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  1. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    krwrnbsn replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

  2. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    krwrnbsn replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    An older gentleman that I work with calls the

  3. Hospitals Training Surgical Technologists???

    krwrnbsn replied to XJBluto's topic in Operating Room

    There are several teaching hospitals who have surgical tech programs in my

  4. Starting school in the morning

    krwrnbsn replied to Kmonte's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck! Remember to: stay organized, take a deep breath when you are feeing overwhelmed and enjoy the

  5. Being bullied by my clinical instructor

    krwrnbsn replied to Hello.Kitty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Agree with Imccrn62. While it may be difficult for you to do, I think it's your best choice. Take a deep breath and do it. It's very unfortunate that you are in this situation but there are people...

  6. Burnout!

    krwrnbsn posted a topic in Operating Room

    I absolutely love the OR. It has been "my place" for years. I love my patients. What I don't love is the toxic environment of the OR in which I work. It is full of negativity, hostility &...

  7. Povidone Iodine prep solution

    krwrnbsn replied to remccann12's topic in Operating Room

  8. failed nclex pn today!

    krwrnbsn replied to nursej30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up. Your best bet is a review course. These are extremely helpful and informative. I believe I took the Kaplan review course many moons go. And just remember to try to relax and do not...

  9. I need advice..... BAD!

    krwrnbsn replied to oceanlove's topic in Medical-Surgical

  10. How to survey doctors about OR nurse performance

    krwrnbsn replied to fenwayemma's topic in Operating Room

    I love the idea of a "surgical debriefing"! I've honestly never heard of such. I work in a teaching hospital and think this would be a valuable tool. Although I'm not sure how much time it would...

  11. Talk to me about cysto

    krwrnbsn replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Operating Room

    We do not start IVs on cysto

  12. Am I still a nurse?

    krwrnbsn replied to nurseHMarie's topic in School

    You certainly are just as important as those working 12 hours! I have a great respect for what you do and greatly appreciate you & every school nurse who takes care of our children!

  13. VA Hiring Process

    krwrnbsn replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    There is NO hiring

  14. BE CAREFUL on social networks

    krwrnbsn replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

  15. BE CAREFUL on social networks

    krwrnbsn replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

  16. OR Nurse ..... yes or no?

    krwrnbsn replied to kstrac13's topic in Operating Room

    I love all of the great advice you are getting. But being someone who is "sensitive," I have learned how to deal with it. You will come to realize whose comments are important and move on! Such is...

  17. Performance Based Interview questions

    krwrnbsn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hate PBI. I think they are long, and tedious. Anyone else out there have experience with

  18. Finally got an interview

    krwrnbsn replied to Anniehow's topic in Operating Room

    That's awesome. Just remember to take it one day at a time and you will do

  19. New to the operating room!

    krwrnbsn replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Operating Room

    I know for a fact that a good scrub tech can make your day smooth or tough! I have a lot of respect for what they do. Scrubs have actually taught me a great deal about the OR. If you respect them,...

  20. Getting put off my job by nasty nurses!

    krwrnbsn replied to marsy82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  21. Omg! Passed!

    krwrnbsn replied to PnutButterJelly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Let the fun begin!

  22. What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

    krwrnbsn replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was interviewing for my current position and the nurses manger said, "well, aren't you cute." Uhhhh,

  23. Cry for help: I don't think I can do this.

    krwrnbsn replied to -MissTake-'s topic in General Students

    Bless your heart. I can remember being in nursing school with all of these people who knew exactly where they wanted to work and what they wanted to do. I, on the other hand, had no flaming idea what...

  24. Finally got an interview

    krwrnbsn replied to Anniehow's topic in Operating Room

    Best wishes,

  25. VA Hiring Process

    krwrnbsn replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    The hiring process at the VA is long and grueling. It took about 3 months for me to get officially hired. I kept in touch with the nurse manager and nurse recruiter. I probably talked to the nurse...