puroticorico MSN, CNA, RN

puroticorico has 21 years experience as a MSN, CNA, RN and specializes in Endoscopy, OR, ICU, HIV, Bariatrics.

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1. Med-surg or GI Hospital lab nurse opportunity?

   puroticorico replied to sbwpaso's topic in Gastroenterology

   After recently leaving the OR to go back to Endoscopy, I am regretting it. Each place is very different and call can be a lot due to emergency cases. Med-surg has long days but more flexibility in...

2. Med-surg or GI Hospital lab nurse opportunity?

   puroticorico replied to sbwpaso's topic in Gastroenterology

   Too funny. I was in the Endoscopy after ICU for 3 years and currently am in the OR with 2 years under my belt but transferring back to Endoscopy. I miss the patient interaction, patient acuity and...

3. Circulating RNs with ACLS

   puroticorico posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi fellow RNs, My hospital is refusing to pay for me to have my ACLS renewed since it is not part of a circulating RN's job description. I wanted to have an idea of whether others are required or not...

4. Calling OR Nurses in CA!!!

   puroticorico replied to CAnewgrad2016's topic in Operating Room

   Woah, I guess I'm doing fine regarding OR standby. In Central California, I make

5. CNOR book advice

   puroticorico replied to kperryrn's topic in Operating Room

   I really recommend the (slightly overpriced) CNOR Exam Secrets Study Guide: CNOR Test Review for the CNOR

6. Moving to California, start as a traveler?

   puroticorico posted a topic in Travel

   I hope to be relocating to Santa Barbara, CA and get in to Cottage Hospital. I am applying for full-time jobs but wondering if anyone would recommend being a traveler nurse there first to get my foot...

7. CGRN Exam

   puroticorico posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi Fellow Endoscopy RNs, I'm taking the CGRN exam this coming Monday and was wondering if anyone has any input on what to focus on studying. I had heard that patient diets, medication...

8. Endo Travel

   puroticorico replied to I<3Endo's topic in Gastroenterology

   You may already be a traveling Endoscopy nurse. We always have positions open here in Seattle. It is difficulty for us to find Endoscopy-trained traveling nurses. We usually hire pre-op or...

9. GI Bleed

   puroticorico replied to Tbajeux2010's topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi there. The doctors order a clear liquid diet and later NPO in order to perform an upper endoscopy first, then a colonoscopy to follow (after a colon prep is finished). This is to find the source...

10. Denied Medical Leave Post-Op, Still Recovering

    puroticorico replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your comments.

11. Denied Medical Leave Post-Op, Still Recovering

    puroticorico replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much CrunchRN. It is a ridiculous situation for sure. They have not been very accommodating. I figured it would better if they terminate me versus me resigning. Any other...

12. Denied Medical Leave Post-Op, Still Recovering

    puroticorico replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    We are not part of a union. My facility claims that if I am still not medically cleared, that I would need to resign due to the laws. At that time, when I am ready to return to work, then I would...

13. Denied Medical Leave Post-Op, Still Recovering

    puroticorico posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow nurses, Last week I had a fundoplication with hiatal and umbilical hernia repair. I had to use all my remaining PTO to cover last week but have now run out. My doctor submitted the FMLA...

14. Denied FMLA, Still healing

    puroticorico posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi fellow nurses, Last week I had a fundoplication with hiatal and umbilical hernia repair. I had to use all my remaining PTO to cover last week but have now run out. My doctor submitted the FMLA...

15. Returning to work after C. Diff

    puroticorico posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow nurses, I am a nurse who was unfortunate to have surgery, be on antibiotics, and contract Clostridium difficile. I was wondering how long I need to wait before returning to work. I have...