shodobe

shodobe

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  1. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    shodobe replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    I lived in SoCal for over 35 years until about 10 years ago I decided to get out of the over crowded Inland Empire and moved to NorCal. I live in the Sierras east of Sac-Stockton in a small town of...

  2. 30

    shodobe replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah, what is the RN 30 unit option? Worked my whole life, 30 years, and haven't heard of

  3. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    shodobe replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    The good things out weigh the bad in California. As posted above the crime rate is down but commuter headaches are up. I have been in many other states, like Texas, and I could see myself living...

  4. Abd Hyst Preps?

    shodobe replied to Snowshooz's topic in Operating Room

    Sequence is always in the eye of the beholder. I think evey place you go will have a different way of prepping and there isn't probabbly a wrong way. Now after saying this I myself prep the same way I...

  5. The Today Show

    shodobe replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    You are an exception. Unfortunately it doesn't apply to everyone. Where I work it seems the staff, not all though, are of the opinion they are "over priced babysitters" that don't need to have an air...

  6. The Today Show

    shodobe replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I think most of you are missing the point.This is not a fashion show and yes, patients STILL have problems distinguishing who is who no matter where you work. It seems most are more concerned about...

  7. The Today Show

    shodobe replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say this but I did agree with some points the MD on the Today show said. Nursing in general is getting waaaaay to laid back. I started out 30 years ago when the nurses were required to wear...

  8. Foley balloon, test or not to test

    shodobe replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

    Been testing for 30 years and will not discontinue beause of some urologist or manufacturer saying it is not necessary. My ease of mind is all I need. I have had a few failures over the years and it...

  9. Time Out

    shodobe replied to TracyB,RN's topic in Operating Room

    Our surgeons are getting better and better about it. They almost always initiate the time-out

  10. Change title of "Nurse"?

    shodobe replied to AKell388's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't see the point either. It seems that most of these posts of this nature originate from new guys wanting to be a nurse or they already are one and want to start changing titles to fit their...

  11. Bookwalter retractors

    shodobe replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    I have been doing appys for almost 30 years and with a variety of different surgeons, no Bookwalter or self retaing retractor at all. Just the competent hands of their

  12. Question about jewelry and ESU

    shodobe replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    Electric current always follows the path of least resistence and jewelry always has that effect. Jewlery should always be removed unless impossible. I will not remove wedding rings usually because...

  13. Spoiled Surgeons?

    shodobe replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Surgeons are spoiled in general especially the ones fresh out of residency. We never give the surgeons more staff unless it is something very sever or delicate, carotid, thyroid. Lap choles, hernias,...

  14. ALL's WELL THAT ENDS WELL

    shodobe replied to nurs4eva's topic in Operating Room

    Not too many places have the surgeons come in to meet potential employees. I am assuming the director brought him in because she thought that much of you. Good

  15. Question of different Personalities NtheOR

    shodobe replied to Anna5M's topic in Operating Room

    As an "old" nurse of 30 years experience I agree with the other posters on what it takes to work in the OR. Yes, we play all types of music, from Pavorroti to 9 Inch Nails and beyond. Quiet and...

  16. I can't live on OR pay

    shodobe replied to OKJen's topic in Operating Room

    Every place is different and each hospital is different in how much OT one can expect. Where you are located is the most important and from what you said you were going to make an hour you are not on...

  17. LVN programs at CCs

    shodobe replied to br107's topic in California Nursing

    I have been looking into this for a Surgical Tech that works with me and we have found out that there are more LVN programs in so-called Adult Learning programs and "private" schools like Bryman,...

  18. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    shodobe replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you. I ALWAYS address the docs by their proper title whether I like them or not. I work with a small group of anesthesiologists and do have to call them by their first name since...

  19. where is tom cruise baby?

    shodobe replied to TartarSauce's topic in California Nursing

    Just because we are in California, most if not all intelligent people could care less about their baby whether it exist or not. Maybe try search and it will turn up something. After all of his fiascos...

  20. 4 Weeks Notice a Requirement!!!!!

    shodobe replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should never burn your bridges and should leave in a good light, but you are not an indentured servant and should be able to leave when you want without asking someone's permission. I...

  21. 4 Weeks Notice a Requirement!!!!!

    shodobe replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Where does it say that you have to give any notice? As far as I know "notice" is just a professional courtesy given to your employer out of respect. At least in California a former employer CAN NOT...

  22. Best Places to Live - Forbes and Inc Report question...

    shodobe replied to DeepNurse's topic in California Nursing

    I live in NorCal and work in SoCal. I use to "live" in the Inland Empire which comprises the San Bernardino-Riverside areas. I wouldn't consider Riverside in the "affordable" listing because housing...

  23. scheduling call help

    shodobe replied to livingintheor's topic in Operating Room

    Time and a half for worked time, stand-by of a certain amount per hour to carry the pager. No weekend differential where I work. We're up to $7/hr stand-by. We take the full 48 hours for the weekend...

  24. California Nurses: How Much Overtime Tax Do You Pay?

    shodobe replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    fergus, I use to do that all the time in the past especially when I had particularly busy call time. Lots of OT translated into big bucks if I did this and made me feel I worked for my money and not...

  25. OR course

    shodobe replied to avimom's topic in Operating Room

    Unless you are willing to work part-time, Fridays may be a problem. Working PT may allow you to arrange with your manager to not work Fridays but nay other days. Call may be your biggest problem. If...