ORSmurf

ORSmurf

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  1. Northern California Nursing Salaries

    ORSmurf replied to sospaingirl's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Maria, I'd check out some other hospitals in that area. It doesn't sound like enough, especially since you've got experience already. I'm in Northern California and started at about $30/hr as a...

  2. Too noisy during turnover??

    ORSmurf posted a topic in Operating Room

    Isn't the room turnover usually a bit noisy? I mean, we're dealing with a lot of big, bulky equiptment and it can hardly be helped that it be noisy. So - I was on-call last night and I was trying to...

  3. OR shifts

    ORSmurf replied to hondurena's topic in Operating Room

    I work at a very small community hospital (4 OR's) and most people work 6:30-3:00, and a few work 9:00-5:30. I take call one weeknight every other week, and one weekend every 5 weeks. The weekends...

  4. Too noisy during turnover??

    ORSmurf replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks guys - ya, I was thinking that she should have been saying "thank you for cleaning up and sorry I didn't help"...

  5. Can you keep up with fast pace?

    ORSmurf replied to Pam RN's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks. You're right - I had no idea how much I didn't know about what a circulator does. I think it would be a good idea to have all our scrubs shadow a circulator for a day or two to get more of...

  6. Can you keep up with fast pace?

    ORSmurf replied to Pam RN's topic in Operating Room

    I was a scrub for 8 years and finally finished the RN program this May. I've been orienting to circulate and have to say the most uncomfortable part for me is keeping up with the fast pace. I feel...

  7. Enlon Medical Center Chico

    ORSmurf replied to Agnus's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, Enloe is the only hospital in Chico. There are also many smaller facilites in town (nursing homes, clinics and Dr.'s offices). The two other hospitals close to chico are Feather River hospital...

  8. Enlon Medical Center Chico

    ORSmurf replied to Agnus's topic in California Nursing

    Do you mean "Enloe"? I think that they do have a union there. I also think it's pretty normal to expect call off during low census and have to pick up some overtime sometimes when short staffed. I...

  9. One Trick Ponies in OR

    ORSmurf replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Wow - what happened?? Sorry if I'm being too

  10. Call Back Pay

    ORSmurf posted a topic in Operating Room

    I was just wondering about the policy on call back pay at other places. I work at a smaller hospital and they don't pay us over-time for a call back if it is during "normal business hours" (Mon-Fri)....

  11. Interview for OR RN intern position, Help Pls!

    ORSmurf replied to moliuchick's topic in Operating Room

    Hi, I think some important traits for an OR RN would be the ability to remain calm under pressure, the ability to prioritize (when you have an anesthesiologist, a surgeon and the scrub nurse all...

  12. How do you decompress after work?

    ORSmurf replied to QuilterLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you can muster the energy, exercise is great. Yoga is great to relax before going to sleep. Reading or getting into a good movie can really distract my mind off of work too. If all else fails, I...

  13. From Vancouver, Canada

    ORSmurf replied to noworries's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I just graduated from an ADN program in May. I started at a little over $30/hr, which is great, but I don't think that it balances out with the cost of living. My husband and I don't have any...

  14. Are You Hard On Yourself?

    ORSmurf replied to lisa41rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't really have any suggestions since I'm also a new RN. I can, however, totally relate! I am working in the OR and most days I feel really good, but then on some days, one little thing can...

  15. Tuition Reimbursement

    ORSmurf replied to stlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my employer will reimburse 1/2 the cost of books and tuition up to $500 a semester. I suppose it's better than nothing. Every little bit does

  16. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    ORSmurf replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's too funny! I am almost compulsive about washing my hands (which is probably good, since I work in OR). I always have a few alcohol swabs in my purse and if we stay in a hotel, I wipe the...

  17. OR nurses, I need advice : )

    ORSmurf replied to stn2003's topic in Operating Room

    I know it can be hard to leave your comfort zone, but you should go for it. What have you got to lose by applying and going for an interview? I am a new RN grad in the OR and I LOVE it! It's very...

  18. For all the RN's that passed nclex on 1st shot

    ORSmurf replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I was so relieved to have passed NCLEX the first time. I think I got 85 or 87 questions, I can't remember now. I was SO upset when the test didn't shut off after 75! I studied a book from Kaplan...

  19. help! to follow my heart or not???

    ORSmurf replied to adjowakim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, it sounds like an easy decision to me... what's holding you back? You should absolutely follow your heart. Life is too short - do what you love. It sounds like you should get out of your...

  20. Your very FIRST YEAR in OR....How was it?

    ORSmurf replied to eezee's topic in Operating Room

    Hello! I'm a new RN (graduated in May, passed boards in June) and have been orienting to the circulator position in the OR. I had already worked there for 8 years as an LVN/Scrub, so I guess that has...

  21. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    ORSmurf replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the importance of not burning any bridges. It sounds like you've already put up with a lot of crap from your co-workers, which is so sad, but don't let them run you off. I...

  22. Let's introduce ourselves...

    ORSmurf replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Melissa, I also graduated in May and have been working in the OR. I did work there before, as an LVN, and am loving it as an RN too. Some days seem crazy and I wonder if I'll ever be fast enough...

  23. Arnold Schwartzneiger says "We need to create more nurses"

    ORSmurf replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    What a good idea - I'd love to see that! I agree that something needs to be done about working conditions.

  24. Upset - sorry so long

    ORSmurf replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Jen, Yikes! I can't believe what a big deal HR is making about that... and what a bummer to stress you out like that when you are supposed to be going through orientation :uhoh21: I hope you're...

  25. What is the purpose of the cap designed on every laparoscopic inst?

    ORSmurf replied to inches's topic in Operating Room

    Hi Inches, I always thought the port was mainly for cleaning the insturment. Some of our docs use it to put some local in a specific area, like after a lap chole, they position the instrument in the...