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  1. Bair Hugger

    jmlowe85 replied to kellygurl64's topic in Operating Room

    We use under and over body bair hugger's together for our long neuro cases, Endoscopic Endonasal Approach and Crani for Tumors. It keeps our patients temp up much better than just having one over...

  2. Psych help in Philly

    jmlowe85 replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    try fairmont out by manayunk. I interviewed with them a little over a year ago. I interviewed with them and they offered me a per diem position. I didn't accept it but, they called quickly after...

  3. Kent state university hospital cohort

    jmlowe85 replied to KFoss's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I went to kent state and graduated in their accelerated program about a 1.5yrs ago. Don't know what the hospital cohort is, they used to hold informational meetings on their programs call the school...

  4. Kent State University Accelerated BSN Spring 2013

    jmlowe85 replied to ekohr's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I graduated from the program last summer I can answer any questions you may have except the interview stuff since that didn't exist when I went. Send me a message and I'll respond as I get

  5. Clipping hair

    jmlowe85 replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    I am on the neuro team, we clipper hair in the OR after intubation and positioning while we prep. I know what AORN says but who wants to be awake when we shave a good portion of your hair for a...

  6. OR training programs in PA

    jmlowe85 replied to justchill's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Got a job in the OR at UPMC as a new

  7. Foot in door?

    jmlowe85 replied to KatieBug713's topic in Operating Room

    Call the department and ask to shadow some

  8. experienced RN moving to Pittsburgh...what is the job market like??

    jmlowe85 replied to happycamper247's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I work at UPMC Presby, I couldnt imagine them not having alot of job postings there are allways a large amount throughout the system. Payscale goes on experience, education, certification and by...

  9. Operating room procedures/meds?

    jmlowe85 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Operating Room

    This is all going to vary on what type of OR your interviewing at whether it is a small community hospital or a university hospital, trauma center. We have med bags that have commonly used drugs for...

  10. Kent State ABSN Fall 2012

    jmlowe85 replied to Loveski1's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hope the interview went well,I did full-time during the week, they didnt have those other options when I was in the program. The semester difficulty varied depending on if you have taken the classes...

  11. Kent State ABSN Fall 2012

    jmlowe85 replied to Loveski1's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I didn't work while in the program, I actually left a full time job to go back to school. Some people did work part time though. It just depends on you and how you learn. Some semesters are tougher...

  12. Kent State ABSN Fall 2012

    jmlowe85 replied to Loveski1's topic in Ohio Nursing

    have fun i graduated from this program last august. i can pry answer any questions you might have. we didnt do interviews back then

  13. new grad RNs in Pittsburgh

    jmlowe85 replied to britt88knee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    i was hired at presby as a new grad and started in feb. Was called in for a interview three days after applying for a handful of jobs. I moved from ohio as a 2nd degree nurse with a background in...

  14. $24/hr

    jmlowe85 replied to winter_green's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know new grad pay in the allentown area is low 20's so that sounds about

  15. Does UPMC hire LPN's in their hospitals?

    jmlowe85 replied to New_LPN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ask them on their Facebook career site, they are usually quick to

  16. Kaplan Practice Question! Need Help

    jmlowe85 replied to nicolai16_m05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would think of it like Kaplan's don't pass the buck situations for number 2. Number 3 works because it allows you to still administer the medication on time and

  17. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    jmlowe85 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the test at 8am yesterday morning 75questions, PVT showed good pop up when i checked. PA BON posted license this

  18. Criminal background check in PA for BON? I have expunged disorderly conduct charge..

    jmlowe85 replied to digitalenigma's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What they have on the site is the most up to date form. If the charge was expunged it should not show on your background check. A friend of mine was in the same situation, he had a family member...

  19. Starting CSU Accelerated BSN in January 2012...

    jmlowe85 replied to nurseynursenurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I didn't attend CSU but encountered some of their students while in clinical's. All their clinicals are based out of the CCF, thats the only question I can

  20. Question for Those that Passed and LaCharity

    jmlowe85 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Erica, Go on Amazon and find the book, then click the tab under the cover of the book that says look inside. They show the first two chapters of the book and all of the answer pages. This includes...

  21. KSU's Spring 2011 Class HELP!!

    jmlowe85 replied to Cancer2005's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Dani, I was accepted in the summer which are usually the most difficult since they consist of less time. Other than that the fall and spring semesters are scheduled identically to the way a...

  22. KSU's Spring 2011 Class HELP!!

    jmlowe85 replied to Cancer2005's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm in the Kent program. Started in may. I would choose what works for you. The experience has been good here at Kent. Had some bad experiences and some positive ones also. Im sure you'll find that in...

  23. Accelerated KSU Spring '10

    jmlowe85 replied to jmlowe85's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Cancer, The area is fine if your moving near the university. Kent can be expensive for rent I would look in surrounding areas for a better bang for the buck. The program is trying and can be...

  24. Accelerated KSU Spring '10

    jmlowe85 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Long time reader on here, just never registered. Anyone applying for the program in the spring? Just got everything in today with my

  25. Kent State Accelerated BSN

    jmlowe85 replied to badtz_maru's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Just started this summer, we start phys in two week and take the course in 4 or 5 weeks. We take genetics in the fall over 15weeks. Some students are taking both others have knocked them out already....