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  1. ICU & OR debate...

    Gottago posted a topic in General Nursing

    Between ICU and OR, which area of nursing is it easier/more difficult to get your foot in the door? (Area of interest is not a factor in consideration of this question.) Many OR's seem to have...

  2. VA-Unions?

    Gottago posted a topic in Government, Military

    Curious to know whether unions exist within the VA. I've heard of other workers in federal jobs joining unions-what about the nurses in the VA? Any information

  3. ICU & OR debate...

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity, which state do you claim as your

  4. ICU & OR debate...

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the comments. Based on my unscientific research, the doors into and out of the OR seem more narrow than those into and out of the ICU. Few people getting in, and fewer people coming...

  5. During a job interview, what questions do you ask?

    Gottago posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    What are some of the questions you want answered when going on a job interview? Pay, hours,

  6. How many shifts & hrs worked every 2 weeks do you work?

    Gottago posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Curious as to how many shifts & hrs new grads usually work every 2 weeks? I've heard of 6, 12 hour shifts every 2 weeks (split into 3 each week; working 36 hours per week and paid for 40 per...

  7. Area of Least/Most Lawsuits in Nursing...

    Gottago posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you think is the area of least and/or most lawsuits in nursing? Given: no area in nursing is immune to lawsuits concerning their liability. Wondering if a person were able to review all...

  8. Area of Least/Most Lawsuits in Nursing...

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in General Nursing

    Clarification: Lawsuits directly or indirectly involving nurses, but the question of the nurse's liability is involved in the

  9. Help! OLOL or Southeastern nursing school??

    Gottago replied to sher412's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    "Not true." What did I write that wasn't true? I've had several personal experiences when the book contradicted what was on the test, only to have the instructor say, "That's not what's in my...

  10. Poll: How long is your orientation?

    Gottago replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was told, "You have a 6 week orientation, if it takes that long, then you're on your own." This was for the ER. I'd like to work in the ER, but was also offered a 16 week orientation for the MICU...

  11. Greenville-Pitt?

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Bumped in hopes of more replies... I was also wondering where do most ECU graduates go to work after finishing nursing school? Pitt? I've heard the ER and NICU at PCMH has alot of turnover...any...

  12. Asthma?

    Gottago posted a topic in Government, Military

    I think this has been asked & answered previously, but I did not find the thread. If a person has asymptomatic asthma, are they disqualified from joining all branches of the military?

  13. Asthma?

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    I was recently diagnosed with asthma. I've never had any respiratory problems, until a prior chemical spill, which put me in the hospital a few years ago. I currently don't have any symptoms, and...

  14. Asthma?

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for sharing your story. I've heard waivers can be issued, but I suppose it's on a case by case basis. Glad to hear your 19 y.o. isn't being automatically disqualified. Thanks

  15. Greenville-Pitt?

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Would you have any idea as to what areas have high turnover, and possible reasons why? Any idea about demand for nurses? Is there a shortage in the area?

  16. Greenville-Pitt?

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you have the time to answer any more questions, then: Do you have any indication as to the supply and demand for nurses in that area? Are there more nurses than hospitals? Seems like Pitt is the...

  17. Greenville-Pitt?

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the information. Is PCMH a teaching

  18. Effect of the Draft.

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    My apologies for any

  19. Effect of the Draft.

    Gottago posted a topic in Government, Military

    Heard and read a report from NPR that mentioned the President's new war adviser, Lt. Gen. Lute, considers the return of the draft a possibility. What effect do you think the draft would have on nurses...

  20. Effect of the Draft.

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    Agreed.

  21. Effect of the Draft.

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    Another thought: I've tried to explain and clarify my comment regarding, "No derision. Thanks." Would you please explain and/or clarify your comment, "NEW GRADUATE pre NCLEX"? Perhaps if you would...

  22. Effect of the Draft.

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, looks like this is going down the slippery slope of poor communication. The beginning of this thread was started by me with a few questions about the draft. The next reply, by another...

  23. ER or OR

    Gottago posted a topic in Government, Military

    What are the opportunities for either an ER or OR nurse in the (Army, Navy, or Air Force)? Seems like I read a thread that stated OR nurses don't have as many opportunities for advancement in other...

  24. Effect of the Draft.

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    The meaning of my comment was in reference to your comment about being pre-NCLEX. I thought your comment was derisive. Perhaps that was not your intention, but I'm sure there are people who would...

  25. Effect of the Draft.

    Gottago replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

    No derision,