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1. OR Sharps safest practice

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to NurseNicky's topic in Operating Room

   We have the handy little red box too! Numbered foam on one side, magnet on the

2. AORN Periop 101

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to carolinadiva's topic in Operating Room

   Becca1880; I'm very happy you are enjoying OR life, I bet you are an awesome team member! Nice to hear a positive

3. Tax season, What can I right off??

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

   I agree!! You make enough to pay a good CPA, have a chat with them and tell them you think itemizing might be a good option for you. Have all your papers in order and with you, they can ask you a...

4. On-call in the OR

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to lozstar's topic in Operating Room

   Kguill975; My hospital is just the same. We have 4 OR's, 4 circulators, and we still have to do the C-sections. They do provide the baby nurse. Those girls flatly refuse to learn to circulate, even...

5. Work in Alaska?

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to thatchergirl's topic in General Nursing

   Wow that's incredible! I think i am paid like royalty, and I find the cost of living to be much the same! Maybe cause I'm in a smaller

6. Best Nursing Shoes

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to bconlee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have been a nurse for 30 years. I started in Nurse Mates shoes, and for 20 years or so I have worn WELL MADE, WELL FITTING athletic shoes. They usually cost $80 or more, and must be replaced no less...

7. Work in Alaska?

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to thatchergirl's topic in General Nursing

   I lived in the south when I got an Alaska license, it took a little time & I thought it was pretty expensive. My hospital seems to always have positions available, both nursing & non-nursing....

8. Howdeeeeeee! On my way to Anchorage...

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to UTVOL3's topic in General Nursing

   So where have you ended up

9. Call pay?

   blueberry POP tart:) replied to lovey0830's topic in Operating Room

   I get $5 hour to be on call. We get time & a half, 2 hour minimum if called in. If we continue our shift, at 14 hours we go on to double time. Holidays are double time. Plus more perks! I think...