flipflopsRN

flipflopsRN has 3 years experience and specializes in perioperative.

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1. University South Alabama MSN Applicants Spring 2014

   flipflopsRN replied to RN-CEN TS's topic in Post Graduate Students

   So far so good, I'm more than happy with my decision to do their

2. single mom with 1 yr old

   flipflopsRN replied to flipflopsRN's topic in Travel

   Thank you for your input, gave me some things to

3. single mom with 1 yr old

   flipflopsRN replied to flipflopsRN's topic in Travel

   Exactly, you're not an expert on traveling NOR on nursing. Okay let me specify, I realize I left it open by asking about daycare in general-- replies from nurse travelers

4. single mom with 1 yr old

   flipflopsRN posted a topic in Travel

   Considering traveling (OR nurse), would need to take 1 year old. Is this even possible? I don't expect any agency to just hand me child care, but are any agencies at least sympathetic? Ie, would...

5. University of South Alabama NP program

   flipflopsRN replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I am about to finish my first semester at USA (RN with BS in other field--> MSN/NP ). I was pleased. I cut way back on work (only work few times/month to stay on payroll) and I have an 8 month...

6. University South Alabama MSN Applicants Spring 2014

   flipflopsRN replied to RN-CEN TS's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Soonergirl- I haven't gotten in and I'm wondering how we are supposed to find these modules we have to do and test on prior to Jan 16th webinar??? The message they sent from the dean says they have...

7. University of South Alabama MSN program Fall 2013

   flipflopsRN replied to piper222's topic in School, College Programs

   how are you all liking it so far? How is the workload? I've been accepted for spring

8. University South Alabama MSN Applicants Spring 2014

   flipflopsRN replied to RN-CEN TS's topic in Post Graduate Students

   PHarrison me too...adult/geron primary care. Just got letter today. I don't know what to do...I was already looking into other specialties and things to do b/c I didn' t think I got in. I'm a...

9. OR orientee.. Feeling like an idiot

   flipflopsRN replied to NurseLife329's topic in Operating Room

   Stocking rooms and restocking supplies in the sterile core are great ways to learn where stuff is. Also do outdates. Hang in there, it doesn't happen over night and no one was born knowing how to do...

10. Does anyone else experience pain from standing all day?

    flipflopsRN replied to Margaritaville's topic in Operating Room

    I wear compression socks from the sock aisle in the grocery store- to aid circulation. I'm 32 and I get terrible low back pain and all kinds of foot pains but it is much improved since I switched...

11. Advice pls, next step in education

    flipflopsRN replied to RHIA, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same boat too! I have a BS, an ADN, and I'm wrapping up my first year on the job. I want more and I started on my BSN but its so much un-usable theory that I quite. i figure if I'm going...

12. What to expect by obtaining my MSN\MPH?

    flipflopsRN replied to NICU-RN's topic in Public, Community Health

    THanks wanderingmistrel, might take you up on thhat. Wasy our MPH online? UFs program is for public health practice...no specialization for online. But its such a good school. The others I could...

13. What to expect by obtaining my MSN\MPH?

    flipflopsRN replied to NICU-RN's topic in Public, Community Health

    I've been an OR nurse for almost a year and am considering an MPH. I'm limited to distance learning options- no ground campus near me. But UNC, UF, and Nova have online programs. Do hospitals have...

14. Education helpful for corrections nursing?

    flipflopsRN posted a topic in Correctional

    I'm in my first year as a nurse. I work in a busy OR. I like it but I think I can do more, especially intellectually. I'm a quick study and a responsible employee- my supervisors love me and...

15. RN in the OR?

    flipflopsRN replied to 2bDocOc's topic in Operating Room

    I've been circulating for 9 months and have wondered the same thing. I went to nursing school and now I spend my day pushing heavy things (stretchers, equipment, patients), opening things, plugging...