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    What Being on the Table Taught Me About Treating on the Table

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    She was wearing gloves, but I could still feel the warmth of her hand and that made a huge
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    Any L1 Trauma Nurses Out There

    ctsurgeryscrubrn posted a topic in Critical Care

    Was just wondering how you like working in an L1 Trauma Center. I did a rotation in our L1 Trauma OR, so mostly only came down to the bay if we opened down there. Otherwise, I was setting up and...
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    Losing and Finding Identity in High-Stakes Surgery

    ctsurgeryscrubrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I was notified about being hand-picked as a scrub nurse on our high-risk cardiothoracic surgery team, I was very excited, but also nervous. As most would, I sought counsel from many - some that...
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    Should I go for hearts?

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to amiss5572's topic in Operating Room

    Do you know if you'll be scrubbing or circulating or
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    My Experience Scrubbing Hearts

    ctsurgeryscrubrn posted a topic in Operating Room

    Like many nurses, I have missed holidays with family, had to cancel long-standing plans at the last minute, and sacrificed a lot personally for this career I've chosen. I've been screamed at in...
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    Finding Identity in High-Stakes Cardiac Surgery

    ctsurgeryscrubrn posted a topic in Operating Room

    My article on my struggle and how I finally found myself in an unforgiving area of surgery that requires 110% every single day....
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    Adventist Health OR Interview!

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to RN_JuJu's topic in Operating Room

    Wow congrats! i am a scrub nurse on our high-risk cardiothoracic surgery team - would be more than happy to lend you some advice on how you can make a strong impression in your interview. These...
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    step down RN offered OR position

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to blondie1887's topic in Operating Room

    Hi there - I am biased but love the OR. I only scrub now, but did circulate for a good bit. Please feel free to email me if you'd like some guidance and understand the expectations....
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    I'm Proud of Being "Just" an O.R. Nurse

    ctsurgeryscrubrn posted a topic in Operating Room

    As many of you have seen, there is a strong movement to bring gender parity to the Operating Room - a setting that is currently dominated by men - nearly every statistic supports that. The...
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    Is Periop 101 needed?

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to MNNurseJoJo's topic in Operating Room

    Agreed with all - Periop 101 provides a solid foundation to start your career in the O.R. There is a textbook that was referred to me early-on by a colleague and it was amazing - Berry & Kohn's...
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    OR nurses, was it your calling?

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to danceluver's topic in Operating Room

    I really admire this very candid, well thought out opinion - it's what makes these types of forums special. I'm only 3 years in to my O.R. career and getting hand-picked to scrub on the open-heart...
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    OR nurses, was it your calling?

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to danceluver's topic in Operating Room

    I didn't feel that way initially, but I eventually found it to be my calling. We had an older gentleman that we were taking in for a CABG x5 - his 3rd in 5 years. I scrubbed the case and I just saw...
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    Interested in CVOR nursing

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    So glad to hear so many are interested in pursing CVOR. I was hand-picked to scrub on our high-risk open-heart team 3 years ago and haven't looked back. Feel free to email me with any questions....
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    Should I go for hearts?

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to amiss5572's topic in Operating Room

    I'm 3 years in after being hand-picked for our high-risk open-heart team. I often pinch myself because I feel so lucky and blessed to scrub on some of the most amazing procedures ever performed. It's...
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    Help getting in OR

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to inspired78's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry to hear about this, but would like to help in any way possible. Have you consulted a nursing resume counselor?
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    ADVICE NEEDED: Vanderbilt Trauma ICU RN Residency

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to sheawilliams's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Shea - I completed the Perioperative Nursing residency at Vanderbilt and it was an amazing experience. It really gave me what I needed to excel in high-stakes surgery and was recently hand-picked...
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    Scrub cap wearers

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to PaigeNicole's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I scrub on high-risk open-heart and cases usually range from 8 - 10 hrs. I tend to perspire a lot during intense cases and the bouffant caps tend to hide it better and are better when the circulator...
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    Nebraska Medical Center or Johns Hopkins?

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to Abigaild999's topic in General Nursing

    The Heart and Vascular service at UNMC is phenomenal. It's a real family and most importantly, it functions as a cohesive team. Dr. Merritt is an Asst Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery there and...
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    Schedule in OR

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to JB68's topic in Operating Room

    Wow - is it a Level I? Do you scrub trauma? Any memorable cases you can
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    Cardiac Team - Pros / Cons

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to jackandjill123's topic in Operating Room

    Hello - Wow - what a coincidence! i am a scrub nurse that is dedicated to our high-risk open-heart team. I think it takes a very unique type of person to do the job. I absolutely love every minute...
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    Operating Room RN

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to brilaneb's topic in Operating Room

    dlzk123: I did a Perioperative Nurse Residency and it was my 'launch
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    Personality type for perioperative nursing?

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to Maddi_Rose's topic in Operating Room

    I may only have a few years in O.R. nursing, but I feel that being hand-picked to scrub on the cardiac team has shown some of my commitment to the field. I will say that I think the following have...
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    Operating Room RN

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to brilaneb's topic in Operating Room

    I totally understand what you're talking about. It's like the 'chicken' and the 'egg' dilemma. One thing that never goes unnoticed is enthusiasm for the O.R. How does that manifest itself in a...
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    What specialties best prepare you to work in the OR?

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to ripsky4501's topic in Operating Room

    Hi there - I actually have worked in the Cardiac O.R. with many nurses who have transitioned into the O.R. and done very well in a high-stress scrub role. When I look back, here were the...
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    Glasses with masks

    ctsurgeryscrubrn replied to 2cooldeans's topic in Operating Room

    Hi there - I agree with many of the comments shared. I am an RN and I do work in the sterile field every day. I had problems with the mask fogging up and in CT, you sorta need to have your 'field of...