XLR99

XLR99 has 16 years experience and specializes in PICU, OR, Transplant, IT.

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1. Never driving to work in snow again

   XLR99 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   +1 on the AWD comment-Tires are the key - I've never had an AWD vehicle, don't need one. If you have an AWD car/truck, it's still only as good as those contact patches, and cheap, quiet all season tires won't get you through big snow or ice. Get a ...

2. Asking someone to leave your room during a case...

   XLR99 replied to cornpoohRN's topic in Operating Room

   +1 - be strong, hold your ground. As the non-scrubbed person you end up playing traffic cop sometimes, but depending on the scenario, it becomes an infection control/patient safety/privacy/HIPAA issue. Some reps seem conditioned to not care if the ...

3. AF Reserve Flight Nursing

   XLR99 replied to XLR99's topic in Government

   Thank you very much Robert! Larry V also hit me up with a great overview of what to expect training-wise. I'll report back after I get with the recruiter this week-the one whose name I was given seems a bit elusive; part of the game...

4. OR experience

   XLR99 replied to jimboslice's topic in Operating Room

   I think the tech experience should count-doesn't say 'OR Nursing experience' does it? You have a good understanding of the OR environment, sterile technique, room setup, as well as understanding what goes on up at the field. This is worth far more ...

5. AF Reserve Flight Nursing

   XLR99 replied to XLR99's topic in Government

   Hey Larry V - I can't respond to PMs yet - can you PM me your email address please? Thanks! Andy

6. AF Reserve Flight Nursing

   XLR99 posted a topic in Government

   Hi all! First post here, but I've been lurking for awhile and gathering info. I haven't seen a ton of recent threads on flight, so I'll start a new one. I've been playing phone tag and trying to track down the correct HC Recruiter for my area. Hopefu...