Amistad

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  1. Advice. Should I stay or should I go?

    Amistad replied to Swalton19's topic in Operating Room

    Hi there! I’m an OR nurse and have been in the OR for almost 5 years. Prior to the OR, I worked in inpatient oncology and did a short stint in an office setting. OR nursing is a totally different...

  2. Are you seeing changes due to Covid?

    Amistad replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    I’m in the same boat. “On call” for urgent cases at home without pay. I was advised to apply for unemployment. Times are

  3. CA endorsement educational requirements

    Amistad posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi all! Is anyone else having trouble getting their license endorsed to CA because of missing educational requirements? I've read that some people have had problems with the Communications...

  4. CA endorsement educational requirements

    Amistad replied to Amistad's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you for your response! I ended up attaching a letter to my application explaining the classes on my transcript and I also included attachments of the class descriptions. I guess they changed...

  5. Question for OR nurses

    Amistad replied to 2010rn42's topic in Operating Room

    Hi Liza, I've been an OR nurse for a little over 2 years now. The OR I work at has hired nurses from various backgrounds including new grads and nurses with non-OR experience like myself. They will...

  6. Can I be a nurse with a colostomy?

    Amistad replied to BellaBlackwell's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    That absolutely should not disqualify you from being a

  7. Cleveland clinic pass physical capability after failing?!

    Amistad replied to LPNtoRN2015's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I find it insulting they even make nurses take that physical exam. Do they make doctors do

  8. New Grad in OR struggling

    Amistad replied to StringOR's topic in Operating Room

    StringOR; I'm sorry you're going through this! Being a new nurse is tough. Being new to the OR is tougher! I've been a nurse for 3 years and recently started in the OR. As a new grad I definitely...

  9. First Assisting Options

    Amistad replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

    There are NPs at my hospital who first assist in surgery, but they also see patients post op on the floor as well. RNFA sounds like a good option, but I'm not sure how easy it is to get the cert in...

  10. Lied to in Interview

    Amistad replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    I agree good for you!! You probably did the right thing. Also, nurses should not have to accept unreasonable working conditions just because "that's the way it is/it's always been". We are...

  11. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    Amistad replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    I'm glad to hear that your work environment is not toxic. I have to respectfully disagree with your point that nurses are not vital to an operating room. Nurses use evidence based practice to promote...

  12. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    Amistad replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    Whoa. It sounds like you've had a very bad experience. Ive had a good experience so far. I just started in the OR 3 months ago and one of my favorite parts of the job is that I feel like I am an...

  13. Misery loves floor nursing

    Amistad replied to Newbie_1's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm it's not a bad idea to drop to part time or even to 80% employment depending on what u can do financially. The extra day off could really help. You should probably stick around for the full...

  14. Periop Interview Questions

    Amistad replied to qrkid's topic in Operating Room

    I have to disagree with jeckrn (although I worked on the floor before going into the OR). About half of the nurses I work with in the OR started there and loved it so never left. You don't...

  15. Finally in the OR!

    Amistad replied to Toast&Butters's topic in Operating Room

    I am learning how to scrub right now too and I TOTALLY feel your pain! I feel so dumb. I can barely figure out how to hand instruments the correct way. I wish I could practice in a simulation...

  16. Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    Amistad replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    Don't resign! Every nurse makes mistakes, especially when in a hurry. Go to the meeting with the manager and talk it out. Discuss how you could prevent this in the future. Clarify which drips need...

  17. Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    Amistad replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry Rose_Queen. I'm sorry you had to go through this, and I'm sorry that human lives can end so quickly and unfairly. You and your team did what you could and the rest was out of your...

  18. Accepted an OR position!

    Amistad posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi all! After trolling the OR nurse forum for a while I am pleased to announce that I will be starting a staff nurse OR position in January! Hoorayyy! I could not be more excited. I'll learn to...

  19. Accepted an OR position!

    Amistad replied to Amistad's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you!! Good luck with your decision, you have some great options. I'm excited for a fun new year

  20. Accepted an OR position!

    Amistad replied to Amistad's topic in Operating Room

    Thank

  21. Accepted an OR position!

    Amistad replied to Amistad's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you!! I hope you get the job!! As for my interview process, I had a phone interview first. I talked about my passion for advocating for patient comfort and safety (i.e. preventing falls,...

  22. Can you talk some sense into me?

    Amistad replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you're going to have to leave your current job next fall whether you'd like to or not due to scheduling clinicals. It would probably be much more stressful to train at a new job at the...

  23. Seven Hells: Vent

    Amistad replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would advise to apply elsewhere. I had to leave a job after 9 months for family reasons and I was shocked how quickly I found another job. there is no harm in putting yourself out there. Just be...

  24. Depression from nursing, looking for input?

    Amistad replied to GuvnerH's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I quit after only 1.5 years working in oncology. I had lost a parent and found it very difficult to carry my own grief and also help support my patients and their families. I felt guilty about...

  25. Really unhappy in new clinic job. Should I go back to the hospital?

    Amistad replied to j8810's topic in General Nursing

    I think your job history is good. You stayed at your first job for 3 years and float pool for over a year. I would not consider you a job hopper by any means. Your broad experience would make you a...