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  1. Relationships vs Gastic Bypass Surgery

    micco replied to diva_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately, it is common for people to end relationships after batriatic surgery. I work with a surgeon who does alot of the procedures and he has commented that it does happen. it is unfortunate...

  2. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    micco replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    if you dont what do to or have forgotten, ask! stop panicking at every small thing. it only upsets your coworkers and makes the surgeon doubt your ability. give your coworkers some credit. we...

  3. Things you'd LOVE to say to TPTB, and get away with it!

    micco replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    to my manager, get a backbone! stop letting your bff get away with everything or ask her to transfer to a different department. How can I respect you as a manager when you play favorites and let her...

  4. scared about leaving OR

    micco posted a topic in Operating Room

    just wanted to express my feelings. I applied for an ER job today. I really like working in the OR and think I do a good job. But, I have been unhappy lately. it is mainly due to a person...

  5. scared about leaving OR

    micco replied to micco's topic in Operating Room

    thank you for all your encouragement. We had a meeting to try to resolve some of the issues with the manager. She eventually apologized. It is frustrating in that she has a diffficult time...

  6. Most "Clueless" Thing YOUR Manager has Done

    micco replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    my manager is best friends with a staff nurse in our unit who gets to be the charge nurse when the manager is gone. The manager has no spine and on several occasions during our daily meeting, has let...

  7. has anyone worked for Centura Regional Float Pool?

    micco replied to micco's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I never joined the float pool. it appeared very promising, but there was much ground work laid for my specialty in hospitals I had chose to work in. The recruiter told me there was plenty of work...

  8. RN doing conscious sedation non-intubated patient

    micco replied to Surgerygirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How long have you been a circulator? I am a circulator too. it is part of my job description to do conscious sedation using versed and fentanyl. Every nurse where I work is able to do conscious...

  9. Anesthesia and seizures

    micco replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    did the anesthesiologist say "seizures"? what you saw may be muscle twitching related to a paralytic agent given as part of anesthesia. During certain types of procedures, it is very common for the...

  10. has anyone done Dream Dinners, Dinner N Dash, etc?

    micco posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi, just wondering if anyone has gone to one of these type places. Was the food good and did your kids like it? Was it a good value? If you have, would you do it again?

  11. Operation Room

    micco replied to kforgood's topic in General Nursing

    from my own experience, I do not think it is easier than working in other parts of the hospital. It is just different. depending upon your personality, the OR may be difficult to handle. It can be...

  12. New RN..need good nurse recruiter in Denver??

    micco replied to wsustud08's topic in Colorado Nursing

    If you find one, let me know. I have yet to hear of a sign on bonus for new

  13. help with finding a name badge

    micco posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know where I can find large badge holders (reels) about 2-1/2 inches in diameter that have RN printed on them? I have one from a hospital where I used to work at and some nurses where I...

  14. career advice

    micco posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked in the OR for a year. I commute 45 miles each way and have to stay in town when I have call. This is getting rough on my family and my husband wants me to find a job closer to home....

  15. just a vent

    micco posted a topic in Operating Room

    Today, after I started my shift, another RN decided to sit at the OR desk and tell others that I hated my job and did not like to work at this hospital. This is very funny because I have never said...

  16. just a vent

    micco replied to micco's topic in Operating Room

    thank you all for the responses. I feel that now I have to have smile every minute at

  17. Torn between jobs

    micco replied to studentnurse3's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a MT while in nursing school. I think it benefitted me greatly in nursing school. I had a headstart on pharmacology and medical terminology. I would continue to work as a...

  18. What's your holiday bonus?

    micco replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked at a LTC, I received $175. This year, I work in a hospital (large corporation) and received $50. As a medical transcriptionist, I received a gift each year such as candles, 2 pound...

  19. OR nurse salary...

    micco replied to Terpole's topic in Operating Room

    As a new grad, I made $20 an hour. My friend who works at the same hospital diferent department started out the same and got a small raise after she completed orientation. Well, I finished my 6...

  20. Is anyone else totally frustrated with CO nursing?

    micco replied to BeccaRN1970's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I read the part about Co Springs having cheap housing. What a joke. I live south of Co Springs where housing is cheaper, but it is still very high. To rent a 3 bedroom home in a decent area, it...

  21. Stupid little mistakes....

    micco replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    For me, i read the preference sheets for the procedures the afternoon before. Do you have an Alexander's? If you are unfamilar with the surgery, this is good book for finding out the sequence of...

  22. Why are OR nurses so mean????

    micco replied to brainnurse's topic in Operating Room

    I am new to the OR and I have been told my manager and preceptor that it is not an easy enviroment to work in and this is how every OR they have worked in was. Why? They couldn't explain it. It is a...

  23. DON or ADON

    micco replied to futurecrnatobe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it would be a mistake for you to accept a DON position as a new nurse. I have worked in a nursing home for over a year. To be sucessful as a DON, you need experience not just working as a...

  24. Nursing Home Nightmare

    micco replied to aerinlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i started out as a new LPN with 35 patients. I thought things might be greener and went to a differnt facility. What a nightmare. I had 3 months of experience. I worked graveyards and had 58...

  25. What ended your honeymoon?

    micco replied to smkiya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My honeymood ended yesterday. I am 8 weeks into a 6 month orientation (scrubbing) in the OR. Reality hit after i was called in my manager's office to talk with her and the educator regarding my...