Fun2RN,BSN BSN, RN

Fun2RN,BSN has 5 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Surgical Services.

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   Sleeves in the OR

   Fun2RN,BSN replied to ruggster's topic in Operating Room

   Jacket sleeves can be pushed up for prepping, and still hang down so far that the prepped area gets contaminated. I am not an advocate of jackets while prepping. I understand the dead skin side of the story, but my bare arms are not over the steril...
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   Learning about Sutures

   Fun2RN,BSN replied to lnp0205's topic in Operating Room

   That is an awesome overview of suture. Now to actually learn & memorize it. Haha I think circulating only does hurt one's memory on suture.
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   who lives an hour away fro work? or would you consider it?

   Fun2RN,BSN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

   I do, and have been at my current employer for almost 3 years. If you find the perfect place, it's worth the drive. :) I used to live half-way in between as a child growing up, so the drive itself is all so familiar it doesn't seem like it's that lo...
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   Iodine Prep with a shellfish allergy?

   Fun2RN,BSN replied to cjg10RN's topic in Operating Room

   If a vag, etc prep is needed, I usually ask the patient about the allergy, and then let the surgeon decide on whether to use the Betadine prep anyway. Unless it is an IV Contrast issue, there's usually not a problem.