born2circulateRN

born2circulateRN

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  1. what specialties do new grads typically start out in?

    born2circulateRN replied to mee9mee9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depends on your location. Some start where they want --and some start in LTC or med-surg as one of the PPs stated. There are hospitals that will offer residency and internship programs for new...

  2. Finally got an interview

    born2circulateRN replied to Anniehow's topic in Operating Room

    Ahhh! Congrats. It must be so exciting. I recently had an interview for an OR position this month - first real interview. I was so excited for the opportunity as well. Wishing you the best of

  3. Scott and White Summer 2013

    born2circulateRN replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing

    @BlueGrassGreenSkies - Hey! I see that you are looking for apartments in Temple. Did you receive an

  4. Need help with job offers!

    born2circulateRN replied to boushie87's topic in Nursing Career

    Oral surgery, IMO. It may not be floor nursing, which isn't all gold and candy anyway - but you will get lots of experience with your assessment skills and IV sedation. Also, I don't think you'd get...

  5. Need Some Encouragement

    born2circulateRN replied to umslalum's topic in Operating Room

    I'm in the same boat, however, I graduated May 2012 with my BSN. I am currently employed as an RN- but I want to try something very different and more challenging - and something is pulling me towards...

  6. Scott and White Summer 2013

    born2circulateRN replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing

  7. Hired as an OR nurse! a few questions for you...

    born2circulateRN replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats on graduating and landing a job in surgery! Must be exciting. I just interviewed for a job in the OR last week -so, I hope to receive some good news this upcoming week. Again, congrats - I...

  8. Scott and White Summer 2013

    born2circulateRN replied to gaby3187's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anyone heard anything? Any

  9. Scenario Questions for New Grad Interview

    born2circulateRN replied to BorgQueen1701's topic in Operating Room

    I'm not an OR nurse, yet! :-) I have an interview very soon. But, I think 2 big things to remember is: (1) Being the patient's advocate (2) Sterility I've been researching lots of articles and threads...

  10. Question

    born2circulateRN replied to lynds80's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much. Same to

  11. Question

    born2circulateRN replied to lynds80's topic in Operating Room

    I've been a RN for about 8 months now - in med surg/critical care. And I must agree with you, bedside nursing is just not for me either. I mean, I do not totally hate my job, but I do not love it...

  12. OR-Surgery Interview for New Nurse - Advice?

    born2circulateRN replied to RNtobeinSoCal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry - I missed the "tomorrow" part in your thread. How'd it

  13. OR-Surgery Interview for New Nurse - Advice?

    born2circulateRN replied to RNtobeinSoCal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Great timing! I wanted to make a thread just like this (well sort of) because I was contacted to schedule an interview for a CVOR/OR position - but in a hospital. I have no prior OR experience. I'm a...

  14. Seton Healthcare Residency Austin 2013

    born2circulateRN replied to db2xs's topic in Texas Nursing

    I applied in the middle of February - my application got routed within the next week and it has been in route ever since - very frustrating. I would, too, love to have this job. Fingers crossed

  15. Seton Healthcare Residency Austin 2013

    born2circulateRN replied to db2xs's topic in Texas Nursing

    Mines did the exact same thing. If you are for sure everything is completed - submit it then contact the nurse recruiter and it will get fixed. Good

  16. Questions about OR/CVOR

    born2circulateRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    1. What types of shifts do you usually work in the OR/CVOR? 12 hours? I know day surgery typically works 8 hour shifts - what is it in the hospital setting? 3-12's? 5-8's? 4-10's? 2. Do you mainly use...

  17. Application Analyst Position for Epic Go-Live

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I applied for an Epic analyst position at my place of employment- and first have to take an assessment test. Any pointers?

  18. Are you a new informatics nurse?

    born2circulateRN replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Nursing Informatics

    How long have you guys done bedside nursing before you transitioned to informatics?

  19. Role of a PACU nurse?

    born2circulateRN posted a topic in PACU

    I am very interested in becoming a PACU nurse in a level 2 trauma hospital. I am relatively new nurse with medsurg/critical care experience and I want to try something different - something that isn't...

  20. What do you see in a Level 4 ER?

    born2circulateRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Any input is appreciated.

  21. Is it appropriate to e-mail/contact a manager before applying for a position?

    born2circulateRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In March, I plan on applying to an open position at another hospital within the same network. It is policy to wait 6 months before transferring. Is it appropriate to contact a manager before applying...

  22. what are you doing about you unhappiness with the profession

    born2circulateRN replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sticking it out until I can transfer to another hospital and specialty to see if I still enjoy nursing. And enjoying my days off

  23. Is it appropriate to e-mail/contact a manager before applying for a position?

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's fine. I do not see you coming off as mean. I wanted to contact the manager to make her aware of my interest in the position. I am unable to transfer or apply since I have not completed 6 months...

  24. What do you see in a Level 4 ER?

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Emergency

    Well in some states, like here, they range from level 1 (comprehensive) to level 4 (basic). I was just wondering what types of patients come through those

  25. Questions about Seton Versant RN Residency in Austin

    born2circulateRN replied to miami1981's topic in Texas Nursing

    Has anyone heard back from any managers for the June 2013