Hi, I've lived in Toronto for 30+ years and just recently moved to the USA. I am an OR nurse. Mount Sinai is an excellent hospital...teaching hospital. The University Health Network, which includes...
Hi, I took the NCLEX last year and passed with the Saunders books-the question & review book. Right, now it's too late to panic or switch around and about. Focus on what you feel your weaknesses...
Ok, Basi...apology accepted. Thank you for the detailed reply. Your RN license would not transfer to the US RN license. You'd have to take the NCLEX exam. Apply to the state of choice for your...
Hi, Please do yourself a BIG favour and find another agency or go out on your own. You do not need an agency to find a job for you. Most of the time agencies in general, are rip offs and dictators....
Hi There, I'm an RN that was educated & worked in Canada as an RN for 10 years. I've lived in Canada for 30+ years. I just recently moved the US because I wanted hotter, drier climate. I take...
Hi, I'm originally from Canada. I'm not a traveller, but I decided I wanted to a much much warmer climate, so , I relocated to Albuquerque, NM and I hate it here. I hate the state and my place of...
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Hi, The P&P will depend on each hospital. I have experienced the following: -the items in the OR are either covered up with sheets or large plastic bags -some items that can be removed are...
Hi All, I have an interview with the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona next month. I would like to hear from anyone that has worked at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, the one on 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., in the...
Thank you ALL who responded to my question. I really do appreciate it. I will let you know how my interview went and if I liked my tour. I can't go on just from what I've heard, although all good,...
Hi Kabin, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your opinion really matters. How is the BSN program there? How long is it? How often do you attend classes? I'm thinking of taking...
Hi There, I was once in your position, however, I come with more experience. Nevertheless, make sure your resume is impeccable, grammatically and spelling worthy. Don't make it too flowery, straight...
Firstly and foremostly, have you been educated as to the techniques & skills needed to be in the OR? If not, you need to speak with your manager/administrator and ask to be entered into a course...
Ultimately, the whole OR team is responsible and ALL should be disciplined and not one person left out. The purpose of the TIME OUT is to ensure the correct: patient, site, surgery, etc. If all of...
Hello All, I am planning to move to Arizona by the this year's end. I am an OR nurse with 10+ years experience. I have researched a few hospitals. But, I would like to get some real experience...