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    WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    Rose_Queen replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    If I get called in again tonight, I'm blaming you! Why did I sign up for back to back nights of call? I've learned that there are surgeons who can try not only my patience but the patience of every...
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    It Ain't Like The Movies!

    Rose_Queen replied to madricka's topic in General Nursing

    Erm, it happens kind of regularly in my world. Can't get the foley in? Quick, call the urologist before he starts his own surgery! Cardiac surgeon shows up early and the foley isn't in? They put it in...
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    Does nursings affect meeting attentance?

    Rose_Queen replied to StevoNicho's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Well, that can greatly be affected by the nursing specialty in which you choose to work. It will also depend on facility and coworker flexibility. Have you taken time to discuss your concerns with...
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    New grad moving out of state

    Rose_Queen replied to malia.vest's topic in General Students

    Even if you get a compact licensure in your current state, you must reside in that state for the license to truly be a compact license. From Nurse Licensure Compact | NCSBN Once you know what state...
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    Tattoos?

    Rose_Queen replied to heronurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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    Breakroom Potluck Tips

    Rose_Queen replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    How far in advance are sign up sheets posted? When we do a potluck, we have about 2 weeks' notice to sign up to bring something. Those who don't bring don't get to partake. We also aren't supposed to...
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    I'm a new grad / OR nurse!

    Rose_Queen replied to Yellow Scrubs's topic in Operating Room

    Welcome to our little corner of the world! Be sure to check out the Articles and FAQs tabs on the OR forum page for lots of valuable
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    Observer in the Operating Room?

    Rose_Queen replied to tiffcrn's topic in Operating Room

    We recently severely restricted who is allowed to observe in the OR where I work, particularly in cardiac surgery. We had been seeing infection rate spikes, and many of these observers did not have a...
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    Unsafe work conditions?

    Rose_Queen replied to whitsj2's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your options are to either find a new job, bring in a union, or move to CA, which is the only state that mandates ratios for all inpatient units. You can also contact your legislators, whose...
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    what contacts do you find most comfortable

    Rose_Queen replied to wendy2016's topic in General Nursing

    Have you discussed this with your optometrist? He or she will be the best resource for answers to your questions. Every time I've switched types of contacts, I've been given a couple of pairs to trial...
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    cloth hats

    Rose_Queen replied to iverina's topic in Operating Room

    The elastic on our disposables is completely worthless. My hair would be better controlled with my old cloth hats that have an adjustable
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    nervous pls help

    Rose_Queen replied to sparkeepoo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The vast majority of US educated grads pass the NCLEX on the first try. People have passed with 75 questions, 265 questions, and every number of questions in between. It is a very stressful and...
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    Help out a fellow OR RN

    Rose_Queen replied to Abbeylemmons's topic in Operating Room

    1. Please fill in the name and location of your hospital. Sorry, no. I value what anonymity I can have here. 2. What system is in place for counting in your Operating Room? Nurse and scrub count....
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    Ranch dressing in a breast milk container

    Rose_Queen replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nurses Rock

    One of the reasons new scrubs in my OR find themselves with a lot of new best friends... "Hey, you wanna do a mock setup of...." And everyone leaves with
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    Aspiring nurse with questions

    Rose_Queen replied to PinkMom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Basically, these are programs that prepare new nurses to actually work as a nurse. School does a general preparation, but the days of programs that provided grads ready to hit the floor running are...
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    That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Rose_Queen replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Never a school nurse, and I'm rocking the pink
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    cloth hats

    Rose_Queen replied to iverina's topic in Operating Room

    We used to be able to wear them. Then they decided they were an infection risk and they were completely forbidden- can't even wear a cloth hat with a disposable over top. Our infection rate has stayed...
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    ADN, BSN, or RN-BSN?

    Rose_Queen replied to jamaicangirl16's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You really need to research the job market in your area or the area where you want to work. Some areas, ADNs cannot get hired into acute care facilities. My facility is no longer hiring anyone without...
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    Do you feel safe at work?

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse4babies's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a unit that is locked down 24/7. After 9pm, there is only 1 door open into the facility, and security has to let you in beyond the ER. Our security guards are armed, and most are...
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    Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    Rose_Queen replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    If you're paying property taxes of $50K per year, you need to investigate moving. I pay less than $5K. Even the McMansions are paying less than half of what you're paying. And what PP said- it's an...
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    How long did you stay at your first job?

    Rose_Queen replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still at mine. :sofahider I like it most days. I like my coworkers- we're a great team who help each other out. And, in general, with OR nursing it's either you're a lifer or you hate it and get...
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    Nursing-Patient did not wake after Anesthesia

    Rose_Queen replied to xdrowe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The vast majority of patients that have not woken up after surgery in my experience are those who either are going to stay vented for several hours (planned before the start of surgery as with our...
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    Joining a professional organization

    Rose_Queen replied to gcolon7988's topic in General Nursing

    I am only a member of my specialty organization, AORN. While it was a hefty price tag, I did pay for a lifetime membership, which has already paid off as the membership dues were raised- I paid $1,000...
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    IR Radiation Exposure-Thoughts?

    Rose_Queen replied to Pinky89's topic in Radiology

    You will need to speak with your employee health department. They will be the ones to guide you. Depending on the type of seed used, there may not have been exposure at all- the patient does not...
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    Study tips?

    Rose_Queen replied to Sarah196's topic in General Students

    I think one of the most important things a student can do to facilitate success is to know how they learn best. There's no point in reading page after page if you're not a read/write learner. There...