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    Should I take time off? Help!

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank y'all so much for the insight! My employer has given me their word that they will TRY to give me a set schedule- which they have to some degree I guess? I'm already working 2 days/week, but...
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    For all the momma nurses out there...

    trauma_lama posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hey y'all, I'm a circulator in the OR and I'm 34w3d preggo. I was originally planning to work right up 'til D-day, but this last week my pregnancy has really started catching up with me physically. I...
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    For all the momma nurses out there...

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks ladies! Makin me feel a little less crazy ;-) and yes it's amazing how exhausting making a person can
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    New grad needs help- quick question!

    trauma_lama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, this is better suited for a couple of other boards but this one seems to get the most traffic so I'm coming to you... Just started circulating on my own, started at an ASC when I took my boards...
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    Want to transition to OR

    trauma_lama replied to RachaelRN7's topic in Operating Room

    Apply apply apply! I have an ADN. I optimistically applied to a listing requiring 2+ years OR experience at an ASC a couple months before I graduated school with obviously no OR experience, very...
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    What do you put for experience when your just out of school and..

    trauma_lama replied to bkworm8it's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I listed my school clinical experience on my resume under relevant skills and experience by hours. ie "clinical rotation, hospital name, cardiovascular surgery intermediate care; 68 hours. Hospital...
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    Tips for preggers in the OR

    trauma_lama posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hey y'all! Quick question- I'm not very far along in my pregnancy OR my career... ;-) I'm a new grad at an ASC. I love it, and feedback from preceptors and charge nurse has been very positive so far,...
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    Tips for preggers in the OR

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks so much! Haha after missing 3 days of work this week and coming back with zofran and sea band bracelets, I'm pretty sure everybody's figured it out by now. But zofran is saving me so far, thank...
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    Tips for preggers in the OR

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    ^^^hahahaha!!!
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    Tips for preggers in the OR

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks you guys! Just got my dosimeter for the babeh yesterday and going to the doc today. It's supposed to be a visit with the OB nurse but I'm hoping she can snag the doc real quick to Rx me some...
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    Tips for preggers in the OR

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks
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    2014 Applicants

    trauma_lama replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Tips for preggers in the OR

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks esme!! Yeah it would have to take a dumb bunch of health care providers not to catch on wouldn't it? Especially with my charming preggo lead for X-ray cases.
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    Pregnant! When to tell supervisor?

    trauma_lama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, first off, hooray!!! I'm 2-3 weeks pregnant. Suuuuuperexcited!!! I'm an OR nurse (and a new grad-could I have picked a crazier more stressful time in life??) and I'm wondering if I should go...
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    Pregnant! When to tell supervisor?

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again you guys!! And good luck to you other mommas in the OR ;-)
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    Struggling/new OR RN.

    trauma_lama replied to Woopsadaisy's topic in Operating Room

    Ooooh boy, I feel ya! I'm about 8 weeks in, fresh outta school. I'm at an ASC, and there isn't really much of a preceptorship or orientation program in place, so I'm spending a couple weeks in each...
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    Pregnant! When to tell supervisor?

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much yall! I didn't check back on this thread til my break, do I had already done a spine case with X-ray and only a single-layer
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    Hired as an OR nurse! a few questions for you...

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for all the replies guys! So far training as a pct (ie observing) until I take boards in June- wheeeeee!
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    Hired as an OR nurse! a few questions for you...

    trauma_lama posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hey y'all! I graduate tomorrow, pinning is on Tuesday, and I start work as a PCT week after next at an ambulatory surgery center for a few weeks til I take my boards and can begin work as a SURGICAL...
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    Looking for some input and words of encouragement

    trauma_lama replied to NCmcMan's topic in General Nursing

    Josh, I don't really have any wisdom to offer. but you sound like a great guy with a plan and commitment, and I truly wish you all the luck in the world- you can do it!!! Keep us informed on your...
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    Was your education worth it?

    trauma_lama replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Nursing

    I owe $4000 for my ASN, and was started off a week after graduating making more than 11x that in salary- very much worth it! But I feel badly for my friends who owe so much for their BSNs. We make the...
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    Why do nurses constantly say they don't hire ASN?

    trauma_lama replied to dance4life's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I just graduated from an associate's program last weekend. About 70% of my 70+ graduate class already has offers/jobs lined up and about 80% of those are at magnet hospitals. I'd heard the whole "not...
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    Request for good wishes/prayers

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks a lot, Tait. I got the job!! yay!
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    Request for good wishes/prayers

    trauma_lama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey y'all! I graduate in two weeks and I've had a tough time nailing down a job. I've submitted a TON of resumes in person and online and I've had a few interviews, but so far no offers. However, I...
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    Hired as an OR nurse! a few questions for you...

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks so much for the advice! Yeah, always best to save money where we can, right? and itfeelsgr82savealife, I am sending you lots of good vibes that you will get your OR