http://allnurses.com Where Operating Room Nurses or Perioperative Nursing come to network with each other and share their experiences with other OR Nurses. Nurses in this field provide care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery. These nurses are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room, monitoring the patient during surgery, and coordinating care throughout the process. They are also responsible for making sure the OR team provides the patient with the best care possible. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:09:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/tell-me-what-440044-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:30:21 GMT I am taking a poll on what kind of CEU offerings Perioperative Nurses would be interested in. I... I am taking a poll on what kind of CEU offerings Perioperative Nurses would be interested in. I know that to maintain CNOR certification you have to have 300. What would you like to learn about? ]]> Operating Room Nursing teenarn http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/tell-me-what-440044.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/new-circulator-439908-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:20:05 GMT I just wanted you all to know that I just got hired on as a RN circulator. I am so excited! I just wanted you all to know that I just got hired on as a RN circulator. I am so excited! ]]> Operating Room Nursing nrsman1 http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/new-circulator-439908.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/what-do-you-439776-new.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:33:09 GMT When you're at work, and NOT in the OR, what do you wear? Say you're going to the cafeteria to go grab a bite to eat, or the tube station is down and you need to run some records to another unit. Are you required to wear a jacket or cover over your scrubs?
We are required to wear a lab coat over our scrubs when leaving the OR. I get it, but I don't. I understand we don't want to go down to the cafeteria or out in the hospital, and have our uniforms exposed like that when we're going to be standing next to someones open abdominal cavity an hour later. At the same time, I don't get it. It's a jacket, not a N-95 mask. Germs are going to get through it, and all it really does for me is to keep me from spilling soup on my uniform. I'm still exposed to germs on my uniform walking through the OR halls and sitting in the staff lounge, where I am not required to wear my uniform.
Every staff member had a jacket, some have several. The racks are littered with these jackets, many for the same people. We also have disposable jackets that can be worn, but I can't imagine how much those costs. I can't imagine the cost for the jacket for each staff member, cleaning them, or the disposable jackets. ]]> Operating Room Nursing Aneroo http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/what-do-you-439776.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/pain-pump-risk-439643-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:51:47 GMT I can use some input on this one. Our new Ortho Doc wants to use the Moog Pain Pump on shoulder... I can use some input on this one.
Our new Ortho Doc wants to use the Moog Pain Pump on shoulder cases. You know, the kind filled with Marcaine and drips in.
We used them years ago, (different type) and had no problems.
Doing a brief lit review, I see all types of complications.
As I see it, the problems are, the catheters are place intra-articular and they shouldn't be, the meds contained Epi (should not), and possibly they were in too long.
We've addressed our concerns with the company rep, and surgeon and feel that the problems are recognized and addressed, but those above us, do not.
They want a full risk assessment run before we put one in, and the surgeon is none too happy!

My questions,,,,,what's your P&P, and experience with pain pumps, and what actually triggers starting a risk assessment??
I mean, when you think about it, almost anything could warrant one, from a new suture on up.
Where do you draw the line.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for pt safety and all, but there has to be a line somewhere.....isn't there?

Mike ]]> Operating Room Nursing mcmike55 http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/pain-pump-risk-439643.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/experience-vs-none-439587-new.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:54:54 GMT Would you hire a nurse that has experience but does not work in your hospital or the nurse that... Would you hire a nurse that has experience but does not work in your hospital or the nurse that does work in your hospital with no OR experience? ]]> Operating Room Nursing nrsman1 http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/experience-vs-none-439587.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/changing-jobs-439293-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:25 GMT Hello all, it's me again needing advice! So I really love what I am doing. I love the OR, I really like the hospital I work for and I am looking forward to the completion of my first year. Unfortunately, I think that I am going to have to move on. The first year of nursing, while incredibly stimulating mentally has been exhausting and has taken a wrecking ball to my family life. While I understand that it is very important to develop and hone skills and that it basically takes about two years to become a valued OR nurse, I just don't think I will be able to continue a full time schedule. The problem is, I think that my nurse manager isn't going to let me go part time. I think that she feels that I need more experience and that going part time would not benefit her OR. And I see her point. I really can't disagree with it, but the reality is, I only have one family and despite their support, we're just not happy.

The kicker is, I look around at the people I work with and they all have flexible schedules, but they have years experience.

I really love the OR, and I think I am getting good at it, and frankly when I have more experience I think I'll really excel at it, so this is really tough. How do I preserve my new career and yet still obtain a more family friendly schedule? Do hospitals even like OR nurses with only a year's experience? How did your transitions go? What was it like adapting to a new system, and then try to imagine being relatively new to nursing? How did you leave and not burn your bridge?

I would be grateful for any advice given. Thanks! ]]> Operating Room Nursing FlyOR http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/changing-jobs-439293.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/sterilizing-cords-439292-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:49:31 GMT How does your facility sterlize camera cords, camera heads and light source cords? How does your facility sterlize camera cords, camera heads and light source cords? ]]> Operating Room Nursing tiny1 http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/sterilizing-cords-439292.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/surgical-tech-nurse-439242-new.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:10:10 GMT Hi OR Nurses!!! I am currently enrolled in a Surgical Technology program the program is very... Hi OR Nurses!!! I am currently enrolled in a Surgical Technology program the program is very interesting & the field is also interesting but my true goal is to become a Nurse... my question is are there a lot of jobs for Surgical Techs? How often do Surgical Techs get hired on Externship at hospital? (I know alot of OR Nurses know this because you are in charge of OR), also how can I transition to becoming an OR Nurse? Thank you all OR Nurses for any response, advice, tips ect.. you offer.... ]]> Operating Room Nursing www.angel29 http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/surgical-tech-nurse-439242.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/seeking-info-about-438944-new.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:22:56 GMT Just moved back to the city and really seeking information on OR's -
what they are like, work environment, professionalism of nurses there, etc.... -
I would so appreciate hearing from anyone working in Manhattan -
thanks!!!!! ]]> Operating Room Nursing french01 http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/seeking-info-about-438944.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/local-without-sedation-438772-new.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:20:42 GMT How local do you see patients have surgery with local anesthetic only without any sedation? How local do you see patients have surgery with local anesthetic only without any sedation? ]]> Operating Room Nursing linda2097 http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/local-without-sedation-438772.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/question-about-gowning-438011-new.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:51:17 GMT When you are scrubbing for surgery, is it allowed to "spin" and tie your OWN gown? I saw this done today and was always told that you could not reach around your back to grab the ties. ]]> Operating Room Nursing pghfoxfan http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/question-about-gowning-438011.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/hand-reactions-gloves-437913-new.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:17:35 GMT One of our general surgeons has SEVERE problems with gloves, scrubbing, etc. and now is experience... One of our general surgeons has SEVERE problems with gloves, scrubbing, etc. and now is experience cracking/cuts/peeling like I've never seen before......even to the point now where we question to patient safety as well as his own. Presently has been using the Biogel Super Sensitive gloves. Also has tried: mineral oil, bacitracin, cloth gloves under, etc, etc. He is seeing a dermatologist and ?allergist? I believe.

Any suggestions or ideas??? Thank you in advance. ]]> Operating Room Nursing staceyp413 http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/hand-reactions-gloves-437913.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/checking-wrapped-trays-437822-new.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:52:13 GMT Hello all ! At my hospital most of the instrument trays come from sterile processing wrapped in two... Hello all ! At my hospital most of the instrument trays come from sterile processing wrapped in two layers of heavy blue paper . (I hope most of you are familiar with this method). Even if your facility uses metal trays for full instrument sets, every hospital I have worked at uses this blue paper to wrap individual items that do not go into peel packs such as mallets and large retractors . My question is this : after you remove the wrapper do you examine it for holes? Do you hold it up and look for light coming through that would indicate a cut or hole? Our new policy is that nothing can be put on the backtable until the covering is checked. I have always examined all packs to ensure they are intact before opening and would like to know how it is done at your hospital. Thanks : ) ]]> Operating Room Nursing WarmBlanket http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/checking-wrapped-trays-437822.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/what-kind-surgeon-437208-new.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:32:20 GMT What kind of surgeon performs fingernail surgery for an ingrown fingernail? What kind of surgeon performs fingernail surgery for an ingrown fingernail? ]]> Operating Room Nursing linda2097 http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/what-kind-surgeon-437208.html http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/what-do-theatre-436899-new.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:10:09 GMT What do theatre/OR nurses do? In New Zealand they have for health professional new grads, where if... What do theatre/OR nurses do?
In New Zealand they have for health professional new grads, where if you work in hard to staff areas for 3-5 years, they pay off some of your student loan for you. I have to admit this is very tempting.
I was just wondering what being a theatre nurse involves?

Thanks ]]> Operating Room Nursing toninz http://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/what-do-theatre-436899.html