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1. What is your schedule like in a day surgery center

   SkipBeat replied to alanderson9280's topic in Operating Room

   M-F 7-3:30. Late shift a week at a time every 6 weeks 10-6:30. A week of call every 6 weeks.

2. Are these practices typical in your department??

   SkipBeat replied to carpediem2387's topic in Operating Room

   A surgery center would not have a critical care unit to pick patients up from. Sound like you work in a facility with a weak nursing voice and bad management. There should be a policy that clearly specifies when to do a full instrument count, and t...

3. Not doing what I was hired for

   SkipBeat replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

   Man........people are really racing to get on that high horse or ride the sarcasm train!! OP I think you should lay down your thoughts to your supervisor and let them know some changes will have to take place. It's not right that they swindled you ...

4. CNOR cert; ACLS/PALS cert

   SkipBeat replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

   My employer requires BLS, PALS and ACLS. They pay for for the course and your time to take it also. I'm not sure if they pay for CNOR but I know as of now they don't pay extra if you have it.

5. What are the cases that could be done in a Day Surgery Unit

   SkipBeat replied to msmylanan's topic in Operating Room

   I would add for ENT the following: Tonsillectomy Adenoidectomy FESS/SMR/Septoplasty Hemi-Thyroidectomy Bilat. Myringotomy with tubes

6. DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

   SkipBeat replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA

   I don't think it's a violation. Patients have their names, birthdays and account numbers on their bracelets.

7. Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

   SkipBeat replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Safety

   I don't fault the OP on her opinion. It is part of the job to have to stay if it's in your contract, but nursing is job. I'm not altruistic and I don't work for free or for slave wages. If staying for a disaster is a part of the job, then I should...

8. Forced to another shift when I have seniority

   SkipBeat replied to northern_RN's topic in Relations

   I think you are taking the proper steps. Just make sure you have in writing that the new shift will not work for you, and that you do not quit. If if comes down to it make them fire you. If you trust someone, have a witness come with you or someon...

9. Nursing job with the least interaction

   SkipBeat replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Relations

   I like the OR because you don't really get all extra crap that comes with people. You get to do your job without all the distraction of the family or the patient because they are asleep!! I love it.

10. ChloraPrep Allergies?

    SkipBeat replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    Our ortho and general docs use chloroprep quite a bit. Haven't had any problems with it at all. I know it's important to let it dry completely before draping which will help with ioban sticking. Besides that, I haven't heard of any patients having...

11. possibly going to all one color scrub tops

    SkipBeat replied to locolorenzo22's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I don't work at a facility where you have a uniform, but I do wear the provided OR scrubs. I think I'm in the minority but I like the idea of color coded scrub uniforms. At some facilities I've been to I've had a hard time figuring out who was who ...

12. Where are the RN First Assistant Programs? NJ/PA/DE

    SkipBeat replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Operating Room

    They have a school in delaware county PA. Here is the link. Delaware County Community College | Find yourself here.his school only excepts experienced operating room nurse first. So you will have to find a job as an OR RN.

13. Attitudes in the OR

    SkipBeat replied to Epona's topic in Operating Room

    I don't think it's the norm at places that are nice to work at. This usually happens when staff are stressed, underpaid, and overworked. It can also happen at places where management is terrible. I would learn what I can and get out.

14. A good answer to those who ask our salary

    SkipBeat replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I just say "Not enough."

15. Seeking OR Nurse advice

    SkipBeat replied to iamNurse23's topic in Operating Room

    My training experience was not that difficult, and not nearly as difficult as nursing school. Although I did not go through an official program, it was more so on the job training. There is a lot to to learn, and I'm still learning because I've onl...