surgerynurse70

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1. In what department do you not wipe the backside?

   surgerynurse70 replied to mirgadia05's topic in General Nursing

   WOW!! I really thought the original post was a joke at first. I am sad for all of OP's patients IF she gets herself through nursing school... To think... she says she's compassionate? Thankfully, I'm not planning any trips to Canada (or Asia) in the ...

2. OR nursing in Chicago

   surgerynurse70 replied to pcscholf's topic in Illinois

   Don't know if you're still looking... don't go to St. James in Olympia Fields if you're looking for trauma. They de-designated & are no longer a trauma center. Plus, staffing is an issue. Hours are being cut, big time!!!!

3. Experienced Nurses please help New Grad!!! HOW DO I DECIDE???

   surgerynurse70 replied to JohnnyTrauma's topic in Illinois

   OH DEAR GOD!!!! please tell me you didn't go to St. James!!!!!

4. Great license plate...

   surgerynurse70 replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

   saw the following recently, not medical but still cool on a convertible "IMTPLSS"

5. Spine Surgery so Scary

   surgerynurse70 replied to sheisbb's topic in Operating Room

   Never scrubbed one, but I LOVE any spine case..almost as good as a pelvic fracture.

6. Prices of surgical items...

   surgerynurse70 replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

   Does your facility have pre-made OR packs? You may want to discuss with the team leader of that particular service, along with your ordering person. Some brainiac that I used to work with decided it would be a GOOD idea to eliminate the stuff we used...

7. Best shoes for OR??

   surgerynurse70 replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

   If you 2 don't like the Scandinavian clogs, I will be SHOCKED!!!! Several people I've worked with have worn them, loved them, but were a bit put off by the price. My mom always said if you're going to splurge, do it on your feet. I'm eager to get a ...

8. Best shoes for OR??

   surgerynurse70 replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

   I found a GREAT new shoe... I used to swear by my Danskos.. I found www.thescandinaviancompany.com advertised in the AORN magazine. They had a coupon for 10% off... thought the shoes LOOKED cool, so I ordered a pair. They are THE MOST comfy work sho...