heartincalif

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  1. failing in the OR

    HI there... Well I've been in the OR for about 6 months and tho i have learned quite a bit i still struggle with not feeling comfortable let alone confident in the room. I have yet to really be on my own tho i do start and end cases alone and for the...
  2. Scrub vending machines

    I rather like the scrub machine... less laundry for me!! The only real irritation is when the nursing students are trying to get their scrubs and their card doesnt work right yet they continue to try... which is USUALLY the same time i'm trying to ge...
  3. Missing ray tec's

    I was informed at work that a nurse in good standing with over 20 years got royally screwed over. Apparently a count was off by one ray tec. This nurse called for an xray, surgeon said it was neg. pt. was good to go. Well... come to find out the ray...
  4. How long until i feel competent?

    Thanks for the info and encouragment! Its nice to know that EVENTUALLY i'll catch on. I had one surgeon tell me (when i didnt see where the button was for the light) its the button with the picture of the LIGHT bulb. I sure did feel like a nimrod!! I...
  5. How long until i feel competent?

    I've started circulating in the OR 3 months ago. I was wondering how long it will be until i feel competent? I still have a preceptor and have been mostly working in the heart room and bariatrics. When my preceptor left me in alone doing a meatotomy ...
  6. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    When i was working at an alzheimers unit as a lpn, big former military man known for starting arguments with other residents got angry and left to go (so i thought) to his room. About 5 minutes or so later this female resident was yelling get out of ...