KarenHalse

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1. count sheet

   KarenHalse replied to MsHB's topic in Operating Room

   It sounds like "count sheets" are still being kept as part of the record...is this true. I haven't seen that in awhile. We count, but we do not keep a count

2. Implant logs....

   KarenHalse replied to KarenHalse's topic in Operating Room

   Interesting....in the last 4 hospitals I have worked at they don't. The hospital I am currently at does but why? Especially if it is not a requirement. We put in in the pt. record, the doc's progress...

3. Implant logs....

   KarenHalse posted a topic in Operating Room

   Does your hospital still keep implant logs? Thanks

4. Travel

   KarenHalse replied to jnkcross's topic in Operating Room

   Jason, there are some travel agencies that specialize in "OR" people but there are so many travel agencies now. It's really more of where do you want to go and who has contracts there. There is alot...

5. Travel

   KarenHalse replied to jnkcross's topic in Operating Room

   Shodobe, I can certainly understand your interest. In my home town, (Melbourne, Fl), the larger of the hospitals pays 3/hr for CNOR, (They are also a magnet hospital). Another hospital pays 1.75/hr...

6. Travel

   KarenHalse replied to jnkcross's topic in Operating Room

   Before you travel you should get at least two yrs experience and try to have a mix of specialties, not just general surgery..I found that ortho and neuro is mostly wanted. Also, learn to scrub...there...

7. Tennessee or Florida

   KarenHalse replied to Lauryn's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to comment here also. I have just moved back to Fl. (Melbourne) from N.Alabama (Huntsville, 20 mi. below the tenn. border). I really disliked being in the Tennessee valley. The air is...

8. highest paying hospitals in florida?

   KarenHalse replied to Roberto's topic in General Nursing

   I would love to hear some replies on this. I am moving to Melbourne next month and will be job shopping. Thanks, Karen

9. Here is an idea for you

   KarenHalse replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Susy, I work in a physician owned surgery center and I can tell you are docs are very happy. I know of one that received a 90k bonus at Christmas time. The pay scale here sucks, sucks,

10. Is this how it is in your OR?

    KarenHalse replied to KarenHalse's topic in Operating Room

    Mike, thanks for the reply. I have had some interesting reports from people on and off the list. Most are varied but none it seems are as bad as where I work. The almighty dollar is the bottom line....

11. Is this how it is in your OR?

    KarenHalse posted a topic in Operating Room

    I want to compare OR's. Where I work and anywhere else in America. I work in a small independent surgery center in N.Alabama. Question 1, versed is given before circulator can check the permit. Is...

12. Florida nurses

    KarenHalse replied to KarenHalse's topic in General Nursing

    Carol, thanks for the reply. It sounds pretty depressing all over. I will probably end up in WPB or back in Melbourne. I will do a little shopping around before I make up my mind. I don't think there...

13. Florida nurses

    KarenHalse replied to KarenHalse's topic in General Nursing

    Tracy, where in S.Central are you. I came up from Melbourne 15 yrs ago. Our pay and work was better there than here in No Alabama. I am thinking of going to WPB to be near family..thanks for the...

14. Florida nurses

    KarenHalse replied to KarenHalse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the post. I am in N. Alabama and it is pretty miserable here. We have 5 classes of nurses that graduate each year....I moved here 15 yrs ago from Melbourne and took a cut in pay then. I had...

15. Florida nurses

    KarenHalse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am relocating to central Florida ( Cocoa to Ft. Pierce) and I would like to talk with any nurses who work any where in this region. What do you like/dislike about your hospital and such. Thanks,...