MadpeysRN

MedSurg, OR, Cardiac step down

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    Average OR temperature

    MadpeysRN replied to finallyRN7's topic in Operating Room

    If it's above 65, I'm sweating like a pig on a
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    lost.....

    MadpeysRN replied to chelli73's topic in Travel

    Illinois is not a compact state, the last I heard/read they are trying to pass it but not as of
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    Do you use smoke filtering bovie pencils?

    MadpeysRN replied to tachy's topic in Operating Room

    Are there no laws or regulation requirements for smoke evacuation? Isn't it a joint commish
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    Bovie smoke in the OR

    MadpeysRN replied to jamieplusfour's topic in Operating Room

    I just started in the or and still orienting. I just found out in my particular area. Only one surgeon uses a smoke evaluator and none of them use the suction because they say it impedes their view or...
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    ICU to OR

    MadpeysRN replied to Izzygirl's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the input sop, do you know how I find more information on the surgery groups? As in job searches etc? I'd like to find out more about
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    ICU to OR

    MadpeysRN replied to Izzygirl's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks sop, I am just starting in the OR after 1.5yrs of floor nursing. I really feel this is where I belong. Floor nursing was very stressful for me. I am good at it but I guess I never really saw...
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    What do you do with your partner?

    MadpeysRN posted a topic in Travel

    I am considering traveling sometime in the future. My question is what do you do with you husband or significant
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    What do you do with your partner?

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Travel

    after 14+yrs I would not worry about
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    What do you do with your partner?

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Travel

    Haha now he works and I'd like to keep him! We've been together for a very long time
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    Advanced degree and RNFA

    MadpeysRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    Options for RNFA's with advanced degrees. What advanced degree is most beneficial to have alongside being an RNFA? What are the
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    ICU to OR

    MadpeysRN replied to Izzygirl's topic in Operating Room

    @sop you've been in the OR for 30yrs. So in 30 yrs are you still just circulating and scrub? I'm going to OR but I am worried about advanced degrees long term. There seems to be limitation for...
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    ICU to OR

    MadpeysRN replied to Izzygirl's topic in Operating Room

    I have 1.5 exp acute med, I am starting OR this month. Bedside was killing me. I plan on picking up prn bedside to keep those skills till I determine OR is all I want. Or what I want to major
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    Another OR interview

    MadpeysRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I don't know what to expect. I just found out and then worked the Last 3 days, I feel so ill prepared. Now my interview is
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    Another OR interview

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    I haven't started yet, In 4
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    Options for career in OR nursing

    MadpeysRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    Id like to hear from all, not just OR nurses, what are long term careers for nurses in the OR with a masters/NP? What degree and what do you do?
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    Options for career in OR nursing

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats flying ace, I'm excited to start in the OR too. Just curious about my options for long
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    Options for career in OR nursing

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks houtx! I know about these 3-I guess I was wanting to know if there is anything else. :) Seems like even crna would be hard to do with only a OR background. I guess I was hoping to hear from...
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    Nervous about the changing to OR

    MadpeysRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am about to make the switch to the OR from medicine. I am really scared I am making the wrong decision. Everyone I talk to about this says they love the OR, unless they do not work there. I want...
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    Another OR interview

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    In a few weeks hopefully!! Thank
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    Another OR interview

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    I got a job in the OR!
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    Nervous about the changing to OR

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    The search is over-I accepted a position today!
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    Nervous about the changing to OR

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks I have been weighing the pros and cons for quite some time now. Researching as much I can. I've learned two things. 99% of the time if you ask an OR nurse-they love there job. If you ask...
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    Another OR interview

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    Well I think the second interview went well. I think I really want this! Please tell me good reasons to live the bedside for the OR. I have been wanting this for over half a year. Now I'm afraid I...
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    trouble finding a job

    MadpeysRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hah! Will I a second interview coming up so, hopefully it pans
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    trouble finding a job

    MadpeysRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    IN search of an OR position that will hire without OR exp, I came across a post for... R.N. INTERNSHIP - JANUARY, 2014 For new graduate nurses and other R.N.'s with no acute care/hospital experience...