kerric511

Gay and proud here ... Like others have said, be polite, professional, and everything else is just "details" I've never had an issue yet.

I wear Dansko's ... Swear by em'

ooooohhhhhh, I've seen that one..... twice. Now I make it a point to ask. Seriously.

sheeesh ... you hiring??? :)

Ok, So maybe this is a "dumb question" but anyway.... In the OR, are you required to wear safety glasses? The hospital I just left EVERYONE that set foot in the OR was required to have safety glasses. The new place I work at, the only one wearing glasses is the surgeon, and sometimes an assistant, even then, I've seen a few assistants not wear them. Just think its kind of odd. Anyone?

You know its a full moon without having to look at the sky ...

I find that working night (currently work 12/hr overnight) the staff seems "closer" maybe its just cause I work with a great group of people, but there seems to be more of a team atmosphere on nights. (IMHO) I wouldn't trade nights for anything in the world. What department will you be working in.... all dept's have their pro's/con's

*sigh* These types of attitudes from newbies actually in an odd way amuse me. YES! the are in for a rude awakening. I work in the ER, tell them not only should they be ready to clean up everything, at one time or another. They should also practice their dodging skills, for things being thrown at you by unruly patients. It doesn't happen often, but I've been hit with an IV bag before. lol

In my experience I've seen/done both. It depends on the agency, they usually don't give you a choice, but again, it depends on the agency.

Started out in LTC - HATED IT! Pt's weren't so bad, but I couldn't deal with the "politics" of the place I was working at. Med/Surg - Didn't hate it, but didn't exactly like it either. Trauma/ER - LOVE IT! I love the go, go, go, now, now, now, atmosphere, hours are awesome too, 3 days/wk 7p-7a, I love the overnights.

I HATE that question too ... I usually try to spin the question back on them. Like: "I am a perfectionist, and sometimes its a downfall because I spend too much time checking and re-checking other people's as well as my own work" It plays into the whole. Check twice ... Save a life motto.

Well ... that sucks. In that case I don't know what to tell you. Ask the school. If they are requiring it, they must have someone that they can refer you to. I had to get a CORI check for pediatrics, but thats probably overkill for a school. I'd say google backround checks, I know there are websites that do them. As far where to get a cheap one I have no idea.

They are making you pay for your OWN background check???? Thats usually up to the school/employer to conduct, not you. I've had background checks for employment many times, I've never had to pay for it myself.

I don't know about the first two.... but Croc's I've heard are AWFUL for your feet, as they are made of cheap foam, and not supportive. Plus, don't Croc's have holes in them???? In my ER we were not allowed to wear crocs, or ANY shoes with exposed toes / holes, things of that nature, they were very specific, no mesh, must be closed back. I am a guy, and I wear Dankso Professional's .. I live in them! I wear my clogs with pride too! They are great, then can be expensive though, but they last forever, and well worth it.

I intend to ... Going for Oncology! Thanks! :-)