the program organized? Also was the all in total under $25k? Only info for online programs please. Thank you!

Dialysis nursing

RNMatthew. Plus the pay isnt bad either. Lol. Best of luck. I would love to hear more about the picu. Keep me updated on how ur doing. Always been my dream to be in nicu or picu.

Wow nice rnmatthew. Ive never seen a new grad end up in picu.

I appreciate your opinion but I came on here to understand the entire picture. I dont have a problem with on call, just trying to understand it as it pertains to the OR world. So your 'not to discourage you' post is, well, discouraging. Theres a way to convey the pros and cons without the underdying sarcasm. Thank you for your input.

Thanks for the input. 32 hrs is ridiculous. I would def speak up just like u did. Actually i already have. At one facility i was trying to help out but after 20 hrs i had to contact the mgr. must remain safe for yourself and the patient

Thanks for your input. Small hospital. 6ORs one weekly on call day from 11a-7p and one weekend day for 24 hrs every 3rd week. Sounds manageable but at the same time I do not want to waste valuable time and training if I am not the right fit.

Looking for insider information on OR nursing. I am a newer grad (2012) and have an opportunity to switch over to the OR. Part of me wants to pinch myself, is this a dream? OR was one of my favorite segments in clinical. At this point in the game I do not know where my heart lies. I do know what areas of nursing I excelled in and enjoyed the most. Any words of advice? Is it possible to have a work/life balance as an OR nurse with the weekly on call and the 5-8 hour shifts? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

chronic or acute setting?