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  1. Need help on Boston pay package

    scrubulator posted a topic in Travel

    Is 1700weekly bad for a traveler to make in Boston. The hourly rate is low ($18) but my housing stipend ($1150) makes up for it (i think). Its better than my current hospital (I'm permanent staff in...

  2. How to read pay packages

    scrubulator posted a topic in Travel

    Im still trying to figure out whats a good travel pay package vs whats a bad one but I keep getting confused. Some people say don't take anything less than $_____ for a housing stipend. Others day...

  3. I just wanna say....

    scrubulator replied to sassysoutheRN's topic in Operating Room

    AGREE 100% Also, read surgeon preference cards before you open anything. This not only saves money but also avoids the classic "didn't you read my preference card " from

  4. CNOR exam

    scrubulator replied to darthsunshine's topic in Operating Room

    My OR had someone come talk to us and reviewed some AORN policies/practices (kinda like a Kaplan review course, except she does this CNOR prep course for a living). They wanted us to pass the test and...

  5. Is the back of the gown sterile?

    scrubulator replied to Lorodz's topic in Operating Room

    Also, the armpits are not sterile on the gown, nor is the neck

  6. Will my personality work will in the OR?

    scrubulator replied to treatjoa's topic in Operating Room

    There are a lot of personalities, but the severity varies among surgical services. ENT and GU are probably the mellowest while Cardiac is....well the opposite. But there will be a couple of people...

  7. New Grad RN in the OR feeling discouraged... Need advice

    scrubulator replied to YelenaRN's topic in Operating Room

    No matter where you go (floor or OR) you will always have some doubt at first. It's normal and it will pass. After my 6month orientation, I worked with one of the meanest surgeons in my OR. Thankfully...

  8. How many times do you count instruments?

    scrubulator posted a topic in Operating Room

    After a big open case my new hospital only counts the instruments only once at the end-when they start to close the fascia (1st count). I think this is unsafe because a instrument (mosquito,...

  9. Travel RN in the Operating Room

    scrubulator posted a topic in Travel

    Hi All, I am thinking of doing some travel nursing. I have 3 years in the OR, but am still not certified (CNOR). Does it matter if I am CNOR certified for travel nursing? Would it make me a better...

  10. Travel RN in the Operating Room

    scrubulator replied to scrubulator's topic in Travel

    Thanks all! Quick side question- does the level of trauma your hospital does based off your emergency department trauma level? I know my hospital isn't trauma 1, but when i google it, it says...

  11. Chicagoland? Compensation?

    scrubulator replied to bigbearnurse's topic in Travel

    For chicago, staff RN are at least late $20 to $30 i

  12. A day in the life...

    scrubulator replied to tachynut's topic in Operating Room

    6:55- Clock in and change into hospital provided scrubs 7:00- Check work assignment=OR 2 with a lap cholecystectomy at 7:15. Walk over to OR 2. Get room ready. Check surgeon preference list if you are...

  13. Switch to OR

    scrubulator replied to OUxPhys's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with Rose_Queen . Its just as important to look at the circulator/scrub (regardless of it being a scrub tech) and see what they are doing. Its funny, I feel in love with the OR from my OR...

  14. Getting your foot into the OR

    scrubulator replied to Heartaflutter's topic in Operating Room

    I came straight from school to OR. I can agree that floor (med-surg...or any other floor specialty) has nothing to do with the OR. My midwest hospital gave me 6months of orientation (in addition to my...

  15. Landing that first ICU job..or at least an interview

    scrubulator posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi! I wanted to get other ICU nurses advice on how to get my first ICU job, or at least an interview. After graduation I went straight into the OR and have been there for 2 years. I really want to go...

  16. new graduate nurse taking TNCC ?

    scrubulator replied to Pusheen's topic in Emergency

    can anyone take the TNCC class? or do we need ED/ICU experience? also, how much is it

  17. Changing from OR nurse to ICU

    scrubulator replied to maricleveland's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am in the same boat as you! I am looking into ICU from OR and want to know what I can do to get into the ICU whether its knowledge about the critical care side or certification. Keep me posted on...

  18. SRNA looking for advice

    scrubulator replied to sweetdreame's topic in Operating Room

    As everyone has stated (and what I will repeat because it is important)-be mindful of our time. It drives me nuts when anesthesia asks for every little thing- "can you pick this medication up from...

  19. Improving Patient Experience

    scrubulator posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi! I was wondering what were some ways to improve patients' experience in the OR. We usually interview the pt in the prep area as opposed to the (actual) OR, to decrease stress for both family...

  20. Let's Learn About Sutures!

    scrubulator replied to CheesePotato's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks!! I just have one additional question that is related to suturing. What are the levels of closures? Like fascia closure, subcutaneous closure, subcuticular closure? What's the

  21. Need Advice- OR to ED or ICU?

    scrubulator posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Everyone! After a year and a half in the OR, I want to move up the ladder and go back to school. I love the OR, but theres not much room for growth except management which I do not want to do. I...

  22. Need Advice- OR to ED or ICU?

    scrubulator replied to scrubulator's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks anon456! I was thinking SICU because surgery is all I know at this point. How hard is it to get into the ICU? I have heard many scary interviews that ask alot of med and drug calculations....

  23. What are the rewards and challenges of an OR nurse?

    scrubulator replied to Niki_RN's topic in Operating Room

    Challenges- +I think your mood largely depends on your surgeon. If its a difficult case, the surgeon can get mad and take it out on everyone (including you). Another one is the case turnover time....