MeiLana

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 procedure before timeout was even begun. He'd been rus...

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 acceptable. ....you wonder if kitchen dishes can be obtai...

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

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 at all times.

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 of hair are allowable. I acknowledge I'm in a sli...

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 safe area and have a Nurse's salary, IMO. The furthe...

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 new to OR (still in training) and I thoroughly love ...

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 otherwise.

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 on-call and not sleeping. I used to take call and I'd...

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 thought on "complete proteins", things like where B12 ca...

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 legal it is (disclaimer) but when I applied for my cu...

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

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 PA or RNFA for surgical purposes? There is a Unive...

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

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 herd animals, you've just told her, by your behavi...

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 know exactly what someone is going to say before they...

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 from an internship/residency, but that they would wo...

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 would have done something. At this point, you nee...

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) about, but want to excel at.

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 yourself (friendly, well dressed, good manners) will pr...

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 -- I wondered if there's some new format out that p...

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

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 bathroom where they couldn't see or something like ...

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 that the same as coin. I do. It doesn't equal inc...

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 aren't employees of the facility but contract) are ref...