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  1. Does anyone know how long it takes to get a temporary permit by endorsement?

    luvapug posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    The website says up to 35 days for license but nothing about how long it takes to get a temporary permit. I tried calling and always get a machine. Also, how will I be notified? Will I get something...

  2. How to get over feeling squeamish with trachs

    luvapug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Trach suctioning has always made me very queezy. I've never been good with sputum. The whole airway thing makes me extremely nervous too. However, I'm wondering if this is something I can become...

  3. Help, question for school nurses

    luvapug replied to RN2003-2's topic in School

    Years ago when I was hired as a school nurse I only had one year of nursing experience and NO training other than on policies in a boardroom. My first day of school they didn't have my office ready so...

  4. Trach Suctioning

    luvapug posted a topic in School

    Has anyone had to suction a student with a trach regularly? Our school district is needing a nurse that will stay with a 4 yr old student and suction him every 15-30 minutes the whole time he is at...

  5. How to get over feeling squeamish with trachs

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Well thanks for all the good advice and for helping me see that trach suctioning is not the worst thing out there for me by

  6. Circulators-do you ENJOY your position?

    luvapug posted a topic in Operating Room

    I've currently been hired as a new circulator and am still in my orientation period. Originally I was told I would have a six month orientation but it's going to be more like a 9 month which is...

  7. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    luvapug posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting ready to resign and will give the standard two week notice but just wondered how much of a chance I had of them making me actually work those two weeks since I'm still in orientation. I...

  8. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry I ever posted this question! I didn't realize I would be considered decietful for not being sure how to give a notice. I have NOT had my foot out the door for some time like someone...

  9. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    This job I just quit WAS the other side and no it wasn't any greener which is why I'm going back. I don't regret trying though because now I know what I'm not

  10. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  11. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize this would get so much controversy or that two to three days would make that much difference to some people. Thanks to those who had helpful advice. I did go ahead and show up this...

  12. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I want them to pay me through Friday because I need the money and insurance through them until my new insurance kicks in. Sorry-that's the way it is. I think it would be more rude and...

  13. Well you're not an OR nurse

    luvapug replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    You should've said "you're right-I make twice as much as you doing a job that anyone can do-looks like I'm the smart one!" and walked away. It always shocks people when you agree with them esp when...

  14. Job shadowing for a clinic RN position: how long do I stay?

    luvapug replied to nurseavqz's topic in General Nursing

    One shadow day I did I stayed for 8 hrs (I was given the choice of 4 or 8 hrs) and one where they asked me to stay for an hour right after my interview so I stayed for about 2 hrs. I would stay as...

  15. Not what I signed up for-hang in there or bail?

    luvapug posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I decided to look for another job with more hours and benefits than I was getting in a school and was called in for an interview at a surgery center. The supervisor interviewing me basically said this...

  16. Best way to resign?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the good advice! Yes I have spoken to my old boss and I do have a job there so that's another reason I'm anxious to leave but I will follow hospital protocol. I did talk to the manager...

  17. Best way to resign?

    luvapug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so I took a new job with better pay/benefits and to try something new. However, I've only made it three months into a six month orientation. All my new co-workers are excited to have me and can't...

  18. Why does everyone seem to want to work L&D?

    luvapug replied to IowaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    The only rotation I even liked when I went through nursing school was L&D and it was because I loved babies and the "happy" area. Once I graduated and ended up in L&D it was the most stressful...

  19. How long before you know if this is your area?

    luvapug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you think three months out of a six month orientation is long enough to decide if you like a job? It started out great but the longer I go the less I like it. Also several things that were told to...

  20. Continue being a circulator or move on?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Unfortunately at our facility they don't let RN's train to scrub in anymore-that's all done by scrub tech's they hire fresh out of scrub tech school. I think it would help so much to actually learn...

  21. Continue being a circulator or move on?

    luvapug posted a topic in Operating Room

    I was hired as a circulator in May. I was very over-whelmed at first but by the end of the first serve I was finding it all a little mundane-the excitement has worn off. Now I'm almost finished with...

  22. Continue being a circulator or move on?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Wow that sounds great! I like the potential for growth and being part of an important team. Thanks for the

  23. Advanced Practice Opportunities for OR Nurses. What to do!

    luvapug replied to The Guy's topic in Operating Room

    I also don't know of any NP's who work in the OR. If you did go the OR route however you would get to meet and work with a lot of surgeons and possibly find one that would hire you in their office...

  24. Continue being a circulator or move on?

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks! I think I'm going to stick it out. I think it's just the particular serve I'm in right now that is very trying. We have some difficult surgeons to work with in this area. There have been some...

  25. Very discouraged!

    luvapug replied to luvapug's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much! It's good to hear from those who have been there! I'm glad to know it will get better. Thanks for the good advice as well-I will remember