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Here I come Ortho!



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May 17, 2007 09:36 PM

Here I come Ortho!


Just graduated from Nursing School and I will be starting my job July 1 on the orthopedics floor! I'm so excited! Anybody got any good tips for me? I know, save my back! I've been hearing that one alot! Thanks for any input!

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from Ortho_RN
Old May 18, 2007, 11:18 PM

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Save your back.... Do not try to lift or move people by yourself.. No matter how small they appear....
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from zuzi
Old May 20, 2007, 10:37 AM

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Asses Asses and Asses again! Eyes open, fat emboli-signs, compression syndrome, position keep it, other conditions mixed, asses, asses and assess again!
Good luck…you will like it! Trauma–Ortho was my love!
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