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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 so much more abstract and applied questions overall...

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 implant and then grabbed the inside package which was...

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 OR. I questioned myself why I needed to switch my...

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 position. At least, you don't need to worry about ca...

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 eight hours. Quick turnover. Quick charting. That...

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. I recently transferred to same day surgery (SDS) w...

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 not about suggesting a suture. In ER or other floor ...

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 workplace would be able to support you a sick leave unt...

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

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 time since if I don't I need to find another job as p...

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_ %5Bfinal%5D.pdf

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. Just not there yet.... unfortunately. Working in Hil...

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 working as RN in a hospital....not promised. However, a...

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. Thank you for supporting my decision. Please bear ...

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 certification??? Any advice, please....

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 financial loan. However, I might go to her conferenc...

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 keeping/going back to their clinical jobs because it is e...

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 need a lawyer for this? Or is it good enough to app...

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, expensive!

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 make a big decision such as hiring an attorney or mak...

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 than two years....that would give me somewhat feeling...

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 visa? I will appreciate anybody's advice!

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 current TN visa? Or do I receive another TN visa ...

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 job opportunities but I don't have the name right...

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 them live in just around Waikiki area, which is cl...