ArmyTwin

ArmyTwin CRNA

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  1. Circulators how do you handle difficult OR technicians

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Operating Room

    Ok, great!

  2. Circulators how do you handle difficult OR technicians

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Operating Room

    Update: I continued being myself around this technician. I'm a great OR nurse who's great at my job. I'm usually tugged in many services because the surgeons enjoy working with me. I'm always...

  3. Circulators how do you handle difficult OR technicians

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Operating Room

    I just want to point out that myself the OP didn't make this

  4. Rutgers RN-BSN

    ArmyTwin replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Rutgers isn't strictly an online program either. It's hybrid and requires clinicals and class meetings which works well with my full-time job. I much prefer sitting in the classroom compared to all...

  5. Rutgers RN-BSN

    ArmyTwin replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It's true but I think most traditional schools charge for lab fees and technology

  6. Hard to get into ADN programs due to reduced clinical staff or reduced school funding

    ArmyTwin replied to Linda K Tyler's topic in General Students

    This school might actually have issues with its NCLEX passing rates. The school may be under pressure to revamp the program in order to increase passing rates. I've seen increases in standards with...

  7. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

  8. Circulators how do you handle difficult OR technicians

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Operating Room

    I think you are right she actually said all we do is type on the computer all day...which she knows isn't true! If she despises nurses so much why is she going to school to be

  9. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds very cool congrats on your position in the PCU! Walking through the halls the first few weeks was quite unusual to me. I work in a major Metropolitan city and the patient and staff population...

  10. Rutgers RN-BSN

    ArmyTwin replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    There is no requirement to take your prerequisite chemistries before taking the the upper level nursing courses. I took a substitution for Spanish for the healthcare worker because the course was...

  11. Circulators how do you handle difficult OR technicians

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Operating Room

  12. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

  13. Rutgers RN-BSN

    ArmyTwin replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm currently in the RN to BSN at Rutgers Camden and the length of the program really depends on your previous education (ADN or Diploma) and your aggressiveness (part-time or FT). My friend that I...

  14. Circulators how do you handle difficult OR technicians

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Operating Room

    I'm definitely a team player...that has been ingrained in me from the Army. The day when she opened only her gown and gloves it was an extremely small case (one pack and one set) and I always check...

  15. Circulators how do you handle difficult OR technicians

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Operating Room

    I think your exactly right in your last sentence she is trying to see how far she can push me. Yes, she is an experienced tech and so am I. It was actually the first case of the day when she refused...

  16. NJ Board of Nursing - What the Heck?

    ArmyTwin replied to alibee's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Go to the board office and tell them this! You will leave with your license or within hours it'll show on the

  17. Looking for a RN job? Come to DaVita's Happy Hour Social In Philadelphia!

    ArmyTwin posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have a lot of friends who are still looking for their first job so I thought I'd share this info here for everyone. My husband works for this company and absolutely loves working for this company!...

  18. VA Nurse Salary

    ArmyTwin replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    It's 10% of your OT rate (time and a half) every

  19. Rutgers RN-BSN

    ArmyTwin replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

  20. How long did it take you to get your ATT in NJ?

    ArmyTwin posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm a recent Dec grad and I'm really eager to take the NCLEX-RN. I've done the Kaplan review course and I'm just studying daily until I get my ATT. I'm curious about how long I should expect to wait...

  21. How long did it take you to get your ATT in NJ?

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in New Jersey Nursing

  22. Burlington County College Spring 2014

    ArmyTwin replied to Prettiidimples's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I also wouldn't give up on the upcoming semester. I got in right away but my younger sister got wait listed and about a month later she was accepted! Not everyone that gets accepted actually starts...

  23. Burlington County College Spring 2014

    ArmyTwin replied to Prettiidimples's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey everyone, December 2012 grad here. I just wanted to chime in on possible reasons for not getting accepted...Burlington County Residents get first dibs on the spots. If you live in another county...

  24. How long did it take you to get your ATT in NJ?

    ArmyTwin replied to ArmyTwin's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    That's correct I got my ATT 10 days after my school sent it in. I tested almost a week after getting my ATT. I did Kaplan the day after my last day of class. I felt like the strategies that Kaplan...

  25. VA Nurse Salary

    ArmyTwin replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    10 paid federal holidays/yr 13 sick days/yr that can accumulate with no limit 26 vacation days/yr Great pension plans and 401K. Pay is based on location and