angel03

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1. How often are you called in during on call?

   angel03 replied to Kate0140's topic in Operating Room

   Not enough information...is this a trauma center?? What is the staffing on 11-7 and weekends??? Is OB involved?? Is there an in-house call???

2. prison guards in the OR

   angel03 replied to angel03's topic in Operating Room

   We are in the process of developing a policy.....if you have one would you be so kind as to share it with me.....The prisoners we are dealing with are from a county jail.....they do range from drug dealers, users, sex offender, thiefs, armed robbery ...

3. prison guards in the OR

   angel03 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Need help to establish a policy re: prision guards in the OR.....can any one help me ???? Any info would be greatly appreciated.....Thanks so very much

4. nursing home fairies

   angel03 replied to fluffwad's topic in Humor

   we have the clutter fairies they never put anything away they just use and leave a trail for the worker bees to clean up after...I know these fairies are in every work place

5. RN's in the scrub role

   angel03 replied to maryBSN2005's topic in Operating Room

   I am a CNOR..... have been scrubbing alot lately only because I show an intrest and ask to all the time.......it is a definate asset to scrub makes a better circ.

6. McGee Women's Hospital

   angel03 replied to wonderbee's topic in Pennsylvania

   Is she going to McGee or Mercy?????Like I said both hospitals are good ...I think at Mercy the dept is small and the new moms get extra special attention....

7. McGee Women's Hospital

   angel03 replied to wonderbee's topic in Pennsylvania

   Did she have the baby yet ? Did all go well???Let us know .....Both hospitals are good....

8. Clothing under scrubs in OR

   angel03 replied to qbfan413's topic in Operating Room

   Our policy is no exposed clothing .......most people wear jackets and an Or gown if they are cold .....me I'm usually hot I can't sit still when circ...when scrubbed the OR lights are hot

9. Looking for new Shoes...

   angel03 replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

   I think you need 2 pair of shoes so you can change off and on....I hve berkie's and love them they are very expensive.....I also have a pair of nurse mates style "angel"(of course)....I love them they fit they are ever so comfortable and not as heav...

10. Weekend/Night OR crews...

    angel03 replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

    Our hospital is a level 1 and we have a night crew 1 RN 1 surg tech Sunday-Fri. overnight call team every night of the week ......2 teams on the weekends until 6:00pm then just the call team & a 2nd call call team from home on pager....it usually...

11. Blood transfusions

    angel03 replied to Lulu_camel's topic in Operating Room

    I suppose every hospital is different depending on many factors.....We have CRNAs monitor techs interns and residents.....unfourtunately the RN staff does not administer blood, blood products or IV fluids.....WE check the products in write the verbal...

12. counting cottonoids neuro cases

    angel03 replied to angel03's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with you.....an x-ray should always be taken before the wound is closed..... .....this has been addressed by our mananger......by the way a supervisor in the room when the surgeon insisted on closing.......hard lesson learned by all.....incl...

13. Do you have specific call for services?

    angel03 posted a topic in Operating Room

    We are starting to discuss how to cover certian busy services in our OR. Do you have call for specific services and not just a general call? Do you have dedicated staff to any services other than cardiac?

14. Surgeon mistakes in the OR

    angel03 replied to MsHB's topic in Operating Room

    I agree things happen......sometime no fault of the surgeon ....other times skill is just not up to par.....I agree to keep a journal......

15. Pediatric instruments counts

    angel03 replied to jimmers's topic in Operating Room

    I believe when peritoneum is opened a count must be done.....I have scrubbed and circ. on neonates and our policy is to count...perhaps you can check with a childrens hospital to see what they do