orbabe

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1. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

   orbabe replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

   What a great recap of what we do in the operating room! I would also like to add that the training period for a circulator in the operating room is usually 6-9 months or more. Whereas, a circulator can transfer to the floor and take care of patient...

2. Shoes?

   orbabe replied to Aneroo's topic in Operating Room

   I too have been circulating in the O.R. for a long time. About 4 years ago, I discovered C&C Sweden. Their shoes are very comfortable. You have to purchase them on line or you can usually find a booth at AORN Congress.

3. OR Lasers, Info Please

   orbabe replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

   Always think of you as the patient....would you want a "clean" fiber used on you versus one that is "sterilized?" We are our patient's advocate....do not use any fiber that is not sterilized properly (we use disposable fibers)....get your OR Directo...