TracyB,RN

TracyB,RN RN

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  1. Count Sheet help

    TracyB,RN replied to tareq's topic in Operating Room

    we have a separate count sheet. Oh how I wish I had a copy for you. It's a pain in the butt... We've got papers coming out of our ears...tray count sheets, count sheets for the count sheets. it's...

  2. My Dream: OR Nurse

    TracyB,RN replied to heaverboo's topic in Operating Room

    It's not that hard to get into, depending on your area. Some hospitals have new grad programs. Some don't. The ONLY reasons I would ever recommend floor experience first, is so you are comfy in your...

  3. Prep

    TracyB,RN replied to tiredfeet2's topic in Operating Room

    We've also made the switch to Chlora-prep, with the exception of open wounds, vag or urology type procedures... And of course, we have the few docs who refuse to deviate from the good ol' betadine...

  4. New job!

    TracyB,RN replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Operating Room

    UGHGHGHG!!!!!! I am sooooo jealous!!! I've been asking to scrub for over a year. Can you let me know what state you're in? If they're still hiring, I want to go, too, LOL I have ortho trauma...

  5. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    TracyB,RN replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    Soooo, I have CP, I truly AM allergic to morphine and I lie about my pain level. I always knock it down a notch, & I try to laugh, giggle & smile, talk on the phone. Whatever it takes to...

  6. Oral surgery & dental office sedation

    TracyB,RN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, I would check your state's website to make sure the oral surgeon was in good standing. In IL, there was a dentist using sedation, screwed up, & his YOUNG, like 6 yr old patient, died. He...

  7. Spinal Fusion q's

    TracyB,RN replied to wannabemw's topic in Orthopedic

    glad to hear he's doing well. I was fused 2 months ago, tomorrow & it as THE best thing I could have done for myself. Almost completely pain free, waiting for signs of actual bone fusion so I can...

  8. TKR question

    TracyB,RN replied to rntoon's topic in Orthopedic

    ditto to the above posts, but why would you want to wake up a patient that is sleeping? If VS are scheduled Q4h, then do re-positioning, but not with a pillow under the knee. Waking up a peacefully...

  9. pixis in OR

    TracyB,RN replied to arys1075's topic in Operating Room

    OMG... I feel your pain. Vascular cases in the ENT room, b/c there's no where else to do the case... That kind of thing happens all the time. We have suture trolleys! Seriously, stupid carts with...

  10. Lap buddies, do most LTC facilities still allow them?

    TracyB,RN replied to Kay28's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't see them used very often... but think they're

  11. RN license fees? Still need an answer

    TracyB,RN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Howdy. Just wondering what RN licensure fees are. I've checked the BON website for FL & can't find it. Also curious how often you have to renew & what your fees are for that as well. Thanks...

  12. RN license fees? Still need an answer

    TracyB,RN replied to TracyB,RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks Mom... maybe my adobe wasn't working b/c I couldn't even get that info you found. Thanks :) HEY JOLIE : ) OMG..... Fell in love with Clearwater/Tampa when we were down in February. Older kid...

  13. Help! I may get fired!

    TracyB,RN replied to Siouxz2's topic in Operating Room

    My hubby says my hearing is better than a dog & sometimes I have trouble understanding what is mumbled underneath those masks. Also not trying to discourage you from OR, but maybe a slower paced...

  14. Moving Patients off O.R. table

    TracyB,RN replied to CAsunshineRN's topic in Operating Room

    This is really sad! The amount of lifting we actually have to do with a patient, in addition to all that equipment. Every OR suite should be equipped with that Hover mattress. Nurses everywhere would...

  15. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    TracyB,RN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh dear Lord... YOUTH DEW????? Eeeewwwww I really like most of my co-workers. Most of what I would like to say has been covered in these posts, but my favorite..... "Instead of whining about it like a...

  16. On my own?

    TracyB,RN replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

    Just wondering how it went for

  17. lighting

    TracyB,RN replied to akor's topic in Operating Room

    Only time we have to position is when the light itself is being fussy & drifts or gets "stuck" & we will adjust then... other than that, docs do it themselves. Seriously, we're not in the...

  18. Question for OR RN's who work 7a-3p

    TracyB,RN replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    Depends if I'm on call & if the board isn't moving... If I'm staying, I like lunch about 1:30pm (before cafe' closes) Otherwise, I could care less, as long as I get a break &

  19. Moving Patients off O.R. table

    TracyB,RN replied to CAsunshineRN's topic in Operating Room

    Roller with sheet... anesthesia for head. Work at a teaching hospital so it's fun to boss the med students around... 1 for feet, 1 or 2 for each side... Usually, I'll take a newbie med student on my...

  20. New to USA operating room

    TracyB,RN replied to marie88's topic in Operating Room

    Usually, we will splint for ORIF's (open reduction internal fixations) of extremities... Sometimes a full cast, sometimes, just a posterior mold with Ace wrap. We'll splint extremities. If we're...

  21. Help Me! I'm trying to quit smoking!!!!

    TracyB,RN replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    As a former smoker (albeit a recent former smoker) who has also tried everything in the past..... I resorted to Chantix. It helped that I was the one who was ready to quit. But the Chantix really...

  22. is acute rehab considered med/surg?

    TracyB,RN replied to celle507's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmppphhhh... I guess it would depend on the facility. Our patients were so damn sick, you would wonder how in the hell they "qualified" to be on an acute rehab unit.. I would consider my old unit...

  23. RN license renewal fees

    TracyB,RN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Florida nurses. Looking into relocating. Couldn't find on the DOH website how often you renew & what your RN renewal fees are. Thanks, in advance, for answering for me... :

  24. On my own?

    TracyB,RN replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

    I lIke the idea about getting a phone # for someone to call as back up.. Hopefully, they will at least do that for ya'. Obviously your powers that be (PTB) feel confident in your skills, otherwise,...

  25. New to USA operating room

    TracyB,RN replied to marie88's topic in Operating Room

    Hmmm, I think Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago has an OB/GYN surgery section for OR... Chicago nurses?? Am I right??? I think their website is http://www.nmh.org but I'm not positive. As...