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1. Will circulators be RNs in the future?

   opus posted a topic in Operating Room

   Just wanted peoples feedback. With the nursing shortage predictions getting worse over the next ten years what are people's feelings about the thought that RN circulators may be replaced by unlicensed personnel. Does anyone know AORN stand on this?...

2. How many is too many

   opus replied to opus's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I know what you mean. Recently I had to resuscitate a baby unexpectedly at delivery and one woman ran over with her camera and said, "can I take pictures now?" I wanted to reply, "don't you think it would be nice if the baby were pink first!" But ...

3. Frustrations about L&D nursing

   opus replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My main frustration is dealing with the crowds you deal with in L&D. If my hospital would take more of a responsible and professional view of what is involved with a laboring patient in the hospital setting, life would be easier for me. You can...

4. How many is too many

   opus posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   The hospital that I am employed at has promoted their unit as Family Centered. This seems great for advertising purposes, but they have never followed up on guidelines for the public. Consequently, we are constantly trying to work around crowds (an...