puroticorico

puroticorico MSN, CNA, RN

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 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...

  11. Denied Medical Leave Post-Op, Still Recovering

    puroticorico replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your comments.

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. Blackout curtains

    puroticorico posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow night shift RNs! I purchased blackout curtains. Unfortunately, light came in through the sides so I used 3M Dura Lock Velcro on the sides, however, a lot of light is still creeping in...

  17. Lazy and disrespectful Nursing Assistants

    puroticorico replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds horrible...and time to look for a new position elsewhere where your voice is heard. Sorry to hear

  18. Lazy and disrespectful Nursing Assistants

    puroticorico replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would say your best bet is to speak to a nursing manager about the issue...and continue up the ladder if necessary. Good

  19. Regarding nursing students- was this too much to ask?

    puroticorico replied to blondy2061h's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a recent grad, I think this is a welcomed "assign,net". I would have taken you up on it. But if the student has difficulty with the mess or doesn't come to the unit with enough knowledge, don't...

  20. Lazy and disrespectful Nursing Assistants

    puroticorico replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is e perfect place to vent! In a way, I'm glad I'm in the ICU where we have no nursing assistants to delegate to, yet, I'm also often jealous. Performing basic tasks that are repetitive like...

  21. Without Orders

    puroticorico replied to Apollo8933's topic in General Nursing

    Each hospital varies due to their policies and procedures. Since I'm in the ICU, we often are required to take action without a doctor being there right away. We receive all the necessary orders after...

  22. How often do you have codes on your unit?

    puroticorico replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the ICU and new. I was at first a bit creeped out but there are always more than 2 RNs next to you, two doctors and other bystanders. At my 300-bed hospital, we usually have 3 or so MI codes a...

  23. How is Nursing School really like?

    puroticorico replied to Mchs4735's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is quite hard. You need to be dedicated and up for the challenge. They cramp a ton of information into a short amount of time. Really do study it and true to know it because when you become a nurse...

  24. Did you have more stress FREE TIME after you graduated? What did you do?

    puroticorico replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Health, Stress Management

    After recently graduating, I have had more "free time" but more stress. I'm constantly reassessing things I did at work the day prior. It's a constantly learning

  25. First Day Being a Nurse: Feeling Overwhelmed

    puroticorico replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am a new ICU nurse. Gosh, daily I feel like quitting because I feel stupid constantly. While the other nurses on my floor are amazing and help me out, I still feel dumb. I remind myself of all...