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  1. Not sure what to think...

    Pitbullgirl replied to MrNurseOR's topic in Operating Room

    I'm rapidly approaching the point where I just want to pay the contract and get out of it, even if it is $2500. It may be worth it to get out and to an area I enjoy. Best of luck in your

  2. Not sure what to think...

    Pitbullgirl replied to MrNurseOR's topic in Operating Room

    MrNurseOR, I agree with your last post. I am going to hang in there & make the best of it for the contract timeline, then I'm moving on. Probably back to the ER, which I loved. Only downside to...

  3. Not sure what to think...

    Pitbullgirl replied to MrNurseOR's topic in Operating Room

    Hi, I don't know if I have any answers for you, but I feel the same way, and wanted you to know you're not alone. I am a fairly new nurse, and started at a local hospital in their OR internship...

  4. Wolford CRNA School in Naples Pros/Cons?

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Does anyone have any insight/feedback for the Wolford School in Naples, FL? I think it used to be affiliated or part of Florida Gulf Coast's school, and it had some problems. Not sure of all the...

  5. Can't do nightshift

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many of you transferred from one area of nursing to another b/c you couldn't deal with night shift? I transferred from the OR to CCU, and did well in the unit, but as soon as I went to night...

  6. You know you work nights when.......

    Pitbullgirl replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    ....You enjoy your job but can't deal with the shift physically. My hospital's HR just released me to apply for positions elsewhere in the hospital, although I haven't finished my 6 month commitment...

  7. Can't do nightshift

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone for their responses. Truly, I do not mind constructive criticism, although it disappoints me when people automatically assume I would leap-frog over coworkers to obtain a...

  8. Can't do nightshift

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey SteveRN, No harm, no foul! I would absolutely understand staff with more senority being resentful if I -- or anyone else -- were to get a shift they were already in line for. I would resent it...

  9. Can't do nightshift

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    SteveRN, I did not say I would use a doctor's note as a way to get into a day shift in my own unit. What I am trying to do is get transferred to another area of my hospital that has day shifts open...

  10. Can't do nightshift

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I never thought of going to an MD and trying to get a note saying I'm not physically capable of working night shift. That might not be a bad idea, and may serve as "encouragement" to HR and...

  11. Can't do nightshift

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! TraumaRUs, thanks for the tips and yes, I've been doing everything you suggested. I guess I'm just not a night person, and some people never do adjust -- I'm one of them. I've...

  12. Anyone start there nursing career in the OR

    Pitbullgirl replied to joey442000's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Joey, I went to the OR right after graduating with my BSN. I wanted to see what CRNAs/MDAs did firsthand, see what the OR was like, etc., before I made any decision about pursuing CRNA school. I...

  13. Opinion needed......

    Pitbullgirl replied to medic2bsn's topic in Operating Room

    At my hospital, almost everyone in the OR works 5 days/week 8-hr shifts. There are some who work 4 days a week, either 4 10's or 2 12's and 2 8's. There is a very small minority who work 3 12's, but...

  14. Opinion needed......

    Pitbullgirl replied to medic2bsn's topic in Operating Room

    Dear medic2bsn, I worked in my hospital's Level 1 ED as a tech for almost 3 years while getting my BSN. I loved it. But we have a higher patient-to-nurse ratio than even you described. We also have...

  15. ER Orientation

    Pitbullgirl replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in Emergency

    I worked as a tech in a busy Level 1 ED before graduating with my BSN, and am now in the OR at the same hospital. My husband is a nurse in the ED. They have a 5-month orientation, during which time...

  16. Thinking about CRNA... Advice PLEASE!

    Pitbullgirl replied to golfmontpoker's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As a "regular" RN who is hoping one day to go to CRNA school, I also strongly suggest you get a job as a nursing care tech. Why don't you want to be a "regular" RN? I chose nursing because after...

  17. OR to critical care?

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi Everyone, I just graduated in December with my BSN, and also worked for 2.5 years in my hospital's Level 1 ED as a tech. Because I wasn't 100% certain about pursuing a CRNA career, I decided to...

  18. OR to critical care?

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my post. The feedback, tips and general information I've learned from this board have been invaluable. I don't plan on spending more than 1 year in the OR...

  19. how long is your commute?

    Pitbullgirl replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Approximately 4.5 miles/7 minutes to drive, another 5-10 min for the shuttle. Not

  20. new grad leaving er

    Pitbullgirl replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    I am really sorry you had such a bad experience, and right out of school. That is EXACTLY why I chose to go to the OR instead of our ED when I graduated this past December. I had worked for 2.5 years...

  21. Wolford CRNA School in Naples Pros/Cons?

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi ICUDOUCME, I don't have the required critical care experience yet in order to apply; currently I'm an OR nurse, and just thinking ahead to CRNA for career development and interests. However, I'm...

  22. Age Waiver and Retirement

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in Government, Military

    If the military grants an age waiver to join active duty, does this mean that you cannot retire from the military at all, and at age 60 they force you to leave with no benefits? Or does this mean you...

  23. Quick ?s

    Pitbullgirl replied to edynjoy's topic in Operating Room

    I am currently in a 6-month OR internship just finishing our first month. For the next two months, we will be alternating between classroom work and being in the OR in various services or "pods" as...

  24. Med-surg for all?

    Pitbullgirl replied to bjb_wyo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you should go where your interests lie. Especially for some of us older "nontraditional" students, we've had other experiences and careers that help make the leap into a new area a bit easier,...

  25. How do you deal with the inconsistent pace?

    Pitbullgirl replied to cgg702's topic in Emergency

    Down time? What kind of ED do you work at? That will never happen in most large Level 1 EDs. Definitely not ours. The best our ED staff can hope for is time to actually sit down (not LEAVE the dept,...