jessrene LPN

jessrene has 4 years experience as a LPN and specializes in OR.

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1. Scope of practice regarding wound closure

   jessrene replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Operating Room

   We have a ST that is a LPN and she closes skin for certain doctor.

2. NPO before surgery is nonsense

   jessrene replied to Guest219794's topic in Operating Room

   We always say 'no food' 8 hours before surgery or 'no food after midnight', whichever comes first, and clear liquids are ok up to 3 hours before arrival time. So sometimes 'no food' starts before midnight if they are an am case, and the 3 hour cut o...

3. Can LPN's Be a Scrub Nurse???

   jessrene replied to ORNurse2B's topic in Operating Room

   lpn's cannot circulate that I know of.

4. Please tell me I am not wrong!

   jessrene replied to GMSinCA's topic in Operating Room

   Rediculous, food should not be in an OR. period.

5. re-thinking my choice

   jessrene replied to ASUN2010's topic in Operating Room

   If the ADD thing is the only reason the other nurses are questioning your integrity, then I agree they have a ****** attitude and this should not be ignored. Are you good at deflecting pressure with humor? Have you ever explained the difference bet...

6. How to handle an abusive surgeon?

   jessrene replied to aquarius1's topic in Relations

   As anyone can see, this is a hot topic for OR nurses, especially if you have experienced this 'hostile work' environment personally. I myself have decided to file a formal complaint after I got no satisfaction from the nurse manager. (she is about ...

7. How do you know you belong in the OR?

   jessrene replied to sameasalways's topic in Operating Room

   You sound like your priorities are correct for ANY nurse, whether they are OR trained or not. ....patient safety and skillful care. The previous poster is correct, the OR brings out strong personalities in people. When you interview, I would advise ...

8. Help for new O R NURSE

   jessrene replied to mondragon's topic in Operating Room

   sounds like you did the right thing by leaving, did you ever talk to anyone about your old facility's practices, policies, and procedures? (or lack of)

9. How do you handle conflict in the OR?

   jessrene replied to lmmRN's topic in Operating Room

   One thing to keep in mind is that everyone should be goal oriented in the OR, you are there to perform a certain role for your patients, and everyone should be sharing the overall goal of quality patient care......then most of the conflicts that aris...

10. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    jessrene replied to sethmctenn's topic in Humor

    oh yes, there is the nice oby-gyn named Dr Layland

11. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    jessrene replied to sethmctenn's topic in Humor

    eye doctor named Ina Drown

12. New Grad. OR RN needs advice

    jessrene replied to mondragon's topic in Operating Room

    pat yourself on the back and wipe the sweat off your brow lol

13. New Grad. OR RN needs advice

    jessrene replied to mondragon's topic in Operating Room

    As unfortunate as this whole situation is for you, at least you have the grit to say something and hopefully prevent someone else from going through this if/when you leave. Plus, you are advocating for current and future patients' safety. This nurs...

14. Eek, lost some nursing skills!

    jessrene replied to LAM2010's topic in Operating Room

    There is a lot to learn and orient to as a new grad, new place new people, new sub set of nursing skills...Stay in the moment and prioritize. All you can do is what you can do.

15. Scrub tech breaking scrub without permission

    jessrene replied to nmred's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with previous caller that said to focus on the throwing instrument part of the incident. This sounds like assault loud and clear to me.