HollywoodDiva

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  1. New OR nurse

    HollywoodDiva replied to Nyla Maddox's topic in Operating Room

    Unfortunately you are starting out at a surgery center and I truly hope they at least precept you for a while because if they don't you will not have the basic foundation of peri-op 101 and learn bad...

  2. Small Rural Hospitals; What is your policy regarding "On-Call"

    HollywoodDiva replied to xenarn42's topic in Operating Room

    You definitely are in a tough spot. Most places have the same policies regarding call, if you take that away you risk losing people in your dept. If you cut back by laying off staff you risk burnout...

  3. NursesRX doesnt pay weekly?

    HollywoodDiva replied to Strawberrykool's topic in Travel

    Since it is a travel company we are dealing with I have to agree with Ned and say it is BS. Cross Country used to pay biweekly back in 2008 but with all the complaints they received from travel...

  4. Travel nursing need advice!!

    HollywoodDiva replied to 86711lh's topic in Travel

    You might want to gain more than a year experience since most facilities specifically list nowadays at least 2-3 years of current experience in your

  5. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    HollywoodDiva replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Pay may be low but I'm sure cost of living is not bad either so it actually evens out. Look at the fact that they will hire you and train you since most new grads these days are averaging 1-2 years...

  6. Has anyone else noticed drop in jobs?

    HollywoodDiva replied to SCRN01's topic in Travel

    Just wanted to know what your specialties are because it has picked up like crazy for the OR in the last month but then again OR is always

  7. Advice on Dealing With Condescending Nurses Need

    HollywoodDiva replied to MotherRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No confrontation is necessary but you do need to call her out on her behavior and establish professional

  8. Preceptoring a new grad...

    HollywoodDiva replied to Jen,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you take a formal preceptorship class that is a 2 part beginner and advance class? Those classes offered by your facility would or should have taught you how to precept and handle

  9. Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    HollywoodDiva replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there is a nursing shortage but what they forgot to tell most people is the shortage applies to experienced nurses. As far as foreign nurses don't think they have it easy coming here...

  10. Has anyone else noticed drop in jobs?

    HollywoodDiva replied to SCRN01's topic in Travel

    Been traveling since 2002 and it did take a dive in 2008 but picked right back up in 2009 for those of us in OR. Even during that time we just extended at the hospitals we currently were at....

  11. What states have the most NG jobs? (the two or three there are)

    HollywoodDiva replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried places that no one wants to go to in CA such as high desert areas? Bakersfield, Fresno, Barstow, Victor Valley, Apple Valley, Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa

  12. Is a tablet a good investment for nursing school

    HollywoodDiva replied to clclc4444's topic in Nursing News

    Flash player can now be used on iPad with Photon

  13. 16 year old in the ADN nursing program, now they're asking me to withdraw? :

    HollywoodDiva replied to xAngel's topic in General Students

    Enroll in the BSN program that way you finish necessary courses and by the time you complete those you are considered an adult to go into your

  14. What to do about disruptive behavior?

    HollywoodDiva replied to Mudwoman's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow!!! That is unprofessional behavior and uncalled for blatant horizontal violence. I would report her

  15. New nurse breakdown

    HollywoodDiva replied to frazzled1's topic in United Kingdom

    Utilize your union, that is what you are paying them for. Charge nurses are there as a resource during your shift...contact your educator and tell him or her of your dilemma so you get the proper...

  16. What do you LOVE about being an OR nurse?

    HollywoodDiva replied to usnwbama's topic in Operating Room

    The fact that you feel as though you are fixing a problem or issue, although it is a thankless job. The days seem short because you are constantly on the go and busy, you perfect time management and...

  17. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

    HollywoodDiva replied to aboucherrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While on a travel assignment in a remote area of CA, I had a patient refuse his surgery because when we the OR on call team showed up at 2:30 am were not white...mind you he had swastikas tattooed all...

  18. Giving up on California

    HollywoodDiva replied to ercastro2's topic in California Nursing

    With 6 years of experience you should have no problems getting a job here in CA. Have you tried a travel assignment first? Plenty of hospitals are actually hiring their travel nurses after their...

  19. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

    HollywoodDiva replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is a female dominated field and everyone has to look at both sides of this

  20. Nursing instructor blues

    HollywoodDiva replied to zephyr9's topic in General Students

    It's tough and like the others say everyone is feeling the same as you are but probably hide it well enough. We all went through the same experience and it's something you must get used to since it...

  21. Favoritism in nursing?

    HollywoodDiva replied to kellycinalli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Favoritism is present everywhere you go...it seems to be the norm. Being the traveler I always see it since I'm the outsider and you can either call them out on their behavior and suffer the...

  22. What are the cases that could be done in a Day Surgery Unit

    HollywoodDiva replied to msmylanan's topic in Operating Room

    Most plastic surgery cases that don't require a hospital stay are done at surgery centers. As an OR nurse you need to start in the hospital as a new grad and learn the foundation of OR

  23. Please help me understand this scenario...can I be banned...

    HollywoodDiva replied to docpsychrn's topic in Travel

    You didn't sign a legal contract so I wouldn't worry about his idle threats. I don't see that holding up in court. Stay away from that company and report that

  24. Reasons applying for position???

    HollywoodDiva replied to KatieBug713's topic in Operating Room

    Just list exactly why you are interested in

  25. First time traveler

    HollywoodDiva replied to ncnursie's topic in Travel

    Great post