NabiRN BSN, RN

NabiRN is a BSN, RN and specializes in OR, community nursing.

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1. Has anyone taken the Periop 101 AORN final exam?

   NabiRN replied to bnhanna9's topic in Operating Room

   The final is actually easier than the individual exams. The Laser module really scared me and I thought the final would be as difficult. I wouldn't even study for it.

2. Circulators

   NabiRN replied to StudentSandra's topic in Operating Room

   I am writing a paper on labor relations and policy. Is anyone out there who work in states that do not require a RN circulator in the room for each procedure? If yes, what is your experience like? Thanks so much.

3. Pass/fail % of Ma nursing schools

   NabiRN replied to melgrek's topic in Massachusetts

   Looks like there's not much difference between community colleges and private schools and 4 year state schools. I was surprised to see that Regis has such low passing rate.

4. Is it me?

   NabiRN replied to keepitreal's topic in Operating Room

   Well, it is not you. OR is a tough place for new nurses who do not have experience in the operating room. Many tough personalities in the operating room. I don't know why the operating room attracts these people. Perhaps others can put their 2 cents ...

5. turnover times

   NabiRN replied to nrsbkr1995's topic in Operating Room

   Had a very good discussion on the AST.org board. Where I used to work, I scrubbed a lot of eye cases. The turnover time is about 5 minutes. The cleaning crew does not come to clean the room. The surgical team pretty much takes care of the trash and o...

6. Brand Spanking New OR Nurse

   NabiRN replied to jnl2000's topic in Operating Room

   If I go to ER or Med/Surg, I would feel the same way. We have many nurses from other areas and they are doing just fine. As long as you are a team player and willing to learn and work hard, you will be just fine. The personalites are tough but I am n...

7. New grad RN with assoc degree surgical tech

   NabiRN replied to odria's topic in Operating Room

   Your scrub experience will be helpful. However, it seems like you went directly from scrub school to nursing school without actually working as a scrub tech. Some hospitals may expect more from you and will put into cases with the idea that you can s...

8. Don't want go get to ahead of myself, but

   NabiRN replied to CaliLvr000's topic in Operating Room

   Great idea. You will have access to the AORN web site as well and read past AORN journal articles.

9. scrubbing AAA

   NabiRN replied to StakRN's topic in Operating Room

   This message is a little bit late since you probably have already scrubbed the case. You can go to AST.org (Association of Surgical Technologists) and do a search on their web site for articles. AORN.org also has articles for members. Hope you had f...

10. How exactly do you become an OR nurse?

    NabiRN replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    You will find lots of info here: https://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/ Good luck.

11. Just got hired!!

    NabiRN replied to jsnj2009's topic in Operating Room

    I just finished 11 months of orientation at a Level II trauma center with 25 OR's. I run my own room now and I can't believe how much I have learned. Here's my advice: 1. Don't argue whether you are right or wrong (unless the patient is in immediate ...

12. Documenting Implants

    NabiRN replied to buck70's topic in Operating Room

    Smith and Nephew has lot #'s on plates but not the screws. I like the idea of keeping track of lot number from autoclave (I don't think we do that now).

13. My wife is having a Whipple!!!!

    NabiRN replied to Smokey9283's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand that this is scary for your family. The most important person in your team is the surgeon. As others said, you need to to do some research to find a surgeon with lots of experience since not too many centers do whipples frequently. O...

14. Do most OR's use scrub tech's?

    NabiRN replied to galenanurse's topic in Operating Room

    Originally Posted by WitchyRN I don't look down on techs, I used to be one. I just ask for the same courtesy from the techs I work with...one of them that I work with closely is always putting the circulator's role down...it's "easy" according to h...

15. Should I put up with this to become an operating room nurse?

    NabiRN replied to Shannaikook's topic in Operating Room

    I am at the end of my OR orientation and have worked with many different preceptors. I was a preceptor when I was a certified surgical technologist (CST). I find that many RNs who were CSTs are a lot more difficult to work with because they often hav...