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  1. What does it takes to be OR nurse

    elle604 replied to CanCan's topic in Operating Room

    The OR is a very fun and learning experience for me depending on which surgeon and team you work with. The benefits outweigh the bad parts. I worked on the floor for 1 year and although I worked with...

  2. What does it takes to be OR nurse

    elle604 replied to CanCan's topic in Operating Room

    Yes surgeons will yell and they may blame on youbor accuse you of something even though its not your fault. Some nurses choose to stand up for themselves and others let it pass. Some surgeons may...

  3. Experiences Travel Nursing as OR Circulating Nurse

    elle604 replied to adzam08's topic in Operating Room

    I have a coworker that did OR travel nurse. She mainly did alot of scrub tech work because they didn't need to train her in scrubbing because everywhere is the same. She worked in nyc, dc, columbia,...

  4. How does OR nursing in the US differ from other countries?

    elle604 replied to Sezza83's topic in Operating Room

    In rochester ny, at my hospital there is usually 2 nurses circulating on day shifts and always 1 scrub tech could be an rn if short. The Operating room assistance help with turnovers, moving help,...

  5. What is going on in this OR?

    elle604 replied to fracturenurse's topic in Operating Room

    I realize that the antibiotics and the fluids go in like if they are giving a bolus! The 2gm ancef, cefoxitan goes in less then 15 minutes which usually would take about 30 mins. I don't think they...

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

    elle604 replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    I just started in the OR after 1 year in orthopedic Med surg. Yes count sheet will help remember the names and what they look like. My job pays for aorn so I get to do the modules so you should check...

  7. track to RNFA, possibly NP

    elle604 replied to elle604's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the responses. I was afraid that my Fnp program doesn't have surgical clinicals. I'm guessing its mainly on the floors. But with my OR experience I'm sure I can network with a surgeon and...

  8. track to RNFA, possibly NP

    elle604 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I just started working in the OR coming from bedside orthopedic so glad I made the change! I'm planning to be certified CNOR and I did get accepted to F.N.P. program prior to getting my OR position....

  9. track to RNFA, possibly NP

    elle604 replied to elle604's topic in Operating Room

    In upstate NY it doesn't require an advanced degree to get Rnfa...so I feel like is it worth going for my NP..? Most hospitals uses surgical physician assistance and hardly any surgical nps. Iam also...

  10. What is going on in this OR?

    elle604 replied to fracturenurse's topic in Operating Room

    On the floor, antibiotics are hung with an alaris pump but in the OR the anesthesiologist hangs it like if he is giving a bolus or IV push, no pump nothing...everyone doesn't seem to mind...maybe it's...

  11. Med surg NP student looking for OR job

    elle604 replied to Missy89's topic in Operating Room

    I think you need ACNP to assistant with surgeries. So you would go back for a post master about 2 years to get

  12. Question

    elle604 replied to lynds80's topic in Operating Room

    I was a new grad for 10 months, I started applying at 6 months and I worked as an orthopedic nurse and yes its possible to go into OR w/o experience and lets just say I'm never leaving ever!!! Good...

  13. New OR RN...which team should I choose???

    elle604 replied to Cay07's topic in Operating Room

    I just started training in the general surgery team which consist of bariatrics, mastectomy, cancer related, GI, etc...its going well so far. I'm not a fan of orthopedic and I was an orthopedic nurse...

  14. Anyone know the new grad salary for RGH (Rochester General Hospital)

    elle604 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes new grad 22.50$/HR after the first year is 4$ raise not 5$. Not including shift differential. I'm currently working at

  15. Need help picking good nursing shoes!

    elle604 replied to bamagirl14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Its true about Danskos. Either hate or love because of the fit. I bought dansko XP Cabrio suppose to be the most cushiony one. After wearing my foot hurted even after I had it stretch and I wear size...

  16. Advice

    elle604 replied to natbug1625's topic in Nursing Career

    What specialty are you in now? And what

  17. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    elle604 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    23.50$/hr Rochester,NY 5 pts 1:5

  18. 3rd TRY!!!

    elle604 replied to jeuulnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It was definitely the longest 49hrs for me! I literally checked both BON and PVT for option to pay for quick results which finally came at 49hours post exam appt. Its all worth the

  19. Passed the Nclex!!!

    elle604 replied to Mandy's_Mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks : ) I studied for 1.5 months did Kaplan Classroom, Exam Cram 4000, and AN!!! I Owe it all to Kaplan and AN. I can't believe it. I didn't sleep well that night but it was fine since I didn't...

  20. Passed the Nclex!!!

    elle604 replied to Mandy's_Mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes paid quick results and I passed!!!! Yesss! The PVT trick does work! I'm so happy! Hope everyone is going to pass

  21. Passed the Nclex!!!

    elle604 replied to Mandy's_Mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well its 48 hrs but the pamphlet does say 48 business hrs so is Saturday included or do I have to wait till Monday? This wait is killing me. My manager expect a call from me today to let her know my...

  22. 3rd TRY!!!

    elle604 replied to jeuulnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Because then it will be exactly 48 hrs from the start of my test. I will

  23. 3rd TRY!!!

    elle604 replied to jeuulnie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will know in an hr hopefully

  24. Passed the Nclex!!!

    elle604 replied to Mandy's_Mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What state are u guys in? I took it 6/14 and still don't see it in the NY Bon. Maybe it takes a bit longer so I'm paying for quick results hopefully today when it gives me the option! Congrats so...

  25. Freaking out a bit...

    elle604 replied to EmilyP8589's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    23 min is impressive! It took me 1.5 hr to get up to 76qs there were a lot of SATA 1ekg 2 drag and drop 1 math 1-2 exhibit. Took on 6/14 will know results