humblecirculator

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1. Running a code

   humblecirculator replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

   Well, I didn't get very far at my facility about codes in our OR ... right now im in Jersey for a seminar, but when I get back home, I will email you the paper if you like ... its been a while since I've touched that subject, but if I recall correctl...

2. What would you have said to this CNA

   humblecirculator replied to zofran's topic in Relations

   I suppose I prefer a closed-loop communication process when delegating (face to face and receive immediate feedback if there are any questions)...I look at written orders from NPs and MDs a bit different...but still, you are correct in that the botto...

3. What would you have said to this CNA

   humblecirculator replied to zofran's topic in Relations

   I somewhat agree with Saude...not in defense of the CNA, but you as the RN did not delegate to the CNA properly from jump (to her directly -face to face)... The CNA's response to you, however, was unprofessional and plainly rude (if even from just a ...

4. Working out these IV Pumps...

   humblecirculator replied to i.care's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry to read that you categorize blood transfusion as "non-critical"... truly - any 'fluid' that we infuse into some's body is critical - the skin integrity is broken and risks for complications ensue: infiltration, phlebitis, air embolis, flui...

5. turnover times

   humblecirculator replied to nrsbkr1995's topic in Operating Room

   At my facility - we do mostly PPVs, laser, cryo, and scleral buckles...we are allowed 20 minute max turnover time (although the diopter lenses take thirty minutes in the sterris)...our eye surgeons all bring a private scrub with them - so we just put...

6. Running a code

   humblecirculator replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it! I'm wondering if perhaps I should include simulated malignant hyperthermia crisis...

7. Running a code

   humblecirculator replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

   If the management team offered you a chance to sit on a committee of sorts that deals with codes in the OR, is that something that you would be interested in?

8. Running a code

   humblecirculator replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

   How odd that this question has been asked because just recently I was involved with a code in the OR I work in...at this facility, perioperative RNs DO NOT have to be ACLS trained/certified, but I am. I think that the ACLS knowledge I have helped th...

9. Lose Nursing Skills??

   humblecirculator replied to trepinCT's topic in Operating Room

   The topic of 'losing skills' when one works in the OR speaks to my heart :heartbeat. I was drawn to the OR during an observation that I did a long time ago during nursing school. Even then, the 'nursing instructors' didn't support OR nursing, keeping...

10. From the OR to the ICU

    humblecirculator replied to humblecirculator's topic in MICU

    Thanks for your input, I appreciate it! I am getting ready in a few weeks to do a 140 hour clinical in a SICU at a level 1 trauma center-which is right next door to the facility that I work at now. Most likely I am going to apply to work on that uni...

11. OR goals

    humblecirculator replied to sbkd09's topic in Operating Room

    Hi Maybe some of your goals could be: become familiar with the equipment (bovies, fluid warmers, lasers, insufflators, light sources, gas sources)... become familiar with instrumentation and what it is used for(different clamps for different types ...

12. From the OR to the ICU

    humblecirculator posted a topic in MICU

    I've been working in the OR (non-trauma) for a few years now-I went there as a GN. I was an LPN for about 5 years and worked at a Veterans hospital on a med/surg hem/oc floor for just about all those years. I don't really enjoy OR nursing-it isn't c...

13. Best shoes for OR??

    humblecirculator replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    I absolutely love :redbeathe my Dansko Professionals. I have been wearing them now for over a year (not the same pair tho, now I have 3 pairs...) I rarely sit down (even at lunch) and I have to say that my feet, legs, and back have never felt bette...

14. New grad...OR vs. working the floor

    humblecirculator replied to KindredTrinity's topic in Operating Room

    I worked the 'floors' for about 7 years before transferring to the OR (I've been in the OR for about 4 years now). I would have to say that the OR is NOT easier, just different! Yes, you only have one patient at a time, but that doesn't mean that t...

15. Quick OR question?

    humblecirculator replied to thegreatone28's topic in Operating Room

    I think that male RNs in the OR do just fine. At my facility, the only male RNs we have are travelers, and they do a dandy job. They both seem to carry themselves with respect and dignity and they project that on to the patient. Like another poster...