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Hi all, I am a RN that hasn't quite found my "niche". I have done one year in OR, one year in cardiac outpatient, and am currently in my 4th month on an Acute Transplant/Med-Surg floor. I have considered leaving my current position for two main reas...

Hi! Help!! I have to give my dad IM injections (vit b12) and haven't had to give an IM injection in quite some time (I currently work in the OR and don't need to administer injections). I've been reading the best site to give it is ventrogluteal, bu...

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PHEW!!!! Ok, all done-- went in smooth and he has way more muscle left there then I gave him credit for =) Was able to go probably about 85-90% of the 1 1/2 length in and never felt any bone. What a relief! Thanks so much everyone for all your su...

Thank you all so much! It's nice to know I can come here for advice when needed =)

Thank you for your feedback and advice! =) Unfortunately, no it's just me. When prescribing the med today his doctor suggested the dorsogluteal site saying that would be the "easiest for him to inject himself" and given the fact that 1) that site ...

Thank you so much for responding. It's 1ml so the deltoid should be ok in that regard. It's the length of the needle and how far in to go that makes me the most nervous =(

Hi fellow nurses! I am a RN in Houston and my husband and I have a garage apartment we are looking to rent out. I would love to rent it to a nurse needing housing while on a travel assignment here. Does anyone have any suggestions of websites freque...

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Hi all, I'm new in a specialty hospital that primarily does OBGYN surgeries. I am not new to the OR, but GYN is new. I know vaginal preps are constantly debated, but I have been searching and researching this topic with no consistency in answers fou...

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Thanks for your response, Rose Queen! You mean vaginal vault prep first?

Yes, full time =) I didn't know when I interviewed, but the position also has ability to work from home after 6-9 months if you are performing well. So that's another good perk!

Thank you both So much! I appreciate the feedback and it definitely validated my concerns so that I know I'm doing the right thing. I just accepted the position and started to panic thinking I made the wrong decision-- once I checked this site and r...

Thank you SO much, danggirl!! I really appreciate you taking the time to review all that info with me and write such a thoughtful and informative response. I will take your suggestions and experience to heart and review all I can before I start. Tha...

Hi all! I accepted a position on an organ transplant/med-surg unit (kidney, pancreas, and combo), in addition to other renal patients (TURP's, etc. to my understanding) that happen to be there as well. I have been a RN for 2 years, but was in the m...

Hi all! I am a fairly recent new grad who has spent one year in the main OR (right out of nursing school) and the next year in an outpatient clinic setting where I am now (fast paced cardiac clinic). Although I am still not sure what specialty area I...

Thank you for your response, Melizerd! I really appreciate it. That makes sense, I guess I just look at it both ways and think with a new baby (1st one and I will have No clue what I'm doing lol) maybe getting the new job and new schedule down befor...

Thanks so much for the advice! I really appreciate the tips!

Hi! I am a current nursing student who just completed my OR clinical rotation. Needless to say, I LOVED it and am sure that's what I want to do once I graduate next year. :) My original concern was that as a new grad it will be tough to find any job ...

Thank you both so much! Colleen, unfortunately no my school doesn't offer that type of course. That sounds like an amazing opportunity- I'm going to look into other programs, maybe I'd be able to take a course like that elsewhere over the Summer. Th...

Thanks so much for the advice! I'm definitely going to look into that. Don't you have to have a certification as an OR tech, though?