Denise362

Hello all, Looking for any insight, tips, leads, experiences from this group. I am a U.S. citizen and nurse of 17 years (in U.S.) currently residing in South Africa with my recently retired husband. I am interested in working part or full time for at least a few more years, but am not able to work for a South African company due to VISA regulations concerning foreigners. I am thinking my best bet is to look into something remote with an international company. Other considerations would be possibly cruise ship stints or travel nursing. My experience is in Med-Surg, PACU, OR, and management. Any ideas on where to start? Companies, websites, etc? Thanks in advance.

Hello all, Looking for any insight, tips, leads, experiences from this group. I am a U.S. citizen and nurse of 17 years (in U.S.) currently residing in South Africa with my recently retired husband. I am interested in working part or full time for at least a few more years, but am not able to work for a South African company due to VISA regulations concerning foreigners. I am thinking my best bet is to look into something remote with an international company. Other considerations would be possibly cruise ship stints or travel nursing. My experience is in Med-Surg, PACU, OR, and management. Any ideas on where to start? Companies, websites, etc? Thanks in advance.

Thanks. Will check it out

Hi, looking for some help in establishing some guidelines for when cardiac clearance is needed on patients, and abnormal lab parameters in which the patient is still ok for surgery. I'm new to the role of OR Manager in a very small hospital with a gun hoe general surgeon that wants to take everyone back to surgery (mostly lap choles, Lap appys). It it seems to be up to my pre-op/PACU nurses to make the surgeons aware of the patient's true condition prior to surgery. I find this a bit disturbing. Even when abnormal labs are presented, he tends to ignore them. This puts the CRNA in the position of standing up to the surgeon and refusing to proceed. A set set of established guidelines for what needs to be in place before a patient goes to surgery would be helpful. Of course, I recognize patient's condition, urgency, and benefits outweigh risks all playba factor. As always, any help is appreciated. Perhaps there are sources you use to refer to?

Thank you for the quick response. Makes sense. Curious to see what others may think.

Hi, Just some quick advice please. I just got promoted to a managerial position, and I'm having some business cards printed. What is the currently acceptable format for listing credentials? AORN is stating to list the highest degree only (if I understand correctly) followed by certifications (i.e. Mary Smith, MSN, RN, CNOR). My highest degree is an MBA which I do feel is applicable to my position but does not reflect my nursing background. Would I then list both (i.e. Mary Smith, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR) or just skip one or the other? Any help is appreciated. Thank you.