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  1. Dilemma... How to leave gracefully

    Owensaunt replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Nursing Career

    "I resign, my last day will be_____________" is all you need to tell

  2. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Owensaunt replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    mother bring her child in because according to her "he needs his tonsils out" strepped him (positive. Doc examined and wrote script and DC orders. I gave the mother instructions and asked if she had...

  3. Where have you found missing countable items?

    Owensaunt replied to IdahoGrad's topic in Operating Room

    I worked at a level 1 trauma in ohio. We had a trauma pt come in and they were doing a bowel resection. The count was over by 1 lap which was found in the bowel. The patient had pica and had eaten a...

  4. Safety glasses for the OR

    Owensaunt replied to UVAnurse9's topic in Operating Room

    gargoyles are really nice-but

  5. Can a surg. tech. "circulate" a case -give medications?

    Owensaunt replied to Linda J's topic in Operating Room

    Scope of practice? ST's should never hand up anything that comes out of the med

  6. Travel Agencies

    Owensaunt replied to mexdf's topic in Travel

    I've worked with Medstaff out of Philadelphia. Donna G. was my recruiter and has always been someone I gladly give people her

  7. OR Nurse Educator

    Owensaunt replied to mrsilly's topic in Operating Room

    Did you look on

  8. Jacked Up Schedules in the OR

    Owensaunt replied to tarheelrn2000's topic in Operating Room

    Oh and your afternoon charge is sooooo much better than the person she replaced. I would be scrubbed in at 7 and at 1830 she would call in and say "yeah- I have no one to replace you". Eileen is...

  9. Jacked Up Schedules in the OR

    Owensaunt replied to tarheelrn2000's topic in Operating Room

    I know what you mean- I di the same program in 2001. The "F" shift is a pain for several reasons- parking, traffic, etc. The best you can do is wait it out. Working off shifts there has its...

  10. are people seeing movement in the nsg job market?

    Owensaunt replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    If you check out Monster, Career Builder or Indeed. com the home health and LTC areas are always hiring. But in a hospital you may have to take whatever you can find to get your foot in the door. Good...

  11. Got the job only because of who you know?

    Owensaunt replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    As much as it's not appropriate it happens. Nursing is more like high school than anyone would ever think if they weren't a nurse. The sad part is those who did get a position because of who they know...

  12. Trying to get into Peds nursing but not having any luck. Tips?

    Owensaunt replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Pediatric

    Try taking a PICU job for a year. That should help greatly in getting a Peds PACU

  13. why leave an open appendectomy open after surgery?

    Owensaunt replied to Tami707's topic in Pediatric

    Leaving the incision open depends on the amunt of damage has been done by a rupture. Obviously if it hasn't ruptured laproscopic is the standard method of removal. But in many cases when there is a...

  14. RN assigned as a CNA

    Owensaunt replied to myree72's topic in General Nursing

    The first class in nursing school is all about doing patient care, ADL's etc. And if you never did that kind of care as a student nurse than your school did you an injustice- and an injustice to...

  15. Need quick advice re job interview!

    Owensaunt replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same dilemma about a month ago. I left early and ended up sliding off the highway and slamming into a guardrail. I called to say I would be late and why. Once I got there I thought the...

  16. Relocation Info

    Owensaunt replied to Revvy1337's topic in General Nursing

    Apply to all the places and plan to go there for a few days for interviews. I knew I was going to move to NC so I applied to several hospitals and set up all my interviews in the same week. Moving...

  17. Too old to begin career in ED?

    Owensaunt replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

    I recently transitioned from my "home" -Surgery to the float pool which includes floating to the ER. After 10 years trying something new frightens and excites me at the same time. Try it and if you...

  18. Documenting Implants

    Owensaunt replied to buck70's topic in Operating Room

    Do it to cover your

  19. permanent or contract?

    Owensaunt replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I was a traveling nurse for 7 years. You should finish out your contract. If you accept a job they should resepect that you want to keep your commitment. You never now what life is going to throw at...

  20. Need advice After Giving Notice: Should I Lay it all on the table?

    Owensaunt replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I recently resigned from a position because I felt that manager was more interested in maintaining friendships than being a manager. I spoke to my director SEVERAL times about the situation before I...

  21. Need advice After Giving Notice: Should I Lay it all on the table?

    Owensaunt replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I recently resigned from a position because I felt that manager was more interested in maintaining friendships than being a manager. I spoke to my director SEVERAL times about the situation before I...

  22. Was hired but no shifts available

    Owensaunt replied to Gabby-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Per Diem can blow. I worked 2 shifts last summer. Just tell them you were perdiem and there was low census. They're business people they know that nurses get canceled if theres no patients. Thats how...

  23. retaliation after resignation?

    Owensaunt replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    The only info you need to give is : I resign from my current position. My last day will be ______. And sign it. Make sure you give the appropriate notice. RN's usually have to give 4 weeks. You can...

  24. New Travel Nurse-Advice Please?

    Owensaunt replied to Viviana's topic in General Nursing

    It's bad business to accept then decline in case you ever want to go back. You don't want to burn your bridges. But a contract is only official with a signature. Just tell them that you've decided to...

  25. I HATE nursing! (long)

    Owensaunt replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    You need to get into another department. Look into informatics or