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  1. Did Anyone See Larry King Last Night?

    You mentioned you were having conscious sedation. Were any of the stories on Larry King about waking up with General Anesthesia?
  2. ACLS a requirement for RN's?

    Thanks to all who have responded to my question. I used to be a Paramedic so I have had ACLS for many years. There are only a couple of us in our OR that do have ACLS and are the only ones who give Conscious Sedation (other than the CRNA's of cours...
  3. ACLS a requirement for RN's?

    Just curious. Does your OR require you to have ACLS? And for a friend of mine, do you have to have ACLS in order to administer IV Conscious Sedation? I am saying yes. Thanks.
  4. dress code for or personnel

    double post
  5. dress code for or personnel

    Now that's what I call comfortable.
  6. What do you carry in your pockets?

    Daily schedule, preference card for the case were doing and scissors. Phone in cell phone pocket. This is a hospital phone that only works in the vacinity of the OR, but it works like a regular phone. I also carry 2 pins, 'cause I am always laying ...
  7. dress code for or personnel

    I'm pretty sure we have a dress code. Requires us to dress neatly. No jeans or such when attending classes. It's not strictly enforced though. We do wear shorts to work (OR) before immediately changing into our scrubs, but were not dressing like ...
  8. Surgery Turnover Events Defined

    thank you, thank you, thank you
  9. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    Me too! 37 years young. 16 years as a Medic. Got my RN License back in January (BSN Program - 5 guys, 3 gals). Spent a few months in the ER. Have now been in the OR since June. It's great. Good luck to all.
  10. Operating times

    10 hours for a ventral hernia repair!?! What took so long?
  11. what is your nurse to patient ratio?

    A position came open in the OR about a month ago. I applied, got interviewed, was offered the position and accepted it, RN Circulator. All in the same day. I started last week and so far it's great. Thanks....Bill
  12. Opinion needed......

    I thought all weekend about the position. I told my wife and myself that if I was offered the position, then it was meant to be. I put in a transfer request. Was interviewed the day after and offered the job that same day. I accepted the position...
  13. Opinion needed......

    I really enjoy working 3 days a week. I believe that OR would be M - F with call. What are your responsibilities in the OR?...and thanks for your input.
  14. Opinion needed......

    Our ER as been extremely busy lately. Same amount of help. 6 or 7 to 1 ratio. 4 to 1 in cardiac and trauma rooms. nonstop I am newgrad in the ER. Paramedic prior to getting my license in Feb. 2006. I feel overwhelmed and not up to the speed. I don't...
  15. what is your nurse to patient ratio?

    Our ER as been extremely busy lately. I don't know how you Veterans do it. Or how I can do it until I retire.....lol.