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

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 tell me specific area of assignment so I could try t...

Thank you for your input, gave me some things to consider.

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 please.

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 old. Might sound easier than full time work and ful...

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 due dates but I can't find them anywhere.

how are you all liking it so far? How is the workload? I've been accepted for spring 14.

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 little scared now lol.

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 their job. And knowing where something is isn't ...

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 from 12s to 10s. I rotate several pairs of shoes- n...

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 to make the effort, i should go further and get a...

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 specialize.

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 a need for RNs with MPHs? I started working on my...

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 consider me a rising star. I have at least another year...

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 things in, taking things out, and putting things aw...

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 (got plenty of time). Will I be considered "trainab...

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, "Hello? I'm alone on my portapotty. My nurse left ...

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

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. Overall i was disappointed with the quality of the e...

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. I had the same feelings...still do sometimes. I...

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 experience....

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 pronator, have knee & hip issues- and I reduc...