inspir8tion

inspir8tion specializes in OR.

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1. Overwhelming job! Oh my gosh!

   inspir8tion replied to allie83's topic in Operating Room

   I love my patients and all my surgeons. The problem I have is with my co-workers. I am still relatively new to the OR (2 years), so I am still gung ho. I strive to do my job in an excellent way. This pays off with the co-workers that have the sam...

2. Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

   inspir8tion replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

   Surgical techs are used instead of scrub nurses because they are cheaper to pay. So, in that respect they took over an aspect that used to be nursing. STs now work under nursing and as part of nursing. Your question is very broad. Do you have any...

3. Needing advice and help

   inspir8tion replied to karebear74's topic in Operating Room

   Bug juice is usually normal saline with just bacitracin in it or bacitracin and polymyxin B in it (depends on the surgeon). These are antibiotics (effective against bacteria aka bugs). Pulse lavage is a way to rinse the patient out with the bug jui...

4. Needing advice and help

   inspir8tion replied to karebear74's topic in Operating Room

   Hand the instrument to the surgeon in such a way that he/she can use it in that position. They should not have to adjust the instrument. They should not even have to look at it. It would help you to watch how they use the instruments so you know w...

5. Yet another burnout thread

   inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

   It is true we quit our managers, not our jobs.

6. Yet another burnout thread

   inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks for your response. I am happy you found a place that is good for you. If I could find such a place, I would probably not be looking at work outside of the OR. The problem is, how do you find those places? I have been to three hospitals and...

7. Yet another burnout thread

   inspir8tion posted a topic in Operating Room

   I have been in the OR for a little over two years. I left the first hospital OR I worked in for greener pastures. However, I have since ended up in a place that is just as bad as the first place. I learned at the last AORN convention that nurses d...

8. CSU Dominguez Hills Online RN to BSN

   inspir8tion replied to edwardla, RN's topic in California

   I am also interested in hearing more about this online BSN school.

9. Best shoes for OR??

   inspir8tion replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you!

10. Best shoes for OR??

    inspir8tion replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    I am looking to order some of these and I saw that you got a half size bigger than your regular shoe size. I was wondering if the sizing is off a half size and they fit you perfectly or if you wish you had gotten the size 8's. Thanks! I can't wait...

11. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    That is what I am hoping for. We go live on July 1. Hoping to speak directly to the McKesson rep before then. Thanks

12. Tucking arms

    inspir8tion posted a topic in Operating Room

    I know many times there is more than one viable way to do something. I was wondering if when tucking arms you tuck the sheet under the patient or under the mattress. Also, what is your rationale for doing it the way you do. Thanks!

13. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    I am glad you haven't had any legal problems. Do you use orsos? I still think it is dangerous to have someone able to delete/change your charting. I would rather have keystrokes identified per user and not allow anyone to change someone else's cha...

14. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    I will definitely do this. The McKesson rep is on site sometimes, and I plan on asking her. Thanks again.

15. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Yes. They have bought a system that is sunsetting called ORSOS. Perviously owned by per se and bought out by McKesson. I appreciate your advice.