lm2009

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1. cussed out in the OR

   lm2009 replied to sop832's topic in Operating Room

   Write him up. I waited forever to write up a surgeon that belittles everyone in the room and makes rude and condescending comments throughout the day. In five years there were probably multiple times I should have written him up and I just let it go,...

2. Graduating nursing school but I just want to scrub

   lm2009 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Operating Room

   I agree with Rose_Queen, look for a hospital that has RNs scrub and circulate. I think knowing both roles makes you stronger at both roles. It is also more fun - sometimes you need a break from circulating and sometimes scrubbing (especially when you...

3. Do you prefer to circulate or scrub?

   lm2009 replied to Rory8's topic in Operating Room

   I love doing both, but my preference depends on the case (and sometimes the surgeon)! Scrubbing is a lot of fun and sometimes I feel like when the case is going, there's more action. I love circulating cases where there is a lot going on - it's chall...

4. HOW TO CRUSH ICE

   lm2009 replied to nevermind's topic in Operating Room

   We have a slush machine for most organs, but for kidneys, we usually use frozen bags of saline and crush is with a mallet that comes in the tray. I much prefer the slush machine. It's easier and it makes way better slush that me hammering the frozen ...

5. Standard Orientation?

   lm2009 replied to Moochini M's topic in Operating Room

   In our OR, the preoperative program last six months, so nurses new to the OR (new grads and nurses with no OR experience) must work with a preceptor (RN or CST) for the first six months of their employment. The day after they finish their six month o...

6. New Grad: New York City or San Francisco

   lm2009 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi, I'm Graduating in December with my BSN and I've heard the the market for new grads is pretty tough. Anyone have an idea if it would be easier to get a job in New York City (or an area surrounding) or in the San Francisco Bay Area? Thanks!