Cyan8181

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  1. "Neutral" sharps passing zone

    Cyan8181 replied to fezzin's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, I'm really surprised to hear that so many of you use a neutral zone. I work in a 22 room OR and we don't use anything like that. There was some committee discussion about safety blades a few...

  2. dizzy and lightheaded from surgical masks?

    Cyan8181 replied to jessicalw28's topic in General Students

    When I was in surgical tech school there were a few people in my class who had this problem, one girl fainted multiple times. They just kept bringing home masks and wearing them in familiar...

  3. Nursing positions in the Hiram area?

    Cyan8181 replied to lil pixi's topic in General Nursing

    I work with several people who commute to Maine Med from that area. There's also Bridgton hospital which is probably a 25 min

  4. May 2009 OLD grad, called 17 hospitals today...

    Cyan8181 replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ugh, so sorry. I'm in school in Maine right now, where I've lived for 10 years. My parents would love for me to move back to MA when I graduate, but not sure that's going to be feasible. It's...

  5. Ipod Touch nursing apps

    Cyan8181 replied to vschick's topic in General Students

    Our school requires an iPhone or touch and the Skyscape software. It costs a couple hundred dollars, but it has Davis's Drug Guide, IV drugs, Lippencott, Tabers, etc. I use Mosby's NCLEX-RN Reviews...

  6. What med-surg book do you use?

    Cyan8181 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    My school used Iggy for the last few years, but switched to Lewis for my class. I like it very much; it's well organized, easy to understand, good sized font and not terribly repetitive. It comes as...

  7. Need A Good Bag For School????

    Cyan8181 replied to Misslady113's topic in General Students

    I bought this LL Bean backpack when I started school and couldn't live without it. On any given day I have a laptop or netbook, multiple books and a jacket shoved in there. There are just enough...

  8. What would you do - bad grade on paper

    Cyan8181 replied to That Guy's topic in General Students

    She should check to see what the school's policy on rereads is. We have guidelines for the steps to request a reread. The grade from the faculty member we request to reread is the grade we keep....

  9. admissions essay

    Cyan8181 replied to rayhay's topic in General Nursing

    What's the essay

  10. Do you like ER or ICU better?

    Cyan8181 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    Great explanation Zoo. I've thought about these two areas myself so nice to see the advantages and disadvantages of both. Thanks for the

  11. 89.90! 1 tenth from an A :(

    Cyan8181 replied to superramvette's topic in General Students

    I worked really hard this semester (my first) and called my mother to tell her the fantastic news that I got an A-. She said "oh, you're usually an A student." Really, Mom? lol Congrats anyway...

  12. I Am Feeling Like the Biggest Loser...

    Cyan8181 replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteer somewhere: clinics, not for profit agencies, etc. It's a great way to pad your resume, stay current and make

  13. Is it the same????

    Cyan8181 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Operating Room

    A 'scrub nurse' isn't actually a nurse at all; he or she is a Surgical Technician and have graduated from a 1 or 2 year accredited program and most likely have sat for their boards to receive their...

  14. Questions for OR nurses/techs....

    Cyan8181 replied to spejsa's topic in Operating Room

    You might try requesting a preference card/pick sheet. These are lists specific to each surgeon and for each case. They will have all the supplies needed. Depending on if your hospital charges by...

  15. New Grad LPN, cant get a job

    Cyan8181 replied to tamalalynn47's topic in General Nursing

    I would also do some volunteer work while you are looking: clinic, not for profit group, etc. It will keep your skills fresh, look good on your resume and may network you into a full time paying