OR-RN2011

I know NC is experiencing a nursing shortage. I would guess SC is the same but I could be wrong.

I took a job in the float pool a year ago. It has given me tons of experience but it has been a challenge. I may give blood once in 6 months or hang TPN 3 times in a week and then not again for months. It has its advantages I don't have to deal with floor politics. If I don't like someone I may not see them again for months. i am glad I took the job but it has been very stressful more so than being on one floor.

CMC in Charlotte hires ADN, they would prefer BSN degree nurses. They have an education benefit as part of the compensation package. The amount you get reimbursed depends on if you are PT or FT. The cost of living is lower than in the North East.

I do work with amazing nurses. Most healthcare professionals go above and beyond to provide quality care. Most have a serious problem and dislike for those that do not. I am sure if the student really looked she would see that. If someone is checking a text it may be to juggle family life, make sure the babysitter gets the kids or scramble to find care when the sitter texts in the middle of the shift they are sick. Life isn't so black and white. It's easy to judge when you have the safety net of a preceptor and professor. It is an entirely different ball game when it falls on your shoulders.

I have never seen a nurse checking Facebook while neglecting patients. Work for a few years and then you can judge. I am sorry but I really dislike these critical nursing student posts.

It takes time. There is a huge learning curve in the OR. On days when you have down time stock rooms, help other nurses with opening their cases, break down cases and put away supplies that were not used. This helped me learn where things were without as much pressure. Talk to your preceptor and ask their suggestions. If they have been training for a while they will know what works. Ask your preceptor for their feed back on how you are doing. If they think you are on track relax if they give you constructive criticism work on those areas. It is a great job try to enjoy it.

I went into the OR as a new grad as have many of the nurses in our OR. The OR is very different from floor nursing. If you haven't been there you should try to shadow at some point. It isn't for everyone. If it were me making the choice I would take the tele job. It is great experience that will make you very marketable after a few years. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

I would agree with previous posters ask the patient, review the patient history and then call the Doctor. Some patients don't have any idea what is going on but many do and all you have to do is ask. It is important to include your patients in their care. It is also great you asked the nurse. It is important to patient safety to be humble enough to ask questions. Best of luck

Make sure the name on your license or passport (whatever you are using) is an exact match to your application. The school hyphenated my name on the COG. On my license I don't hyphenate delayed me by several weeks. It was very frustrating and the school had to resubmit my paperwork to the MA BON. The dean was nice enough to overnight it. We submitted our paperwork and the school submitted only the COG. Best of luck to you.

I wanted to add my experience to this thread. I took this exam and would recommend people study. The questions ask some of the same information that the quizzes at the end of the modules ask, they just reformat the questions. If you have test anxiety this can be confusing. I am adding this to this thread for those that will search the site instead of starting a new thread.

I would talk to her first. She won't be receptive (just my guess). Then when you go to management and they ask if you addressed it with her you can say yes and pass along her response. If you I were the manager and you came to me first I would have you go back and talk to her directly. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.

No the Dr/PA/Tech's etc who scrub in remove the jackets before washing. They don't wear it when scrubbed in . The circulating nurse/reps etc wear the jacket.

I am a professional at work. I am a mom/sister/daughter/wife at home. You are not cold or heartless just realistic. I do agree a soothing voice and eye contact can go a long way and I always try first.

I worked in LTC for 4 months after graduation. I had 12 weeks of orientation. My manager and supervisor were fired during the orientation. I showed up for work one day and the manager was gone. I looked out the window during a med pass and saw the supervisor being walked out. I was asked to work an extra shift, when I get there I found out I was training someone! They left that part out. I was just off orientation myself. I called the DON and told her I was not comfortable training anyone since I was new and thought it was dangerous. It fell on deaf ears two weeks later they asked me to cover the same shift and this time I said no. I learned a lot in the time I was there. LTC nurses that are good are good! They are taking care of some very sick patients with very few resources. I work in an OR and love it. The OR is where I wanted to be from day one. Good luck

On this I agree with libbyliberal. I left a similar situation. You won't be able to provide your patients with good care because you will be spread to thin. trust your gut the fact you are asking all of us sounds like in your gut you know it is a bad situation. Maybe ask to shadow one of the RN's on the shift you are going to work and see exactly what you would be getting into. Try not to let the excitement of a job offer cloud your judgment. Also are you sure they are going to honor the training program? Best of luck