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  1. New Grad in OR struggling

    ehil007 replied to StringOR's topic in Operating Room

    Omg, this sounds like I wrote this! Everything to the being told I'm quiet to an empty educator role and everything in between! Finally, 10 months in I'm finally not super stressed everyday.. If you...

  2. Scrubs run the OR, not nurses.

    ehil007 replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    We scrub as nurses, and the techs definitely respect the RN's. Techs talk about becoming nurses but never the other way around.. I would find a different OR, one with higher acuity in which the nurses...

  3. Periop 101- I just want a damn interview!

    ehil007 replied to amari's topic in Operating Room

    I got in with an ADN, try Colorado!!its beautiful here and has many hospitals.. My company's periop 101 cover Colorado Springs, Denver, Parker, castle rock and

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

    ehil007 replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

    I will say.. I felt so HONORED to become an OR NURSE.. I never thought twice.. But sometimes I think I need to shadow on the floor for the basics. I literally learn 5 things new everyday, and at least...

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

    ehil007 replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

    I finished the periop program in 6 months too.. New grad as well...Then I had to fly solo. It is hard, face paced and I'm often nervous. The fast pace and the pressure to be even faster is something...

  6. Finally in the OR!

    ehil007 replied to Toast&Butters's topic in Operating Room

    I'm doing my scrub rotation now and I feel like I suck!!! I want to just circulate at this point but I know I need to learn this skill.. So many rules and so much pressure! I'm feeling

  7. Finally in the OR!

    ehil007 replied to Toast&Butters's topic in Operating Room

    Hey all! I accepted the position as Peri-op nurse and I am going through the training program (101) at the hospital for the next 6 months! I am so excited but I'm also terrified! That's so weird,...

  8. Let's Learn About Sutures!

    ehil007 replied to CheesePotato's topic in Operating Room

    Why a dyed or undyed preference, just out of curiosity? I start an OR training program soon and I'm trying to get a head

  9. FL RN trying to get Colorado RN

    ehil007 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    2 duis and other small charges almost 10 years ago. Florida had no problem with my background but I'm trying to get liscened in Colorado and I'm getting some heat.. They want all court documents and a...

  10. FL RN trying to get Colorado RN

    ehil007 replied to ehil007's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I gave them the records and wrote a letter explaining everything. My teacher told me to take ownership and be remorseful in the letter. I'm still waiting to hear back. I was told if they do say no, a...

  11. DUI over 8 years ago - Endorsement to CA?

    ehil007 replied to MyCityLights's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    2 duis and some other little stuff almost over 10 years ago... I'm liscened in Florida and trying in Colorado. They want a bunch of documents rand letters. I'm so nervous! I dont want to move back to...

  12. National Helping Individuals with criminal record Re-enter through Employment Network

    ehil007 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm a RN in Florida and I just moved to Colorado, got a letter from the board of nursing in Colorado! Help anyone? I'm freaking out!!! This stuff was almost 10 years ago and Florida didn't even bat an...

  13. HELP!

    ehil007 replied to SdntLis's topic in General Students

    This feeling will not go away until you graduate! It only gets worse... I was in the same boat with a very expensive private nursing school. I saw people failing out near the end and I thought how...

  14. Pregnant during nursing school

    ehil007 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    Trust me when I say I'm not trying to brag but I passed my exit HESI on the first try and passed my nclex in 75 questions...my point is...is be strong you can do

  15. Pregnant during nursing school

    ehil007 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    I had my second baby right smack in the middle of nursing school... unplanned! It makes a difficult time even more difficult but with even more determination, it is definitely possible.I even breasts...

  16. The pvu trick did not work for me and i passed!!

    ehil007 replied to WalkingByFaith's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've only heard...that the trick works after 24 hours. I wAs to uptight to try tricks.. I got results in 72

  17. How The NCLEX Works (Part I): Computerized Adaptive Testing

    ehil007 replied to TheCommuter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's how I played too, passed in 75! I either knew or didn't... Next

  18. New Grad RN can't find a job

    ehil007 replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Naples Florida or Colorado

  19. Transferring During Nursing School (TN to FL)

    ehil007 replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in General Students

    Check out

  20. Pregnant during nursing school

    ehil007 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    I just did it. With 3 terms (of 12) left. I just finished my first term with the new baby (and big brother). Clinicals were tough to get up so early after having been up and down through the night,...

  21. My NCLEX RN Experience

    ehil007 replied to schizo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good prep, I like ur

  22. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    ehil007 replied to sharkbacon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think it's a better sign than not to get cut off on the minimum. I think if you answer wrong in certain subjects they add more questions. I hope that helps ease you nerves a little

  23. April test takers

    ehil007 replied to Nurse_AR415's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Curious to know if you pass, I've taken this approach in school and is been ok. I hate it to, but I usually retain information easily and trust that I can pull it up during a test. Not sure if that...