rbs105 ADN, MSN, RN

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    OR Nurse to LNC?

    rbs105 posted a topic in Legal

    Out of curiousity, are any of you LNCs previously-or still practicing-OR nurses? I am wondering if this is enough background to become an LNC. I realize they say all you need is an RN license, but I...
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    Is CNOR worth it?

    rbs105 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Can anyone tell me, before I spend $50+ for the study books, $100 for my AORN membership (would do this one anyway) and $250 for the test, not to mention the months of studying and stress and the fear...
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    Traumatic injury of a child

    rbs105 replied to Super RT's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    As a nurse who struggled with infertility, adopted a child w/special needs and finally had an IVF baby, I feel for you! Why is it so simple for some? Now I work in the OR and do pediatric home care....
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    You will NEVER believe this guys...discrimination???

    rbs105 posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi- I have to get some guy opinions. This guy I know is in his first semester of nursing school. He is in an accelerated BSN program. He is with 6 other women. He expressed his dissatisfaction about...
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    You will NEVER believe this guys...discrimination???

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think this is more an issue of it bugging him that someone would blow something up like this. Like in my heart (or whatever the posters name is) he has to just take it because he is the student and...
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    You will NEVER believe this guys...discrimination???

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The good thing is that he has a good reputation and even his classmates are upset that this happened to him. He spoke with another instructor who is also a dept head about it who believes she is...
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    You will NEVER believe this guys...discrimination???

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Apparently the
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    Dilemma: night shift...critical care

    rbs105 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Although I somewhat resent the fact that you are implying that as night nurses we don't care about our health, how we eat, exercise and must not be able to have a social life-at the same time, you...
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    UPMC CEO Romoff's salary hits $4.45 million

    rbs105 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think the real 'sting' of this whole thing is, and I'm sure oramar and others can back me up here, is that it is infuriating to be on the end where you are being told you will not get a raise (which...
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    What Inspired Your Choice of Nursing Specialty?

    rbs105 replied to SunRose7's topic in General Nursing

    Never saw it in nsg school, except a brief stint In L and D when I saw a c-section but I LOVE the OR. I work nights, see trauma and blood galore and I love the fact that I work as a team with so many...
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    "Hidden" UPMC jobs???

    rbs105 replied to Jean1313's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Plus the only way to apply for their jobs is online on their website. Even the jobs posted in the paper have a job ID# to reference on the
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    Qualifications of Nurse Educators

    rbs105 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am starting my MSN degree in nursing education but have really mainly worked in the OR. I am beginning to work in peds home care as I have done some peds rehab work, but am wondering if something...
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    Travel with family?

    rbs105 replied to JessicaRN2008's topic in Travel

    I work in Pittsburgh and took a 13 week assignment in Philadelphia. I worked 3-12's (7a-7p) on T, W and Th in Philadelphia and came home on the weekend to work my weekend job in Pittsburgh (2-12's...
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    Anyone doing pediatric home health?

    rbs105 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in Home Health

    I am trying to work my way back into pt care and starting in peds home health. I have been in the OR but have worked in peds rehab and have a special needs child. It is very nice because I am working...
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    UPMC jobs

    rbs105 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    As for the OR....some stay, sometimes it seems many go. But if you want to get into the OR, they're really the only place that takes people with no training. There is alot of politics, as I'm sure...
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    Qualifications of Nurse Educators

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I wrote my entrance essay about being in charge in the OR...it is an interesting place, but I really would like to teach. I will continue to look...thanks for your help...
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    Qualifications of Nurse Educators

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would like to teach peds clinicals or classroom content....I would love to do OR teaching (clinical or classroom) if it existed in a school setting (ie I don't want to be the OR educator in an...
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    UPMC jobs

    rbs105 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know there is a huge need for RN's in the OR at Presby. I have only been told that there is a hiring freeze if you are trying to move from one UPMC dept. to another...they are not very willing to...
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    OR nurse has some questions

    rbs105 replied to Shannon777's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am in the same boat and have worked in the OR for almost 3 years. I am considering going to med surg (I worked on a floor for 3 mos. after graduation-that was all I could take) only because I am now...
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    What to do w/MSN Education and OR experience?

    rbs105 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I work in the OR and really enjoy it. I am starting my MSN in Education and am wondering...what will I be able to do with it with only having ever worked in the OR? I realize there is the obvious of...
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    Management or Education in the OR?

    rbs105 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am wondering if I can get any input or thoughts on pursuing an MSN... I have only worked in the OR. I would like to get my MSN but can't decide if I want to do management or education. The only...
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    3 weeks down, 10 to go!

    rbs105 posted a topic in Travel

    I am on my first assignment and really enjoying it, but it is alot harder than I thought it would be. People are nice, but some are not so willing to help a traveler. I am in the OR and I was...
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    3 weeks down, 10 to go!

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in Travel

    Hi- This is the first time I have travelled. I am with Medical Express, and my recruiter has been great. I went by myself, but it is nice because there are 2 other travellers in my dept. right now, so...
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    IMC jobs (trauma/OR)

    rbs105 replied to rbs105's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you will love Utah. People complain, and there are things I don't like about it and am happy to be away from, but until you are gone, you just don't realize all the great things there are. I am...
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    IMC jobs (trauma/OR)

    rbs105 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious... I work at a level 1 trauma center on the east coast but I am from UT. I am very intrigued by the new hospital out there. I work in the OR and would like to know if anyone has...