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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 schedule (3/12s). Endoscopy is definitely a specialty...

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 familiarity of the GI system. Outpatient endoscopy...

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 to have their ACLS. I would think hospitals and pa...

Woah, I guess I'm doing fine regarding OR standby. In Central California, I make $15/hr.

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

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 in the door, then see if I can be hired on full-t...

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 contraindications and historical facts may show up on the exam. ...

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 recovery/PACU nurses because we only allow full-time, non-...

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 of the bleeding. :) If these have already been co...

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 (medical leave) paperwork for me to be off work, howev...

Thank you everyone for your comments. :)

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 heard 48 hours after being on antibiotics and no lon...

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 recommendations? By losing me, they will need to hire, orien...

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 fill out paperwork to be reinstated and rehired on.

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 (medical leave) paperwork for me to be off work, how...

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 through the top of the curtains. Any ideas on a quick fi...

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

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

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 make her feel dumb (I doubt you will) if she can't re...

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 vital signs, bed baths, linen changes, etc are time c...

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 the fact, and then some. The nice thing is your c...

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 week. This does not include strokes or rapid respo...

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 you will be a lot more familiar with the informat...

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 process.

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 the great work and things patients say throughout th...