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I've been an LPN for 15yrs. I recently passed the NCLEX on the 1st try. I am now a 50yo RN. I want more of soft nursing, outpatient, clinic, cath lab, OR w/no wknds/holidays and not the typical Med Surg floor. Why the struggle?

Last answered about 20 hours ago 8 answers

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Looking for a job ER/ Pacu specificallyvin nor california area?

Last answered 3 days ago 1 answer

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Hospital RN 42 yrs, have been retired for three years. My question is should I go back? PRN?? Everyone tells me NO, it's not the same. I miss my patients. Thanks

Last answered 28 days ago 128 answers

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I plan on moving to Houston to be closer to family. How much could I possibly make as an ambulatory Surgery center, cross trained nurse with 7 yrs experience? TIA!

Last answered 28 days ago 1 answer

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What are some early indications that there are complications post-surgery?

Last answered about 2 months ago 1 answer

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How much pay do I ask for? Interviewing for a full time perioperative nurse position. 8 years of experience in med surg tele.

Last answered 2 months ago 2 answers

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What would y’all say are pro’s and con’s of being a PACU nurse? I have been a MedSurg nurse for two years and want to try something new.

Last answered 2 months ago 2 answers

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I’m getting burnout with bedside nursing. I have been a nurse for 10yrs. 5yrs med surg/tele and 5 yrs ER. I’m thinking of changing my specialty, but not sure what to do. Any suggestions on what specialty to consider?

Last answered 3 months ago 16 answers

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How do I create a resume to download online?

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers

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What are gynecological emergencies?

Last answered 4 months ago 3 answers

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Hello, I’m travel nurse with 4 years of experience in various PCU/Stepdown settings. I’m looking to change my specialty therefore interested in staff positions in CVICU/SICU, PACU or Cath lab in Miami area. Surgical was always where I felt at home.

Last answered 4 months ago 2 answers

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How do you get a job at a hospital or anywhere after starting at an ambulatory surgery center? I started outpatient surgery centers after graduating. I quit recently after a year and I’m struggling to find anything.

Last answered 5 months ago 4 answers

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Do you believe it’s necessary to have floor experience before applying to NP school? I have only worked in PreOp/PACU for 4 years. I went to school and worked in a rural location… during clinicals I did not enjoy M/S or tele. So i specialized…

Last answered 5 months ago 4 answers

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I am a new grad RN. Want to start my job in a speciality like OR. How do you answer the interview question as why do you want to be in the OR? Or they shortly go, so why OR?

Last answered 6 months ago 2 answers

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Are there any (WA, VA, MD) nurses here to give me proper advice on starting pay rate in hospitals and cost of living compared to CA. Will I be able to financially adjust after I marry and move across the nation? Please advice! Thank you

Last answered 6 months ago 1 answer

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Hello, I am new grad rn and I don’t have any experience, I am looking for new grad rn programs. Please could you help me please thankyou

Last answered 6 months ago 6 answers

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How can I improve my chances of moving from inpatient bedside nursing to outpatient/PACU nursing? Currently have been a stepdown nurse for 3 years and I am looking to transition to PACU or OR, preferably outpatient center. Thanks!!

Last answered 6 months ago 2 answers

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I've been a nurse for 10yrs. I have 4yrs experience in LR/DR, 6 yrs in ER and 6 months in Medsurg. I would like to transfer to another area like OR/ PACU. Is that possible?

Last answered 6 months ago 2 answers

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Has anyone worked with BAYCARE in Tampa Florida ? How was it? Pros and cons?

Last answered 7 months ago 3 answers

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What is your nurse to patient ratio in the PACU where you work?

Last answered 9 months ago 7 answers

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What are the typical medications you give in the PACU?

Last answered 10 months ago 9 answers

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I am a former ICU/CM who is having a hard time finding a PACU position due to no experience as a PACU nurse… any tips/advise?

Last answered 11 months ago 1 answer

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What are the opportunities open for a 77 y/o nurse who is looking for part time employment looking to work 2 days/week Her experiences include to 25yrs of ICU and the last 26 years in PACU

Last answered 11 months ago 5 answers

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Remote nursing jobs… where’s a good legit place to look? I’m looking for a change. I currently work in pre-op/PACU but recently people have left so now we are required to take more call which I don’t want to do. Need some ideas! Thanks!

Last answered 11 months ago 1 answer

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Should I get experience in the ICU before transferring to the PACU?

Last answered 11 months ago 15 answers

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