Annabelle07

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1. CNOR Exam help please!!!!

   Annabelle07 replied to richardsrl's topic in Operating Room

   I agree with the other answers you have received. I took the exam about a year ago and was so freaked out I showed up to take the exam on the wrong day and almost got tested for English fluency!! Good Luck!!

2. Need info from ER RNs for RN-BSN paper

   Annabelle07 posted a topic in Emergency

   I need some info please. As an OR RN I don't know much about what goes on before the patient crashes into the OR trauma room, but I need some info for a paper I am writing. When a pediatric trauma patient comes into the ER, who bears the responsibili...

3. RANT RANT !!Burn out? What would you do?

   Annabelle07 replied to umakemesmile's topic in Operating Room

   I am 54; and several years ago was lucky enough to find a job in an Ambulatory Surgery Center. The work is hard and fast (time is money, lol) but it is 07:00-15:30, Mon-Fri with no call!! However I did take a slight paycut to have these "real hours"....

4. y'all ain't going to believe this one!!

   Annabelle07 replied to ebear's topic in Operating Room

   That's hilarious! Thanks for the laugh; it was much needed!

5. Poll: Scrub or Circulate?

   Annabelle07 replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

   I started out as a Surg. Tech. so scrubbing will always be my first love. However, as I have gotten older it is more difficult to stand in one spot for long periods of time. Also,some of the positions you have to contort your body into for those "her...

6. How old is too old?

   Annabelle07 replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Students

   I am 53 and after many years in Nursing, I am back in school for my BSN. Age is a state of mind.

7. Soooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.)...

   Annabelle07 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

   I would suggest that if time permits, you call the OR and ask if there is anyone that could give you some tips on rules and regs. and maybe a brief tour before you show up to observe. As for the perfume mentioned in another post, please don't wear i...

8. RN-BSN Student needs help

   Annabelle07 replied to Annabelle07's topic in Emergency

   Thanks!

9. A little faint after watching surgery...

   Annabelle07 replied to futurern123's topic in Student Assist

   Don't beat yourself up over it. I have worked in the OR for many years and it happens to the best of us; for a multitude of reasons.

10. RN-BSN Student needs help

    Annabelle07 posted a topic in Emergency

    I need your help please---I am an OR Nurse returning to school after many years. I need your expertise in how to differentiate epigastric pain from MI. I thought ER Nurses would be the best source! Not very good with these patient assessments----more...