fusionfire32

fusionfire32 has 9 years experience and specializes in OR.

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1. Anyone with experience of new Epic installation into a hospital?

   fusionfire32 replied to HandmadeRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Yes. I am aware of the 1% cap rate. It's really hurtful. However, you got to look at a bigger picture. The benefits of working for nhs are more than you can imagine. I only realised that once I am...

2. Anyone with experience of new Epic installation into a hospital?

   fusionfire32 replied to HandmadeRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Hi there, If you look at my profile, I am originally from London, UK and have moved here to the U.S.. Not sure what the UK program is like but understand this. US has had electronic health records...

3. Anyone with experience of new Epic installation into a hospital?

   fusionfire32 replied to HandmadeRN's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Hi, I am in an Informatics program and to be honest, EPIC certification currently is gold dust. I would give anything to get my hands on it. If you have a bit of experience in implementation, trust...

4. Sterility

   fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Operating Room

   Hi Guy, There are many ways to set up and the one that you mentioned is one of them. the only problem may be in that situation is when an assistant is involved, it does not leave a lot of space for...

5. Sterility

   fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Operating Room

   Hi rose, Thank you. I can now confirm that I am not silly in implementing that. Do you have any research to back that up. I want to ensure best practice. Actually, I had an argument with a RN...

6. Sterility

   fusionfire32 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello fellow or nurses, Have a question. Where do your surgical tech stand during surgery. I was taught to set up according to the side the surgery is going to be and stand opposite the side of...

7. job search after being terminated

   fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I worked in the OR for 7 years doing multiple specialities. What I have learned so far, aseptic techniques and sterility concept never change and neither does the technique to operate. I have used the...

8. job search after being terminated

   fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thank you for your support and you are right on target as to what happened. It has been a confidence shattering experience. I am tri lingual and I understand 2 more languages but don't speak them. I...

9. job search after being terminated

   fusionfire32 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I sincerely need advice with this situation. A bit of background. I am not a new nurse but I am new to USA. My education is not from USA and neither is the culture. Long story short: I passed my...

10. Peri-Op 101 Final Exam

    fusionfire32 replied to Nurse Neddie's topic in Operating Room

    How long was the course if you don't mind me

11. Overwhelmed

    fusionfire32 replied to nurse482488's topic in Operating Room

    Hey girl, I feel ya. Recently I have had a dito experience as you describe. Only difference was that I was experienced OR nurse from a different country. The terms are different, slang is different,...

12. UK nurses in the united states

    fusionfire32 replied to Chisgig18's topic in International Nursing

    Yes I did. At that time, city Uni was offering a program to make hours up. Is the last one to be offered. And that too because I only had theory hours to make so it was no problem for

13. UK nurses in the united states

    fusionfire32 replied to Chisgig18's topic in International Nursing

    I moved here in June this year from UK. I started the process for cgfns in 2009/10. Passed my NCLEX in Oct this year and landed a job in Nov. Not started working yet as start date is in Dec but the...

14. Hi folks

    fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Operating Room

    No problem. Actually thank you very much for being so kind and helping me out. I looked at the mometrix website and they are actually giving the hard copy of the book and flashcards I belive for...

15. Hi folks

    fusionfire32 replied to fusionfire32's topic in Operating Room

    Hey gabino, did you pay for the CCI and mosby?? I had a look and I think the free versions don't offer much. Please guide