nursebetti2001

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1. latex allergy info question & question on shellfish allergy

   nursebetti2001 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi Everyone, I am just wondering if you have any good web sites with current literature on latex allergy? Also, do you have any research articles concerning allergy to shellfish and the cross sensitivity to iodine (Betadine products)? Recently I w...

2. OR Training Program

   nursebetti2001 replied to susanpeakrn1's topic in Operating Room

   Hi Susan, I think that HuckFinn had some good pointers. If at interview time you share that enthusiasm to learn something new and challenging, you will be golden! The OR is an interesting place to work. We have a nurse intern program in our OR and...

3. Another NCLEX worrier

   nursebetti2001 replied to RNinMay's topic in General Nursing

   Rachael, Congratulations! I took the boards in February and the computer had shut down at 75. Yes, I almost had heart failure too! I passed and did not even believe it, until my husband read me the whole contents of the envelope that had come in ...

4. what constitutes a "real" nurse?

   nursebetti2001 replied to momfirst's topic in General Nursing

   Hi mom first, As the other folks have said before, you are most certainly a real nurse! Every specialty area whether it is in the hospital or in other areas of nursing, demands a specific set of skills. We just learn to adapt our abilities as to wh...

5. Surgical Tech

   nursebetti2001 replied to Lausana's topic in Med-Surg

   Leslie, I also wanted to add that many larger hospitals will have the RN function in the scrub role. Yes, I am trying to steer you more towards getting your RN, for the simple reason that you will have more doors of opportunity open to you. Good Luc...

6. Surgical Tech

   nursebetti2001 replied to Lausana's topic in Med-Surg

   Hi Leslie, I was a surgical tech for about 19 years before becomming a RN. The surg tech role can be very rewarding and challenging but the areas of opportunity are limited to either the OR, surgi-center or a dentist office.My reason for continuing ...

7. prep solution for foleys if pt. is allergic to betadine

   nursebetti2001 replied to nursebetti2001's topic in Operating Room

   What is the agent in technicare? What company is it from? I was surprised to read that most prep solutions in our hospital say for external use only. Some very specifically state, not for mucus membranes. My peers use phisohex when patients are ...

8. prep solution for foleys if pt. is allergic to betadine

   nursebetti2001 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi everyone, I was wondering what is the best prep solution for either putting in a foley or for a vaginal prep, when your patient is allergic to betadine. Thank you for your help.