Last fall we interviewed Dr. Jim Stobinski on the First Case podcast. Our topic was credentialing, and since I was right in the thick of gathering all of my required CEs for CNOR recertification, I really peppered him with all of my questions about recertification. He was very patient with all of my questions, and… Read More CSSM: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
This post contains affiliate links How do you feel about taking call? Do you love it or hate it? I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who doesn’t have a strong opinion about it. But for most surgical facilities, taking call is just part of the job. We don’t always love it, but we also… Read More Managing Call Schedules – There’s a Better Way
I currently live in Alabama. And for registered nurses across our state, this is the year to renew our licenses. Fees and continuing education credits are due by the end of the year in order to be renewed for the next two years. If you also live in Alabama, consider this a friendly reminder! If… Read More Continuing Education for O.R. Nurses
When you work in the O.R., there are a few items that you just have to have. Call them your “essentials” or maybe your “must-haves.” You use them (or wear them) every single day, and without them, you just feel naked at work. (OK, so hopefully you’re not really naked at work, because that would… Read More 6 Essentials for Working in the O.R. {Part One}
The short answer is: Yes, I think a CNOR prep course is absolutely necessary. It will dramatically improve your ability to pass the test. Let me tell you about the CNOR and how a CNOR prep course helped me pass! If you’ve been in the O.R. for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about… Read More Is A CNOR Prep Course Necessary? – My Certification Experience
We’re all really busy, and we walk alot. We depend on our feet to be up to the task of carrying us through each shift- day, after day, after day. We definitely don’t have time for foot pain to slow us down, either. How many of you wear an activity tracker or keep track of… Read More How I Found Relief From Foot Pain