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  1. Peri OP 101 final exam

    rikomom posted a topic in Operating Room

    I just failed the 1st trial of final exam:crying2:. Only one passed at 81% out of 7 RNs in OR training.... I was reviewing questions for each modules but obviously it did not help. The final exam is...

  2. Am I able to become an OR nurse?

    rikomom posted a topic in Operating Room

    I need any suggestion. This is my 4th week as a circulator orientee in 6 month training. I feel exhausted everyday and today it hit me. The first case was an open ortho. I was opening a package of...

  3. Am I able to become an OR nurse?

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much for sincere advice and encouragement, canesdukegirl and idahostudent2011. These comments made me so much encouragement. Probably I took this job without checking enough to know about...

  4. Bipolar and calling in sick.

    rikomom replied to HannahLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You must be worried so much right now because of your manager's email. When you go to see a doctor, make sure to ask to fill out a FMLA form. By submitting that paperwork, you are protected for the...

  5. Same day surgery to Main OR

    rikomom posted a topic in Operating Room

    I just passed Peri OP final exam yesterday and started wondering maybe I should have started in main OR. I am not a new grad. My background is about eight years of med/surg, float, telemetry, and ER....

  6. Same day surgery to Main OR

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you Brownbook. After I read you, I just felt much better. Yes it must be true. It is just like the difference between ICU and med/surg or others. It is a big challenge to handle so many cases in...

  7. Same day surgery to Main OR

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you NurseSnarky. Yes, I agree with you SDS is very fast paced which I like about. I mentioned about sutures before but I know it is not the first thing I am worried about. As you said, it is...

  8. Bipolar and calling in sick.

    rikomom replied to HannahLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You need to focus on your own health before you take care of others as a nurse. Besides, you don't want to lose your license as well as you need to feed your son and pay bills. I wonder if your...

  9. Peri OP 101 final exam

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in Operating Room

    Yay! I passed on the second trial with 93 marks. Thanks for the

  10. Peri OP 101 final exam

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for the replies! Very encouraging. I am not allowed to bring a note or anything in but I have questions I got wrong. I focus on those topics to review... I need to pass this for the next...

  11. FNP in Hawaii

    rikomom replied to somebodyrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is a few years old but still very helpful research. Thank you for westcoastgirl!! The website is : http://www.eileenogrady.net/.../Ranking%20of%20states%20AJNP_April_07_

  12. FNP in Hawaii

    rikomom replied to somebodyrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Although I agree NP would be the best benefits for Hawaii, NPs are still not well recognized yet here. As Zenman said it well, Hawaii is not like mainland. Not many NPs work in my hospital as well....

  13. Which course is the best?

    rikomom posted a topic in Legal

    Hi. I have been considering to go into CLNC for long time and still haven't made up my mind yet. I know it requires lots of efforts and work and still not guranteed for success....it is not like...

  14. Which course is the best?

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in Legal

    Thank you for both replies to Sir1 and TNbutterfly.... I just signed up myself to AALNC course. It will be busy for both studying and working as full time....but this is challenging, I am so excited....

  15. Which course is the best?

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in Legal

    Hi sir1, I was going to apply for AALNC online course and realized that I needed 2000 hours experience in legal experience to receive certification.... I wonder how I could market myself without...

  16. Which course is the best?

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in Legal

    Thank you so much for your sincere and quick response! I am going to choose AALNC online course, not VMI course. I thought Vickie sounded very attractive but expensive and I don't want to apply for...

  17. "Do I or don't I?" CLNC??

    rikomom replied to rng.bar's topic in Legal

    I have seen so many nurses over the years take the courses thinking they were going to be rich. Few get rich, some make a living, and most never even make it to the finish line and they end up...

  18. How long does it take to receive a green card?

    rikomom posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi I am currently working in the states under TN visa and thinking of applying for a green card. I searced engine for "green card" on the internet and so many lawyers and attorneys websites.... Do I...

  19. How long does it take to receive a green card?

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in International Nursing

    Actually, does anyone recommend hiring an attorney on internet? Because an attorney is about 120$/hour in Hawaii, I wonder if I can save some money on internet... Or is it about same?? Ooooo,...

  20. How long does it take to receive a green card?

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you all again!! I was away from computer because of moving to a new home and etc. Then, I started looking at this website and now I am glad I did that! Because this site is really helpful to...

  21. How long does it take to receive a green card?

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you all for quick replies and advice!! I decided to look for an attorney to make sure doing correct paperwork and save lots of energy and time. I am also glad to hear that it would take less...

  22. Can you have twi jobs under a TN visa?

    rikomom posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am currently working in Hawaii and started wondering if I can have one more job under current TN visa. ....Hawaii is pretty expensive!! Is it allowed to work somewhere else under one TN...

  23. Can you have twi jobs under a TN visa?

    rikomom replied to rikomom's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you all for quick replies!! When I apply for another job, I will ask for a job offer letter to the employer . Do I have to cross the border in order to obtain the name of the employer under the...

  24. mental health/psychiatric nurses needed??

    rikomom replied to RPNfromCANADA's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I recently moved to Hawaii from winterpeg, Winnipeg!! It's been very nice living in Hawaii... I know one hospital which is specialized in mental health and I always get an email from medhunters for...

  25. Travel Nurse to Hawaii

    rikomom replied to applesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I recently moved to Hawaii from Canada. So, my knowledge is limited but I try to help you here. I see lots of travel nurses in a hospital. They are all the time in all hospitals in Hawaii. Lots of...