MeiLana

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  1. How to handle aggressive episode

    MeiLana posted a topic in Operating Room

    I will try to make this as vague, but detail pertinent, as possible. I had a physician yank something out of my hands this week, yell at me in front of the entire room, and bully ahead into the...

  2. You know you're an OR nurse if...

    MeiLana replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    You know you're an OR nurse when other nurses ask you why you are holding your hands "up" after washing. YKYanORnurse when ..... ....you think reusing a hand towel in your home bathroom is not...

  3. New Grad Nurse looking to get into Periop Nursing

    MeiLana replied to MissHamhead's topic in Operating Room

    I've heard a similar cost-per-training quoted to me -- where do these numbers come from -- how do they break

  4. Warm up jackets mandatory

    MeiLana replied to Junebug59's topic in Operating Room

    We are doing this at our facility, as well. We are short on enough to go around and enough of the right size. I think they're going to order more and push that we fully convert to wearing the jackets...

  5. Can you have piercings in the nursing program?

    MeiLana replied to choomtop's topic in General Students

    Something to consider -- many hospitals will not allow visible piercings (or tattoos) like that. My hospital's dress code policy goes so far as to discuss not only piercings/tattoos, but what colors...

  6. compensation in your state

    MeiLana replied to bjy26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm in an area where starting pay for Nurses goes anywhere from $21-$26/hr and a 1 bedroom will start around $800-$1000. Welcome to the DC Metro and surrounding areas. You cannot live alone in a...

  7. General/National Status?

    MeiLana posted a topic in Operating Room

    I received a communication this week referencing an OR RN and CST shortage locally and nationally and that even traveling OR nurses are in short supply. I was surprised that this is the case. I'm...

  8. lithotomy before induction?

    MeiLana replied to ddidavis's topic in Operating Room

    We had this very discussion recently and that's not how I'm being taught for every reason you said, plus most recent textbook is stating

  9. On Call ?

    MeiLana replied to Bell13's topic in Operating Room

    I think OP is trying to figure out what she's in for and that's admirable so she doesn't become one of the statistics that train and then quit... ..and 2nd -- you're completely right about being...

  10. Veganism and the pursue of nursing

    MeiLana replied to sparkles24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I toy with veganism -- I'm still on my journey to get there. I follow the writings of Ginny Messina who is a registered dietician and vegan, and has written about the myths of soy, the current...

  11. This is just too much

    MeiLana replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you've only been there 3 months, is it possible to look for another job on the premise you've not held this one? I've read other threads where people have suggested the same. I don't know how...

  12. Two months in...

    MeiLana replied to SarahClaire's topic in Operating Room

    I'd really love some pointers on online resources, apps, sites, quizzes!

  13. Revisit: PA or RNFA

    MeiLana posted a topic in Operating Room

    I'm doing a bit of research. I've searched on both PA and RNFA through this site but most of the threads are anywhere from 5-10 years out of date. What is the current culture/climate regarding going...

  14. I got an offer I couldn't refuse! How not to mess this up!

    MeiLana replied to llb_rn's topic in Travel

    I'd love to know what city (and agency) you're working in/for. I used to live in Ohio and find this

  15. How much trouble am I ? Scale: 1 to super fired

    MeiLana replied to imalilteapott's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Haven't quite read all the comments, but when does rank give license to be "mean"? Then she ripped you a new one when you apologized (which I wouldn't have done, btw...). In the language of pack and...

  16. Job Interview/Talent Review

    MeiLana posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Several classmates and I have received some odd questions for a "talent review" or just in our job interviews: -- How would you handle praise from a peer? -- Do you find yourself startled that you...

  17. New grad over 1 year and a few months

    MeiLana replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also agree. I took, and encouraged my classmates to take, several PRN jobs. When I was offered a first full hospital acute care position, I was told that the work I'd done _COULD_ disqualify me...

  18. Resigning and the Incessant "Why?"

    MeiLana replied to technofreak's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Someone else said that your complaints would not be news to the manager and if your complaints upon exit were going to make an impact, the truth is they already would have. If management cared, they...

  19. Helpful Tips for New OR Nurses

    MeiLana replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    I really appreciate this post. As my start date gets closer, I am getting more nervous and I appreciate having something like this. It gives a visual into a world I know almost nothing (so far)...

  20. Moving to BR with 6 mo experience as RN

    MeiLana replied to guest574360's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I'm from Louisiana but I live in the DC area -- you'll be fine. Just take a bit of time to research where you want to be (what hospitals). As a Louisianian, I can tell you that how you present...

  21. Job Interview/Talent Review

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

    Right, I was wondering if it was some sort of psych eval (lite) looking for some sort of doesn't-play-well-with-others tendencies? But.. they were strange questions. 3 of us got the first question...

  22. Revisit: PA or RNFA

    MeiLana replied to MeiLana's topic in Operating Room

    I start on the 12th, too!!! So excited.

  23. Nursing Student Ethical Dilemna

    MeiLana replied to cbs701's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I haven't read the whole thread, but I had a preceptor who did this, too and it blew my ever-lovin' mind. She was catholic and said if she thought the baby was going to die, she'd baptize it in the...

  24. Does experience help RNs get paid more?

    MeiLana replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in New York Nursing

    Pretty much. In this job market, "more ready" and "previous experience" just mean you get a foot in the door or face time or a call back or a slightly higher chance at the job. Many people consider...

  25. New procedures without training: Irresponsible or unavoidable?

    MeiLana replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    I was actually asking about the 12/10 surgery for "next day" that Rose Queen mentioned, "Actually have another scheduled for tomorrow- certain people (who the case can't be done without and who...