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Wow, we have the same concerns with our OR aides and I would like to try and buy that book. Thank you for the suggestion.

Sorry, sent too soon... I think it is mainly knowledge and skills but no certification.

CVOR is CardioVascular OR . ;-)

As far as I know, there is no CVOR certification.

Hi! I would like to become a case manager. I have been a nurse for almost a decade with medical-surgical and OR experience. I have seen a case management training with California Medical Audit and it is a 3-day course for $625. I would like to know i...

What reviewer did you use? I plan to take the cnor as well. Congrats!

Good day! Anyone working in HSS? I am very interested about this hospital because it is the first Magnet hospital in NYC. However, due to the hospital's size, I would expect that the salary that they offer would be lower than the other hospitals in N...

I wear klogz and its very comfortable for me. Its stain-resistant too. Just wipe it with the clorox wipes and its good as new!

I, too agree, that you need to excuse yourself from any cement cases. You dont want to take risks at this time. Your manager will understand.

I have just applied for cnor exam. I will buy the 2010 aorn standards and recommendation book as advised by those who passed the exam. Thank you very much for sharing because my colleague is very hesitant to share what books to review. Good luck to y...

han3, have you found a job that is less strenuous? wishing you a health pregnancy and healthy baby!

Hi! UoP does not require GRE and there is financial aid available such as stafford loans. The financial counselor of UoP assigned to you will assist you with the application every step of the way. When you enroll in UOP, you automatically have an aca...

Hello! I have just graduated from the MSN Nursing/healthcare education program this year from University of Phoenix. I am just wondering what MSN graduates are up to since the degree has been attained. I am currently working in the operating room as ...

I have been wanting to try Dansko clogs for the last 4 years and finally, I got one for myself this year. I have to agree with most of you that Dansko clogs have great arch support and prevents one from having back pains due to prolonged standing and...

Hello! I just want to know if there's anyone working in El Camino Surgery Center located in Mountainview. I will be relocating to Santa Clara County early next year and I am looking for an Ambulatory surgery center to work in. Does anyone recommend a...

uplifting 508, when you have your interview, Janice will inform you what your salary will be based on your education and experience.

mcs293, usually Janice reply ASAP. She is one of the best recruiters that I have ever encountered with because she replies immediately and updates you with what is happening with your application process.

if you want to work in the OR,inform Janice Minucci about that as well and she will inform you about the next residency program for the OR. There are no weekends and holidays in the OR. For the floor, there is absolutely some holidays that you have t...

People in HSS are friendly and has good tuition reimbursement programs. I think there's 10k for Bachelors, 12k for Masters and Doctorate (you might have to double check because this might have increased or decreased). For salary, I think it is compet...

Hi! What unit are you going to work in?

I have had my OR residency program last year and I felt what you are feeling right now. I think we have a similar case. My fellow orientees and I felt like we were having a disorganized orientation and preceptors seem happy when you have done somethi...

Hi Smile 123, I am also planning to relocate to Santa Ckara county this summer and looking into Kaiser and El Camino hospital to work in. What do you think about El Camino? Do you anyone working there? what is the working environment? the benefits an...

does anyone know if ECH is a nice place to work for with regards to workplace environment, nurse-nurse relationships and compensation? thanks.

bryan, congratulations!!! How was your NUR 590B? who was your instructor? I am about to take my practicum B. How was it?

In the hospital that I work in, they recognize the advance directives but one of the nurses stated that DNR is not being recognized because every patient in the OR is to be revived by all means. I have to check the hospital's policy about that. I thi...