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  1. Looking for a job in Operating Rooms in CA

    sarita279 replied to DANNY7's topic in California Nursing

    Do not despair, the job hunt is not impossible here. I am med/surg and I had two job offers within 1 week of applying & interviewing for both. I think OR jobs are still very much needed (although...

  2. $28 an hour from St Johns hospital in Santa Monica

    sarita279 replied to ddsd's topic in California Nursing

    i'd also like to know if these rates are still relevant---how much experience are we talking

  3. Cedars Sinai

    sarita279 replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

    i'm going there soon also- never been before

  4. What would be your perfect computer charting system?

    sarita279 replied to hsmom24boys's topic in General Nursing

    I think McKesson CareManager is terrible, too much clicking all over the place and not conducive to writing my own narrative. I am OK with Meditech. What I like most about it is that new results (for...

  5. You work 3 days a week? MUST BE NICE!

    sarita279 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    i really don't mind the 12 hour part of the job, i just really would like to work the same days every week. i'd even be willing to work every weekend (at least every saturday) in order to do it. but...

  6. Do you take any stimulants?

    sarita279 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    ditto!

  7. You work 3 days a week? MUST BE NICE!

    sarita279 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    many a patient and/or family member has asked me about my schedule. i use it as a teaching opportunity. They are usually aware that we work 12 hours (when they realize-"gee she's been here a long time...

  8. Deal or No Deal - Naughty Nurse

    sarita279 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I believe there are a few simplistic responses here. First-Do I believe this single episode will directly cause a person to think, "nurses are silly sexpots"? No. But as I've said in a previous post,...

  9. Deal or No Deal - Naughty Nurse

    sarita279 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with you. I think the show in its entirety was a blow to the image of nursing (and not just the sexy nurse get-ups). Of course, it is easier to just brush it off and say "it's all...

  10. Jobs in Colorado

    sarita279 replied to stephen_kor's topic in Colorado Nursing

    definitely no shortage...as evidenced by working shortstaffed alot! but it is true that new grad openings are

  11. best er in denver

    sarita279 replied to bellamonkey's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I would definitely classify Rose as a community hospital, however, they are now much busier since University moved to Aurora. They have expanded their ER, and they are no doubt seeing more of the...

  12. How many patients?

    sarita279 replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I don't think nurses should to pay a price in regards to ratios & staffing just to live somewhere sunny. anyways, there's plenty of sunshine in CO, just no beaches!

  13. How many patients?

    sarita279 replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow! I can't believe the ratios out there. I have worked at two hospitals (tele and med-surg) and the ratio has always been 4/1 on days, and 4 to 5/1 on nights. At my current hospital, they DO take...

  14. Why do docs give D5 to diabetic patients a lot?

    sarita279 replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    as others have already mentioned, D5 doesn't supply a large amount of dextrose. i learned in a diabetes class that it only supplies about 5g of sugar, which is equivalant to a lifesaver/hr when run at...

  15. Are accelerated BSN programs looked down on?

    sarita279 replied to Dattebayo's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I went through an accelerated program and I don't feel looked down upon at all because of that fact. (it's a different story when it comes to being a med-surg RN, but I digress). My accelerated...

  16. 24 hour urine collection

    sarita279 replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    funny, i just had to look this up in our lab p&p today! the collection time starts after you have discarded that 1st

  17. Nurse fanny packs

    sarita279 replied to Sassybottom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i use one, although i think mine is smaller than those shown. it's also good to hang my cell phone on. i dont care what other people think, i've always got stuff i need, both for myself AND others (i...

  18. Is anyone else totally frustrated with CO nursing?

    sarita279 replied to BeccaRN1970's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Come on, Aurora is not that bad. It is a huge suburb with good parts and bad parts, just like any large city. There are some very nice areas actually that don't cost an arm and leg. And btw, where...

  19. Is anyone else totally frustrated with CO nursing?

    sarita279 replied to BeccaRN1970's topic in Colorado Nursing

    i had to laugh at your post...funny because it's true. i'm a native and i couldn't agree more with your post. people always complain "people from colorado don't know how to drive" and i always correct...

  20. Do they make these?

    sarita279 replied to StarGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I personally like Dickies Hip Flip boot cut pants. Here is a link: http://www.allheart.com/di53102.html I think these pants tend to run small, so I"d order a size up from what you think. I never...

  21. Shadowing in Denver

    sarita279 replied to Yayamaya's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I was in the same boat! totally insane that i couldn't shadow a nurse. you would think with said nursing shortage....but anyways.. However, I could shadow a doctor. No one gave him any grief about...

  22. Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness

    sarita279 replied to FancyLaFance's topic in Colorado Nursing

    oops, i should have said health one hospitals...like PSL, Aurora,

  23. Tuition Reimbursement/Loan Forgiveness

    sarita279 replied to FancyLaFance's topic in Colorado Nursing

    HCA hospitals (I think it's all HCA hospitals) will give you up to 250/month for student loan payments, you just show them your monthly statement. There's no contract/time commitment either. Of...

  24. Pediatric Oncology nursing in Denver/Boulder

    sarita279 replied to FancyLaFance's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Children's is definitely the main place for ped. oncology. As a new grad, it is to your advantage going to Regis if you want to work at Children's. Make sure you do your peds rotation there, and kiss...

  25. Quitting after orientation, part deux

    sarita279 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    PLease, please, please, can I start this topic again? Except for the last post I saw, I thought this thread had some great discussion. I am going through this matter right now....almost off of...