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    New Grad in OR who wants to quit in less than 6 mo

    springchick1 replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

    And that right there is the
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    Disrespectful patient

    springchick1 replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But he said he did so whether he did or not, he needs help and doesn't need to be told he is childish and needs to grow up. He ended up hitting himself and having to had security called. Clearly he...
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    Disrespectful patient

    springchick1 replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This has nothing to do with being PC and everything to do with a patient who had attempted
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    Disrespectful patient

    springchick1 replied to hwknrs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, somebody needed to tell him. You are NOT that
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    Schedule Conflict

    springchick1 replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    Are you are the position you were hired for is day/evening? Maybe it was strictly and evening
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    choosing Nursing School

    springchick1 replied to seo06y's topic in General Students

    Have you talked to any schools in your area? Have you done any research on your
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    Does mother know best?

    springchick1 replied to Fayevalentine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is a huge difference in getting a reference from a friend and working with your mother. And when you come to a public forum, you open yourself up to all sorts of responses. You can't pick and...
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    Does mother know best?

    springchick1 replied to Fayevalentine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm surprised she's allowed to work with her mother. Most places won't let family members work under the same
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    Does mother know best?

    springchick1 replied to Fayevalentine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Be an adult and make your own
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    bullying? racism? or overreacting?

    springchick1 replied to beachbum2000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or maybe it's a homework question disguised as a work
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    New OR nurse who wants to quit in less than 6mos

    springchick1 replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seems fast to me. Our orientation is a minimum of 6 months in the OR. That doesn't include any class time/videos/whatever. That being said, it takes at least a year to feel comfortable in the OR with...
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    New OR nurse who wants to quit in less than 6mos

    springchick1 replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think this is a common problem with student nurses in the OR. The OR is new and fun and exciting! It's fun watching surgery. But there is so much more to circulating than watching surgery and most...
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    Failed NCLEX 5 times and graduated with honors. How many people failed 5 times already?

    springchick1 replied to drwhynot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What school did you attend and what is their NCLEX pass
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    Why or why not CRNA?

    springchick1 replied to AlrightMike's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    True, but a lot of them do. Depending on where OP lives, it could be an
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    Low GPA school options

    springchick1 replied to Abguy's topic in General Students

    Just make sure the hospitals in your are will hire from these schools. My manager, along with many others at my hospital, will
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    Why or why not CRNA?

    springchick1 replied to AlrightMike's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Or do what a lot of people I know did. Get your ADN and while you are working your year or two in ICU, complete your BSN. Then you have two years of CRNA school. So it doesn't always take 10
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    NCLEX pass rates

    springchick1 replied to dinzz's topic in General Students

    Also, make sure it is a reputable school and that you will be able to get a job when you graduate. And don't talk to the school about it, call the hospitals. If the pass rate is that low, they may...
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    Do nurses and surgical technologists get inflation increases when working in a hospital?

    springchick1 replied to Logan2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my state, you can't be a first assist without being a nurse. However, you can be a private
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    Pregnant nurse: scared of problems with baby from working as a nurse.

    springchick1 replied to Nursing2102's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes! You're pregnant, not disabled. We've had some that have been like that and it is miserable for everyone else. Be smart but also do your
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    Protective eye wear

    springchick1 replied to Alor14582's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My OR provides disposable eye for any CRNA who wants it. That way, you aren't having to constantly clean them. You just toss them and get a new pair if they get dirty. Of course, 95% of our CRNAs...
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    CRNA Job areas

    springchick1 replied to miamiheatrn's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't want to work in the OR, then you may want to go a different
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    I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

    springchick1 replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

    But is she going to be able to do clinicals anywhere? It doesn't matter if she is paying tuition if the hospitals won't let her
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    CRNA Job areas

    springchick1 replied to miamiheatrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've never known a CRNA to work in the
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    Low GPA school options

    springchick1 replied to Abguy's topic in General Students

    OP, your best bet is to retake some of your classes. A 2.8 wouldn't get you into the community colleges in my area. They are extremely competitive to get into because it is a shorter length of time...
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    how to stay warm in the OR?

    springchick1 replied to RN6789's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I guess I should have explained better. I know the patient does better when they are warm. And yes, there are times when the patient is actually cold. I'm talking about when the CRNA has in short...