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  1. by Jan 9
    Graduated on Dec 18, and a start my new job on joint camp on Feb 4. Any advice, tips, or anything?
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  4. Jan 12 by
    Not sure what a joint camp is but I'd start by reviewing some of the surgeries/disabilities attendees of this camp experience. A good base knowledge of the different types of arthritis, common mechanism of injury/associated repairs, various surgeries/associated precautions would probably be a good start.
  5. Jan 12 by
    You aren't by chance located in Illinois are you?
  6. Jan 14 by
    I am in Illinois. Never heard of it. I run a private practice for 3 orthopedic surgeons. I was a surgical nurse/scrub nurse for ortho and trauma.
  7. Jan 17 by
    No, I am in Alabama. It is a floor for after joint surgery, right before they are ready for rehab.

    Thanks for the advice Deberham! Very helpful!!
  8. Jan 18 by
    Yep, here in Southern Illinois we have that as well. I love working with ortho patients and now that we have "Joint Camp" it's even better. For the elective surgeries, people come in knowing what to expect which I feel results in better/faster recovery for them. It also eases their mind before this major surgery. Sometimes I notice the pts with roommates do even better because they have a buddy they are constantly competing with!
  9. Jan 18 by
    Quote from Lahryn04
    Yep, here in Southern Illinois we have that as well. I love working with ortho patients and now that we have "Joint Camp" it's even better. For the elective surgeries, people come in knowing what to expect which I feel results in better/faster recovery for them. It also eases their mind before this major surgery. Sometimes I notice the pts with roommates do even better because they have a buddy they are constantly competing with!
    So you like it? I had a doc tell me to try to stay out of it. I wanted to try it first though. The nurses there seem really nice, and I believe I can learn a lot. It was just odd for him to say that.