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"I was seriously thinking of joining AORN to help with advice and networking. I see for a standard membership it is $125.00. If I do it I will see it as an investment in my future and know that it is a step in the right direction." It could be the ...

I would apply to other hospitals even if they don't advertise OR residency programs. There are so many hospitals in the NYC, just keep trying. You mentioned Princeton. Do you live in Jersey? Just curious. I'm originally from NY but live in NC now. Al...

Any OR Nurse Educators out there? I've been trying to find a job since I completed my MSN. I had one job interview in July and didn't get it. However, I now have a phone interview on Friday (it's a start) for a job that I didn't apply for (applied fo...

I've seen the orange plastic "thingy" at my previous hospital. Everyone hated it and hardly used it.

I hate using "uh" and "hum", but unfortunately, they still come out on occasion. Thanks!

I like this idea. I had never thought of that. It might have helped in my job interview last July. At a different interview I had given the nurse manager a copy of my MSN Capstone project to show her what I was capable of; plus it showed photos of me...

I concur! I would suggest getting the AORN Standards & Recommended Practices to study. When I took the exam, a lot of the questions were based from this book.

Two weeks ago or so, I was asked/begged to take a surg tech's call because she had to do something important after work... she is a high risk pregnancy. Anyway, it was busy all day and people had to stay late. I saw her in the hallway and found out f...

I think it's the dishonesty that gets to me... partly because she's always using her pregnancy as an excuse for everything.

So you wouldn't get angry that someone used you? I see that highly unlikely. Who cares? glad you have $50 to give someone so easily. If you were in the OR on call and stuck there, you wouldn't be upset? You're a very rare person. You should come wor...

You are not supposed to place grounding pads on tattoos because of both reasons already mentioned. Although newer tattoo inks supposedly do not have metal, it is still good practice to assume that all tattoos contain metal. I also think that tatoos a...

There is no license, only certification.

All I can say is WOW! Glad you're standing up for what's right! Also, do what caliotter3 wrote, it's a very smart idea. Keep us posted!

It's also a confidentiality issue. Only the nurse taking care of the patient either in PACU or a unit should know the specifics. The unit secretary doesn't need to know anything. HIPAA.

Otis Elevator... LOL.. that's funny!

I don't really want a pay cut (which is more than likely), but I'm thinking of contacting surrounding hospitals and asking what my chances are of doing an internship there and if they know any surgeons looking for first assistants. Networking might n...

Good luck to you too! I hope everything works out!

Knowing that moving is out of the question, I would talk to some of the other team coordinators and see what they think. Or, better yet, speak to the director and see what her opinion is. Unfortunately, this hospital is lacking in the number of emplo...

To Military Spouse, there was one class that I hated (can't remember which one) because the professor was not so nice. I had a heated debate with her because I couldn't do my assignments while I was stuck in Florida for an extra 4 days due to weather...

Just curious, what program are you in that allows you to complete projects, etc on your own time? Online schools that I've checked out (besides graduating from EC) all had requirements of posting weekly comments, etc. How are you going to "graduate f...

It's normal. I've seen many surg techs, RNs, med students, and residents faint or get vertigo. Sometimes it's because the person hasn't eaten anything. Other times, no one knows. I've almost fainted myself when I first started as a surg tech. I got t...

I sent you a message.

Excelsior is accredited by NLN so there should be no problems with credibility, etc. Some people haven't heard of the school, however, it is the first online school. I didn't really speak to the informatics students at the weekend retreat last month,...

I chose nursing education and live in NC. I have been looking for a new position but sadly, I don't have the experience hospitals are currently looking for. I still may go for my post-MS in administration as I do have a BS in business. My degree may ...

Check out Excelsior College. They offer ADN, BSN, and MSN. You do have clinicals, but you do them at a hospital in your area. Contact them. I'm sure they'll give you some good information.