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  1. best personality traits for critical care

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I am a floor nurse who is interested in the science, physiology and acuity of the critical care environment. I also feel best focusing 100% of my nursing care on a smaller number of patients -...

  2. best personality traits for critical care

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you both for your input! Nurse-lou I am glad to hear that you are a type B and working very well in a critical care environment. Your enthusiasm is very encouraging to me! ready4crna? is there...

  3. Have you worked outside the OR?

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I'm sure this topic has been asked before, but how many of you started in the OR right out of school and how many came to the OR from other areas? Just

  4. Profanity in nursing notes

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school we were taught to write exactly what the patient says in quotes in our nursing notes to get a better understanding of the patient. Although I have written profanity in quotes in my...

  5. Profanity in nursing notes

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tweety! I use it if it is indicating a patient behavior, not the occasional @#$@!# or !@#$!@#

  6. what hourly wage do I say I want? (western NY)

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Wow, Babynurse - if that's the case then they'd be getting a real bargin with 26/hr! This agency is a large chain-type agency, and I am leery of dealing with potential employers who try to take...

  7. what hourly wage do I say I want? (western NY)

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thank you both for your replies. I will definitely call the hospitals and ask which agencies they use so I can find the right one for me. 5 - 10 dollars above staff rate is a good range for me to work...

  8. How common are needle sticks in the OR?

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am a regular lurker here (hope to someday work in OR) and wanted some insight as to how often needle sticks happen in the OR. I've heard the most likely places for needlesticks to occur are in the...

  9. med surge staffing ratios

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, I just found out about a rural hospital med surge unit that is 11 patients per nurse on all shifts. Each nurse has an aide, though not sure about nights. Some aides can do vitals. The pt...

  10. Are more babies born at night?

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was told by a few L&D nurses they are busy after holiday meals because moms eat too much sodium, get dehydrated and come in with contractions. They said this also happens on real hot days in the...

  11. Are more babies born at night?

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, First off I want to say that I always learn so much from everyone who posts here. I am in the middle of a nursing career transition and hope to post here as an OB nurse myself someday:) Now my...

  12. top interview questions

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I am in the middle of a looooong job search and have had the fortunate opportunity to land an interview in the L&D unit of a large hospital. As someone with only nursing school...

  13. top interview questions

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks for your insight. I actually did speak with a few nurses yesterday and they kind of made light of the situation - although a few joked about being glad they were leaving soon. I think i'll...

  14. top interview questions

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just got back from shadowing for my potential L&D position. It was kind of slow in L&D but I got to meet the staff and get a lengthy tour of the place. They are very nice and friendly -...

  15. top interview questions

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all so much for your great ideas and support! I've had my first interview and it went very well. I know I will be asking more questions the next time I speak with the Nurse Manager, and...

  16. med surge staffing ratios

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I never thought about that or I would have asked how they staff RN to LPN ratios. I think this doesn't sound right for me (or my licence). Thanks for all of your insight - it's been a big help!

  17. med surge staffing ratios

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, Just wanted to update on this topic. I had an interview at this hospital for med surg and found out some more specifics. They have 41 beds. Day staffing is 4 to 5 nurses and eves/nights is "one...

  18. Am I qualified for Radiology interview?

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Radiology

    Thanks for your reply Dianah. I will definitely ask the nurse manager about the points you've mentioned. I'm so glad I read the posts in this section before the

  19. Am I qualified for Radiology interview?

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Radiology

    Hi, I have read some posts on this thread to prepare for an upcoming radiology interview. My background is a few months med surg and a couple years LTC. It seems that the background required by some...

  20. icu training time and experience

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi everyone, I'd appreciate your input as to whether the following situation sounds commonplace or crazy. I work in LTC and am eager to get back into hospital nursing to get more nursing skills. I...

  21. icu training time and experience

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks Gwenith for your insight. Sounds like this isn't the place for

  22. med surge staffing ratios

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yikes! Glad I posted this question here to get your opionions. I thought it seemed heavy, but this hospital seems to have poor staffing in every area I've inquired about. Looks like I'll be looking...

  23. Crucial OR interview questions

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi everyone, I have had the good luck to get an interview next week in the OR at a local hospital. Can anyone suggest the most important things to ask in an interview for working in the OR, especially...

  24. Crucial OR interview questions

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Operating Room

    Just wanted to say thank you all for your great interview question suggestions. My interview went so well that I was even offered a job! The nurse manager was so impressed with the questions I was...

  25. Crucial OR interview questions

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Operating Room

    grimmy: i forgot to ask - what does it mean if you are considered counted staff during orientation? also, how many designated mentors/preceptors should you have in the or?