CTRN'11

CTRN'11

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  1. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    CTRN'11 replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My badge says my first name, RN and another card behind it that said registered nurse. I would like my credentials on it. I spent a lot of time and hardwork on my BSN so why not show

  2. How many different nursing positions have you had?

    CTRN'11 replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an RN for 3 years. I took what I could get when I graduated and worked at a LTC facility for 4 months. Then worked OB for 8 months I didn't like it so I transferred to the OR. I love the OR...

  3. Main OR to Med Surg

    CTRN'11 replied to mamamiah's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I actually accepted an offer on an intermediate care/step down unit. A big reason I am leaving the OR is because if I ever want to advance my career and go back to school I can't really do that with...

  4. MICU vs SICU for critical care experience?

    CTRN'11 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi everyone! I am currently searching/interviewing for ICU positions in hopes of someday applying to CRNA school. My question is... Do you think a SICU gives more/better experience than a MICU for...

  5. Main OR to Med Surg

    CTRN'11 replied to mamamiah's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am also very scared. I just got a job offer today from a med surg floor and I am so nervous but I know that if I want to advance my career without going into management (which i feel is the only way...

  6. Main OR to Med Surg

    CTRN'11 replied to mamamiah's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am in the same exact boat as you! I've worked in the Main OR for almost two years and I feel like I've lost all knowledge and skills of real nursing. I'm stagnant and bored in the OR. I interviewed...

  7. Acls and pals course

    CTRN'11 replied to thomas76's topic in Critical Care

    A CRNA that I work with always does her recertification online. I'm in the same boat as you... I can't decide if I want to do it online or not and my certification expires at the end of the

  8. How did you change?

    CTRN'11 replied to openyourmind's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! All throughout nursing school I envisioned myself in OB. Unfortunately, I could only get a ltc position and I absolutely hated it! After 4 months I was offered a position for a nurse residency...

  9. OR nurse to ICU?

    CTRN'11 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi everyone! I have worked in Labor and Delivery and the Operating Room. I have started feeling like I could be doing more and that I'm wasting my skills and knowledge in the OR. Don't get me wrong, I...

  10. OR nurse to ICU?

    CTRN'11 replied to CTRN'11's topic in MICU, SICU

    Amagoo, Thats great to hear that you only worked in the OR prior to the ICU! What was your interview like? And also why did you decide to make the switch? I will definitely keep you posted! Interview...

  11. OR nurse to ICU?

    CTRN'11 replied to CTRN'11's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just got a call from a hospital wanting to set up an interview for their MICU! Any advice or interview

  12. ICU to OR

    CTRN'11 replied to Izzygirl's topic in Operating Room

    I've worked in the OR for about 1.5 years. If you don't like bedside nursing you will love the OR! I'm actually in the opposite situation as you! I want to leave the OR and go to the ICU which is...

  13. OR nurse to ICU?

    CTRN'11 replied to CTRN'11's topic in MICU, SICU

    Was it hard for you to get a job in the ICU? I am wondering how to sell myself without any

  14. How did you become a Critical Care Nurse?

    CTRN'11 replied to Ultraposh's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks SRNA4U! That is great advice/insight. It sounds like CRNA school is going great for you! I actually have 8 months L&D experience and almost 2 years of OR so there will definitely be a...

  15. How did you become a Critical Care Nurse?

    CTRN'11 replied to Ultraposh's topic in MICU, SICU

    SRNA4U, I am currently an OR nurse with aspirations of someday becoming a CRNA. I have no critical care experience so I will have to apply for a position in an ICU someday. You mentioned your friend...

  16. OR nurse to ICU?

    CTRN'11 replied to CTRN'11's topic in MICU, SICU

    It's awesome to hear from someone who also came from the OR.. How long were you in the OR before you switched? I really feel like it will be a huge learning curve but like you, I also love to

  17. OR nurse to ICU?

    CTRN'11 replied to CTRN'11's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you so much! It's good to hear that nurses from different backgrounds can work in the ICU and succeed! Whenever I bring a patient from the OR to the ICU I just admire the nurses there and I want...

  18. Interview/Job Shadow in OR

    CTRN'11 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am a recent new grad and I had an interview today for the OR and I loved the staff and the hospital. They are having me come back in a couple days to job shadow in the OR and the Director of...

  19. Interview/Job Shadow in OR

    CTRN'11 replied to CTRN'11's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much! I need to make a really good "last impression" before they make a decision on who to

  20. New Grad: OR interview advice?

    CTRN'11 replied to ajt575s's topic in Operating Room

    I also got an interview for a 9 month OR training program and I believe it will be a panel interview as well. What type of questions did they ask you? I'm so nervous! I've been looking up lists and...