Cmsmith7

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1. Learning to suture

   Cmsmith7 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey! I am an RN that has been working with a plastic surgeon. I have been scrubbing in on cases with her and assisting her. I would like to learn how to suture so I can help her close or at least place some sutures. Anyone know if this is within the ...

2. office manager

   Cmsmith7 replied to Cmsmith7's topic in Ambulatory

   Thank you so much. At first it will just be me and the surgeon. Any suggestions on where to find workshops for billing? I have googled a few times but it just gets to be overwhelming the info that is out there and not sure what exactly I need. I have...

3. office manager

   Cmsmith7 posted a topic in Ambulatory

   Hi, I am a RN currently working in on a transplant stepdown unit. I have recently been asked by a good friend to become the office manager (basically everything) for her as she starts a plastic surgery practice. She will be finishing her residency i...

4. What degree do I need to close for a surgeon?

   Cmsmith7 replied to Cmsmith7's topic in Operating Room

   Ok thanks! I would probably be working in a private plastic surgery facility so I'm not sure how that difference from a hospital in terms of what you are allowed to do. Thanks!

5. What degree do I need to close for a surgeon?

   Cmsmith7 replied to Cmsmith7's topic in Operating Room

   Ok thank you. I looked at that earlier. It's still all so confusing without having worked in the hospital and know exactly what nurses can and can't do. I don't want to pursue the wrong degree. I'll take another look at this thank you for the help!

6. What degree do I need to close for a surgeon?

   Cmsmith7 posted a topic in Operating Room

   i am a nursing student in an accelerated program. My goal once I graduate is to be a plastic surgeon's nurse. I have worked with her before and the goal is that I can close for her and help her in the OR along with seeing patients. I have talked to s...

7. How to become an RN first assistant

   Cmsmith7 replied to almost.a.male.rn's topic in Operating Room

   Hi, i am a nursing student in an accelerated program. My goal once I graduate is to be a plastic surgeon's nurse. I have worked with her before and the goal is that I can close for her and help her in the OR along with seeing patients. I have talked...