NeuroORRN

NeuroORRN has 24 years experience and specializes in RN, CNOR, Neuro crani/spine.

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1. Foley

   NeuroORRN replied to NeuroORRN's topic in Operating Room

   Sadly, it is NOT used in prone cases that I relieve in (I work 2nd shift, usually do not start cases). Honestly, it isn't used at all in my neuro service, and then is put on at the end of the case before discharging to PACU. When patients are prone...

2. New grad straight to OR - bad idea?

   NeuroORRN replied to kubelkabondy's topic in Operating Room

   Way tougher than a floor staff position.

3. Foley

   NeuroORRN replied to NeuroORRN's topic in Operating Room

   How would one defend that in court?

4. Foley

   NeuroORRN replied to NeuroORRN's topic in Operating Room

   My cases are really long, 4+ hours usually. The legs are never prepped in. I'm extremely worried about strain without the foley secure.

5. new circulator, but want to scrub too

   NeuroORRN replied to Queenofthesouth24's topic in Operating Room

   At my hospital, we have more RNs than STs. We are trained to scrub.

6. Is seeing a pt in Preop really a must for OR nurses??

   NeuroORRN replied to Guest 1170770's topic in Operating Room

   Anesthesia brings our patients to the room. I rarely to never interview them in Pre-op.

7. Call pay?

   NeuroORRN replied to lovey0830's topic in Operating Room

   $3

8. New grad straight to OR - bad idea?

   NeuroORRN replied to kubelkabondy's topic in Operating Room

   Personally, I feel like a new grad would do better coming to the OR with experience. It is one, tough environment. Having some thicker skin from building experience with physicians outside of the OR will help. That being said, I work with New grad...

9. Foley

   NeuroORRN posted a topic in Operating Room

   In my OR, I've been noticing our nurses do not use the foley secure during the case. And I'm wondering what everyone else does...