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    Are nurses allowed to have facial piercings?

    Argo replied to cascadingbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Tattoos and piercings have nothing to do with self esteem. Your comments to me seem silly. I have worked in the health care profession since 18, I am almost 37 now. I have had and currently have...
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    Help! Need advice with tough situation.

    Argo replied to Nurse7970's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, interview, see what it's all about. Maybe the grass is nicer and maybe not. You will not know unless you look. I would not leave a good job for another good job. It would have to be...
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    Portfolio vs. Resume

    Argo replied to RNStudy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is the RN up to graduate in 3-6 months and be an NP? If not then who cares. Usually employers are happy to get 18-24 months out of someone. I am in a very transient part of the country and having...
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    Portfolio vs. Resume

    Argo replied to RNStudy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My HR person and I are both intrigued when we see a standout item. The portfolio would begone of those types of things. I like to see what people are all about to see if they will fit in where we...
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    Charge Nurse question

    Argo replied to crystalNC's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, some people get it and like it, some don't. It's just the same as how some people like reading and writing while others enjoy math/science. I have done it most of my career, even going...
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    New grad starting in OR...shoe help!

    Argo replied to deseretm's topic in Operating Room

    I wear clogs scrubbing long cases. I used comfortable cross trainer type shoes for everything
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    OR Sleep Rooms

    Argo replied to shodobe's topic in Operating Room

    In OB we have a nice room for the call scrub also next to the OR... Our OR staff covers the OB
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    Call/scheduling in the OR...please help!

    Argo replied to OR-RN<3's topic in Operating Room

    Canes, this sounds like my life for 4 years doing hearts and trauma..... Gets old but I was hungry for he experience, knowledge and money so It all worked out. I have done scheduling in all of my...
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    OR Sleep Rooms

    Argo replied to shodobe's topic in Operating Room

    Our hospital has a on call condo across the highway from the hospital. It's in easy and fast walking distance. 3 bedroom
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    Conflict of Interest

    Argo replied to Christina12345's topic in General Nursing

    FEderal trade commission. Violates antitrust
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    NEW RN DISCIPLINED

    Argo replied to nursegali's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Just move forward. Quit making dumb mistakes and before you know it you're an old lady and you have forgotten this ever
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    Need help with an online test questions for an OR position

    Argo replied to giselle72's topic in Operating Room

    Timeouts are universal. ASA is also universal based on the anesthesia providers rating. I'm guessing you have never worried in an OR. Very basic OR
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    What is a good job to go to from the OR? I cant find a job.

    Argo replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I'm not sure I follow your threads. In one you have a job and now your NOT working? https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/buy-out-merger-855276.html#post7521462 Are you working or not?...
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    San Antonio hospitals

    Argo replied to annakutty's topic in Texas Nursing

    Baptist def pays more. Negotiate a higher rate. When I left they were in need of nurses at metro pretty bad. The location kills them with staffing. It's in a not as good part of town, not BAD but...
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    San Antonio hospitals

    Argo replied to annakutty's topic in Texas Nursing

    Personally I would probably work at Methodist. Do you know which Methodist? They pay a little better usually. Pay rates really vary though. University is a massive place and it had great benefits...
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    Medical Marijuana in treating seizures!

    Argo replied to Halim F. Dagher's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a recent article about CBD rich marijuana and THC low marijuana used for the treatment of seizure. Marijuana stops child's severe seizures - CNN.com I also think Sanjay Gupta, a famous...
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    How good is your food?

    Argo replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is pretty good. Our cafeteria is small and has a limited menu daily. Today I had grilled salmon and smashed potatoes...
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    2 bovie pads for obese patients?

    Argo replied to MereSanity's topic in Operating Room

    We did a lot of bariatrics at my last two facilities and we never used two pads. PTs were up to 1200 lbs. gastric bypass, sleeves and
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    Argo replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you ever wan to see management turn a room over feel free to shadow me for a day. I'm management and I have done it since day 1 and will continue to do so. And seriously.... "Don't be pawned into...
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    Argo replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the stuff is extreme in the Vanderbilt article but a section of it was dedicated to OR staff. My comments specifically relate to that area.... If I was a nurse working on the floor I would...
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    Argo replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    The mailman job is a cute apples to oranges comparison. I do see my mailman go to the sorters desk and sort mail when the sorters are behind. I have also seen cops change tires on the side of the...
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    Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    Argo replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am mopping floors at least a couple times a day. I have staff that follow suit too. I lead by example as a charge/management person. We also have housekeeping staff but they are grossly...
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

    Argo replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I paid cash. Worked overtime all summer and kept a full time job throughout my schooling. I also had 3 kids and a wife at
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    help! boss threatening to charge me w abandonment??

    Argo replied to puzzpiece's topic in General Nursing

    They make agencies for
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    First Post- Not a nurse yet... advice for an old guy?

    Argo replied to thecadman99's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wanted to add that I am also your typical guy. I'm not the motherly type but I do understand people. I don't put emotions into my decision making and do what has to be done. I care about my...