Chicano nurse

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1. online BSN program-please help

   Chicano nurse replied to saraj1921's topic in School Programs

   What about West Coast University? Any thoughts out there?

2. Etiquette in the OR?

   Chicano nurse replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

   For thirty years I have been told I would become like many before me...cold, uncaring, negative and callous. I won't lie to you many critical situations and deaths have made me a bit less buoyant in my cup half full outlook. But you were offended an...

3. OR beard

   Chicano nurse replied to nrsman1's topic in Operating Room

   OK folks simmer down, there is a solution to the Facial hair problem. The cafeteria has a paper like product that covers facial hair. Inexpensive and easy to wear. AORN Guidelines explain why covering facial hair is a patient safety topic. " Now...

4. Recycling Program in OR?

   Chicano nurse replied to boopette's topic in Operating Room

   Not listening? The coordinator should explore the possible use of volunteers to separate the refuse off site. Circulators have many responsibilities in the peri-operative setting. The coordinator may be overwhelmed with other duties to realize that a...

5. Recycling Program in OR?

   Chicano nurse replied to boopette's topic in Operating Room

   At the University of Arkansas, for Medical Sciences, D. Rowland R.N. started a recycling program. In this venture we placed all CLEAN packaging and wrappers into clear bags prior to a patient entering the OR. Bags were labeled and placed in the su...