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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 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...

  3. single mom with 1 yr old

    flipflopsRN replied to flipflopsRN's topic in Travel

    Thank you for your input, gave me some things to

  4. 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

  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...

  16. L@@king for FLORIDA Correctional nurses

    flipflopsRN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    I just started working as an OR nurse (first job). I have a 2 year contract here but when I am finished, I think I would like to try corrections nursing. I have been and will continue to research...

  17. Funny things patients say !

    flipflopsRN replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was circulating for a knee arthroplasty, my first official solo case. The phone rang, I identified myself and the OR number. The voice on the other end with a drawl typical of this region said,...

  18. Foreign language nursing

    flipflopsRN replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    That patient was out of line. You wouldn't curse a nurse in a spanish speaking country for not knowing

  19. Peri OP 101 final exam

    flipflopsRN replied to rikomom's topic in Operating Room

    I took the test today and it was ridiculous. I barely passed. My teacher missed by 1 % point!! So many of those questions are vague and poorly written and not a good indicator of OR competency....

  20. New OR nurse feeling lost

    flipflopsRN replied to lepetitoiseauRN's topic in Operating Room

    I just started a job in the OR, fresh out of nursing school. Yeah I know you should have a year of med-surg...but it was the OR that offered me a job despite all my applications to different floors....

  21. How to become an RN first assistant

    flipflopsRN replied to almost.a.male.rn's topic in Operating Room

    is it possible to become an RNFA w/ little or no scrub experience? At my hospital circulators do not scrub, only techs scrub...so I have no way to get the scrub

  22. Vibram 5 fingers shoes

    flipflopsRN replied to sarahbellum's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have KSOs and Bikilas. I wear them walking, running (to include trail running), indoor rock climbing, and kayaking. THey're great. Perfect for the gym. I love them for running- I'm a severe over...