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  1. Bair Hugger

    kellygurl64 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Can you use an under body bair hugger and either and upper or lower as well over the

  2. Bair Hugger

    kellygurl64 replied to kellygurl64's topic in Operating Room

    I have worked at a few places where we have used upper and lower (spine), as well as under and lower (breast) with NO issues. In fact, the anesthesiologists mandated it!!! I am at a different facility...

  3. Looking for travel nurse buddy!!

    kellygurl64 replied to e12806's topic in Travel

    I PM'd

  4. Looking for travel nurse buddy!!

    kellygurl64 replied to e12806's topic in Travel

    I applied for my OR license tonight. I may come up there in March. PM me

  5. Will travel nursing survive Obamacare?

    kellygurl64 replied to Janethenurse's topic in Travel

    I attended the Travelers' Conference in Vegas. The smart people who crunch numbers said Obamacare will be great for travel nursing: everyone will have insurance and use it. Hospitals would also rather...

  6. Headed across the country! Tips for packing/the move?!

    kellygurl64 replied to palmbeachRN's topic in Travel

    I drove from Ft Laud to LA 4 months ago. I had an extravagant trip planned, then realized the immensity(is that a word?) of a cross country drive. I did I-10 to I-8. I think you can do I-10 all the...

  7. Travelers Conference?

    kellygurl64 replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

    I had so wanted to spring for the ARIA! It is really is a good deal through the travelers conference website- $169, I think. However, I decided to stay and hit Lake Mead Fri night and stay there Sat...

  8. VA Travel Nurse Corp

    kellygurl64 replied to vanurse1022's topic in Travel

    There is an old post (somewhere here) that gives alot of info on VA Nurse Travel Corps. I read quite a bit about it, went to the site, started the paperwork, then basically gave up and went the...

  9. Travelers Conference?

    kellygurl64 replied to northcalgirl's topic in Travel

    I am going to register,

  10. Anyone traveled to Hawaii? Best agency to use?

    kellygurl64 replied to Lynn1007's topic in Travel

    Planning HI in Dec-Jan. Do the "local" agencies in Oahu arrange housing ? (Does anyone know?) Has anyone traveled there with any of the "larger"

  11. getting a CA license

    kellygurl64 replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    I just got my perm ca lic, but I had sent prints in and they sent to FBI. I am not positive, but I am pretty sure if you want livescans, you must do it in thestate of CA. Their board is very helpful...

  12. Need advice

    kellygurl64 replied to raej11's topic in Travel

    I vote YES! Things happen for a reason and it sounds as if you are long overdue for an adventure. Decide where you want to go first and apply for the state license. If you want to try for a first...

  13. OR Travel Nursing

    kellygurl64 replied to BekahRose's topic in Travel

    Nurseinadream:Considering Dartmouth OR offer. I see you liked it there! Will probably wait till fall. Thoughts on housing

  14. New Assignment in Ft. Laudy Daudy!! :)

    kellygurl64 replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Travel

    I live in and grew up in Ft. Lauderdale. I have never worked at Cleveland Clinic, but know a few ppl who have and it has a good reputation. Do you know where you will be living yet? Where are you from...

  15. Congress,New Orleans

    kellygurl64 replied to kellygurl64's topic in Operating Room

    March 24-29, 2012. Cannot get website to post, so Google AORN Congress for info. It takes many years to become very proficient in OR. Even after many years, every case and patient is different. We are...

  16. Congress,New Orleans

    kellygurl64 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Anyone going? I am- first time! Excited; plus, never been to NO. If anyone has ever been to Congress, what to expect, hints, etc.

  17. OR certification

    kellygurl64 posted a topic in Travel

    I am planning to travel in 2012. I unfortunately let my CNOR certification lapse a few years ago. Do I need to have this to travel? I have 23 years

  18. Manhattan

    kellygurl64 replied to PatiRN's topic in Travel

    YAY. Glad you reposted. I would love to travel to NYC and need info as

  19. Safety glasses for the OR

    kellygurl64 replied to UVAnurse9's topic in Operating Room

    I went to the hunting section at Walmart and got a cute pair of pink "shooting" glasses. They were about $7 and work

  20. Anyone ever feel bored?

    kellygurl64 replied to hs2005's topic in Operating Room

    NEVER! Once case gets going, there is still so much to do! Charting, yes, but there is so much more: re-review card to be sure everything is there-and update it if needed; get dressings ready. Help...

  21. How do YOU organize the records?

    kellygurl64 replied to wooh's topic in Legal

    Agreed! I like to keep it like a hospital chart, but my Chrono summaries are a Word document. I do tables with 3 columns: Provider, date, summary. Each page is numbered and I have headers on each page...

  22. is it too late to get into travel nursing when you're over 40?

    kellygurl64 replied to adireen's topic in Travel

    I am so happy to see that there are many "over-40s" traveling. I am 47 and just got the "baby" off to college. I am planning to start travel nursing in May. I have waited so long for this, and this...

  23. OR certification

    kellygurl64 replied to kellygurl64's topic in Travel

    Thanks, Deb. I do have ACLS. I may try to recertify..we will see. I may try an assignment and see if I like it rather than stress. Thanks so much for your input,

  24. Can I still be a good nurse when I have anxiety and low self esteem?

    kellygurl64 replied to sunnyskies2's topic in General Nursing

    I was VERY shy when I started in nursing. Want a sure-fire cure for your anxiety and low self-esteem? STAY IN NURSING!!! You will become a strong, assertive, self-confident person. Keep trying!...