CarolinaBSN2012

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1. Scenario Questions for New Grad Interview

   CarolinaBSN2012 replied to BorgQueen1701's topic in Operating Room

   Many times the manager is not looking for a right answer. They are looking at how you handle yourself in stressful situations. The OR is a stressful environment. By asking questions in this manner the manager can recognize characteristics such as su...

2. Pregnancy and work hours

   CarolinaBSN2012 replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Operating Room

   You just need to get your OB doctor to write you to not work more than 8 hours a day. Pregnancy is a special time and it will be over soon. You need to enjoy this time. However you can't expect your co workers or manager to think like this. You have ...

3. CORN is it worth it?

   CarolinaBSN2012 replied to Tschinault's topic in Operating Room

   Because nursing is so specialized it is important to become certified in your area of practice. Yes it makes you more marketable and you have nothing to lose. You will learn many things just by studying for the exam. Good luck

4. Cell saver

   CarolinaBSN2012 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Who runs the cell saver in your OR? If it is the RN, how are they trained? Are all the nurses trained to operate the cell saver. How do they demonstrate competency with this skill if it is one not performed on a routine basis (less than one per year)...

5. Forgot to do Final count

   CarolinaBSN2012 replied to nar-es's topic in Operating Room

   I agree with the previous post. It is early in your career in the OR and it is human to make mistakes. Consider this a lesson learned and pray for a safe patient outcome. The way you handle this situation will shape your surgical conscious. We have a...

6. Calling PACU

   CarolinaBSN2012 posted a topic in PACU

   Just curious if other hospitals require the OR nurse to call PACU to ask if they may bring the patient from surgery to the PACU. I work in a hospital that implemented this about two years ago. It is very frustrating. Th MD and CRNA use two way radios...