nellie_nurse812

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1. Post op fluid replacement

   nellie_nurse812 replied to NurseJR08's topic in PACU

   there are many formulas out there for fluid replacement Your best resource would be to ask your anesthesia providers for their resources. It depends on type of surgery, blood loss, maintenance. A good rule of thumb for most healthy adults is that ...

2. Trensfering patients to floor

   nellie_nurse812 replied to UKPedsRN's topic in PACU

   In the USA the ASPAN standards state "the professional nurse determines the mode, number, and competency level of accompanying personnel based on patient needs."

3. Any PACU orientation suggestions/resources?

   nellie_nurse812 replied to jax0622's topic in PACU

   ASPAN has a great "Competency Based Orientation Credentialing Program" that consist of a written manual that can be self paced. I use it for all new hires. I just add what I need for our facility. It can be sent to the printers and duplicated easi...

4. Opinions please re: Phase I

   nellie_nurse812 replied to sharann's topic in PACU

   according to ASPAN standards, 2 RN's, one being competent in PHASE I care must be in attendence. Believe me if a case would go to court, this would be the standard applied.......

5. Chloroprep and mastisol

   nellie_nurse812 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Has anyone seen a skin reaction to Mastisol and Chloroprep together????? We just had one and wondered if this was more apparent in other larger hospitals??? thanks

6. Latex Allergy

   nellie_nurse812 replied to kleinbbc's topic in Operating Room

   You did the right thing....I have read documented reports of patients having allergic reactions to latex when only the latex particulates were in the air and not in contact with the patient.....

7. latex allergy info question & question on shellfish allergy

   nellie_nurse812 replied to nursebetti2001's topic in Operating Room

   Betti, I want to say that I agree with the surgeon. If a patient states shellfish allergy, we ask about iodine preps. If the havent had it before, we do a test site. I have never seen a reaction to both. Even better yet, now we have Chloroprep.....

8. Synchronized clocks

   nellie_nurse812 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Do any of you use synchronized clocks? I so, what brand and types thanks, janel:redpinkhe

9. Pointers from seasoned PACU nurses, please!

   nellie_nurse812 replied to frogger828's topic in PACU

   We have failed to mention the basics of the ABC's, the most important assessment in the PACU if you ask me. You better know the interventions too.............

10. Silly Question

    nellie_nurse812 replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in Operating Room

    My guess is that its strictly on an ortho floor that includes surgicals. Call em. Any internship for new grads is worth the experience.....nellie

11. Skirts in the OR

    nellie_nurse812 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Operating Room

    Heck, We have to tuck our shirts in for "fallout" can you imagine the "fallout" with a skirt? LOL

12. Nurse Extern in PACU

    nellie_nurse812 replied to ava'smomRN's topic in PACU

    I agree, if you have the opportunity to be in a program do it. I love it, its for me, Janel

13. Managing the sterile field

    nellie_nurse812 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Currently we set up the room according to the surgical extremity. We want to stop the practice of setting the sterile table up on the side that the patient comes into the room on. In the past we waited until the patient was drapped and or in the ro...

14. considering OR traveling

    nellie_nurse812 replied to mtnrunnerRN's topic in Operating Room

    Recently we have had the trouble with being short on OR nurses, so we are using temps. We have had one from an agency and now we have independents. Meaning that they have marketed themselves and are their own bosses in contract deals. But.....thes...

15. seeking an OR preceptor

    nellie_nurse812 replied to micco's topic in Operating Room

    As a new grad you will cross many hurdles and one of them is preceptorship. I say, if one hospital will take you in the OR you would be wise to take them up on it.....nellie