Fun2 BSN, RN

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    How far did you travel?

    Fun2 replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I drive about 70 miles/day...5 X week. I drove to the same area for the last 3 semesters of nursing school, and even farther for the first semester. I'm passing up several hospitals for this...
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    Houston! "Oh you're an RN, nurses make great money"- Seriously....

    Fun2 replied to taapple's topic in Texas Nursing

    We moved,and my daughter had a friend come over to the new house. The friend said, "Did y'all get rich now that your mom's working?" :chuckle
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    El Centro Spring 2009 Admissions

    Fun2 replied to dreamRN9's topic in Texas Nursing

    I really can't say whether I had to show my SS card/#....I don't remember. I do know that there were some students who only had VISAS to go to school here. Therefore, they wouldn't had have a SS#....
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    Pay in Dallas area????

    Fun2 replied to tobelpn's topic in Texas Nursing

    The VA hires LVNs, but not sure of the payrate. UTSW has/had an opening for a Senior LVN....whatever that is. Of course, that may be too far to drive from Collin
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    El Centro Spring 2009 Admissions

    Fun2 replied to dreamRN9's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi and good luck to each of you. I graduated from the El Centro program this past May. I went to NLC, by choice, because 1) it's a nicer campus, 2) it's NOT in downtown Dallas, 3) there aren't...
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    Houston! "Oh you're an RN, nurses make great money"- Seriously....

    Fun2 replied to taapple's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is that your first job as an RN? I was told that nurses, for the most part, have to change locations in order to make more money. (This was from someone who had quit where I was doing my clinical,...
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    how hard is it to get through a OR internship as a GN?

    Fun2 replied to shorty24's topic in Operating Room

    It depends on where you live, the hospital, etc.... I am an OR-Intern...straight out of school. We actually did 3 weeks of class up front, 3 weeks of circulating. Now will have another week of...
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    Is it actually worth it to become an RNFA?

    Fun2 replied to shorty24's topic in Operating Room

    I would love it, but where I work, it wouldn't be beneficial. I work at a teaching hospital. Therefore, the residents close,
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    Basic question about counting

    Fun2 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I have learned that many of the instruments can be grouped together...like "13 pick-ups". Not sure about everyone's policy, but we don't count instruments for non-open cases. In that scenario, only...
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    North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    Fun2 replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    I want to go back, but with a senior in high school....I better let her start up before I start again. HaHa I think being a midwife would be exciting, but I don't think I would want to be one who...
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    North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    Fun2 replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    Yes, Diane told us about that last semester. You have to pass that test, in order to even take the NCLEX. I'd hate to have to be there to share that sad moment. Luckily, we haven't lost anyone in the...
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    North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    Fun2 replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    Oh yes....the resume' portion. I had to do that a month or more after I had accepted an intern position...back in Feb. WHAT A WASTE OF MY TIME!!! We told the instructor that too. Katie, I've...
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    North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    Fun2 replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    I think it was a waste of money as well....and agree that it was just 'busy work'. IMHO, you really only need the access
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    El Centro/North Lake - Fall 08

    Fun2 replied to maurabartley's topic in General Students

    Good luck
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    Is an unmonitored sterile field considered sterile?

    Fun2 replied to buck70's topic in Operating Room

    I think if the sterile field needs to be unmonitored, it should be covered up with sterile drapes or towels, the doors closed, and notices put on the door to alarm any upcoming occupants of the...
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    Funnies I heard today........

    Fun2 replied to Justme123's topic in Operating Room

    Makes me want to look at a badge and say, "Nope I was wrong....thought your badge would of said, "God." :chuckle (Knocking on wood here....so far, the docs have been nice. I've heard the rumors...
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    trouble in OR land

    Fun2 replied to nursing twin's topic in Operating Room

    I was told that, eventually, you develop an "OR Ear". You will work with certain doctors mainly, and you will be able to decipher their voice. On things you can't understand, you simply ask for...
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    My first contamination (I feel bad) LONG

    Fun2 replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    I think it's 'a lesson learned'. We are 'green', and expected to not know everything. Don't feel terrible about it. Of course you'll feel bad, so would I, but really....a "CONTAMINATED" item should...
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    Newbie with Questions

    Fun2 replied to bfwdesigns's topic in Operating Room

    I've always wanted to work in the OR, and I have been in the OR for 1 month now....LOVE IT! You should be able to observe a C-Section, at the least, during your OB/GYN rotation. This is ALL I saw...
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    UT medical center OR residency program

    Fun2 replied to LPMRN's topic in Operating Room

    Not sure which UT you're referring to, but I just started the UT-Southwestern's OR-Internship. I love both campuses, and the staff is great! I was told by one nurse (from her experience as an intern)...
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    El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    Fun2 replied to Spill's topic in General Students

    Spill, I'm actually finishing my 3rd week at UTSW. Guess I need to change that!! :) So far, I LOVE IT! I couldn't imagine myself doing any other type of nursing!! It's NOT an easy job, but I'm sure...
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    El Centro/ Northlake-----Spring 07

    Fun2 replied to Spill's topic in General Students

    The final is the HESI...can't answer the rest of the questions.
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    North Lake/El Centro - Fall '06!

    Fun2 replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    I want to say yes, but it was one with a preceptor, and it depended on the amount of days the student, and preceptor
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    OR oreintation and contracts??

    Fun2 replied to idahonative's topic in Operating Room

    I didn't sign a contract to pay back anything...seems strange. Not that I plan on leaving, but OUCH...that would be a hard decision to make!! My orientation is 9 months, and I had to agree to work 2...
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    El Centro/North Lake - Fall 08

    Fun2 replied to maurabartley's topic in General Students

    I do have a white lab coat that I like, but I it's not a long straight one. It's a short-length coat and gathers/ties in the back. ....It's cute. LOL I would've worn mine if we got to choose out a...