katOR

katOR specializes in O.R..

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1. What should I carry in my pocket as an OR nurse intern?

   katOR replied to bnhanna9's topic in Operating Room

   Pens, Black handle trauma/bandage scissors, small notebook (always a lifesaver to be able to turn to my little notes on surgeon's preferences), a Y Connector for wound vac machines bc these always seem to be super hard to find and CMS takes a lifetim...

2. I finally made it!!!!

   katOR replied to shandsburnRN-CRNA's topic in CRNA

   Congratulations!! You must be so proud. That is quite an accomplishment!!:grad::ancong!:

3. A question to new Nursing school grads who were able to find a job.

   katOR replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in New Nurse

   Louisiana. I had my position lined up before i graduated but i took a mini vacation btwn graduating & starting work. I graduated December 15, 2009 and started working January 11, 2010

4. New to the OR

   katOR replied to lesliehaynes0625's topic in Operating Room

   I started as a new grad in the OR in January and the best advice I can give to you is to keep a small notebook with you and write down surgeon preferences for certain procedures, glove sizes, drugs, etc. The preference cards aren't always that up to ...

5. What made you interested in OR nursing?

   katOR replied to MaddieSN's topic in Operating Room

   I'm the daughter of a general/vascular surgeon and my mother is an OR nurse with over 20 yrs. experience... 'nuff said? haha. But really, I work the night shift at a Level 1 Trauma Center and as crazy as it sounds, the high intensity trauma surgerie...

6. Do you address the residents by title or first name?

   katOR replied to BridgetJones's topic in Operating Room

   It depends on the resident. The ones I work with regularly and have developed a close work relationship with, I will either call them by their first name or just their last name when addressing them during surgery or chatting in the halls. However, w...

7. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

   katOR replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

   1. what is your age? 26 2. how long have you been a nurse? passed my nclex and started my first job in january of this yr. so about 3 mos. 3. did you work as a cna before becoming a nurse? nope 4. if yes to #3, how long did you work as a cna before b...

8. a few questions for an RN new grad

   katOR replied to studychick's topic in New Nurse

   what field of nursing do you work in? i work in the or at a level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital what best prepared you for your transition to new grad? clinical experiences through school and having family members who work in the healthcare ...

9. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   katOR replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   pearson vue trick worked for me!! i did it as soon as i got home from the test and got the "good" pop up. i got my quick results today and checked my state board's website: passed and my license is up and active with the board. yay!! :clpty:

10. taking nclex in 1 week,any tips or any advice?nurses who already passed their nclex

    katOR replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX

    I just took it yesterday and found out today that my license went active on my state board's website. I won't be able to get my quick results until tomorrow or Monday but I feel pretty confident that I passed since my board posted my license! I also ...

11. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    katOR replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    Me too!! I really really hope it works. I haven't come across anyone who got that message and didn't pass though so it sounds like it might just be true. It's better than nothing at this point. SO NERVEWRACKING!

12. New grad needs moral support

    katOR replied to katOR's topic in Louisiana

    The best way I know how to answer your question is: What's the worst that could happen? If you pass it then AWESOME. If you don't, then you'll know that you tried! I've run into a few teachers like the one you mentioned at UNO (thankfully none were a...

13. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    katOR replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    I just took the NCLEX today in Louisiana and got the good "error" pop up. I'm so thankful that my state participates in the Quick Results bc I'm freaking out already. The trick is the only thing keeping me from losing it right now. I didn't find the ...

14. New grad needs moral support

    katOR replied to katOR's topic in Louisiana

    Just got home from the NLCEX-RN about a half hour ago and I'm feeling pretty good about it! I can't wait for quick results to come up. I did try the Pearson Vue trick and got the error pop up message so that's keeping me from being a nervous wreck fo...

15. LSUHSC HESI HELP!

    katOR replied to mdupri1's topic in Louisiana

    I didn't take it for LSU but I had to take it at Charity/Delgado. The test that I got had a lot of priority questions on it... stuff like which patient would you assess first, a lot of delegation questions (both to LPN and CNA), but the majority was ...