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1. Pop-off sutures

   learningnurse posted a topic in Operating Room

   Could you use pop-off sutures for a hernia repair? Just curious.

2. Formalin in OR?

   learningnurse posted a topic in Operating Room

   Out of curiosity, does anyone pour formalin (a stock jug) into medium to large sized specimen containers to accomodate the larger specimens in OR? The small pre-filled formalin containers I don't think would be problematic. I was told a facility was...

3. Where do OR nurses go?

   learningnurse posted a topic in Operating Room

   Are there any OR nurses out there that have become disenchanted from the OR? If so, how did you "snap out of it" or did you (or someone you know) venture into another specialty (if so, what specialty)?

4. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   learningnurse replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   RN4KU - Greetings! Can you pm me a nurse III proficiency that I can use as a guide as well? I have been stuck the in the land of II forever.

5. Against all odds.

   learningnurse replied to learningnurse's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you for your response, Rose Queen. I did look for that type of facility but could not find a thorough residency/orientation program in my living area. A couple of places, including mine, offered a 6-month training program. But, a couple of peop...

6. Against all odds.

   learningnurse posted a topic in Operating Room

   Struggling to be proficient in the OR but I work with toxic people. Since I am not a "charge nurse favorite" I don't get the support I need to reinforce what I have learned (being in cases I don't do often and have requested to be in - perfection thr...

7. Can a scrub do that?!

   learningnurse replied to learningnurse's topic in Operating Room

   That's what I thought.

8. Can a scrub do that?!

   learningnurse replied to learningnurse's topic in Operating Room

   I thought the same thing. I have no idea why that person did it.

9. Can a scrub do that?!

   learningnurse replied to learningnurse's topic in Operating Room

   Rosequeen- the person just scrubbed in and used sterile scissors (handling scissors through the gown) to cut the hole. Then the sterile gloves were put on and the scissors were put back on the sterile field.

10. Can a scrub do that?!

    learningnurse posted a topic in Operating Room

    Can a scrub use scissors to cut a hole for their thumbs in the cuff of their gown after they have scrubbed in?

11. Same Day Surgery Center question

    learningnurse posted a topic in Ambulatory

    Hello! I wanted to know if there is a book I could buy that provides nursing discharge teaching instructions for your typical same day surgery procedures ( D&C, cataract extraction with IOL, knee arthroscopy, tonsillectomy, etc.). A basic guide w...