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    Quantitative Blood Loss

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have either of you noted a lot of difference in dry weights of sponges? We tested weighing unused sponges. Unfortunately we're seeing a good bit of variation. Many are relatively close to the average...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    Rose_Queen replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    That will be very facility dependent. We actually have a variety in my facilities. One area is strictly 0700-1530 M-F until the end of orientation when we incorporate off shift orientation. Another...
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    Periop 101 Program Questions!

    Rose_Queen replied to cr71890's topic in Operating Room

    Alexanders is actually part of the periop curriculum - the readings for each module are chapters from the textbook. Whether it will be provided by the facility or not is a question to ask the...
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    FIU AO BSN (fall 2020)

    Rose_Queen replied to VitalNurse02's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all! Just a reminder from earlier in the thread! Congrats to everyone who has been
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    Pre-op nurse alone

    Rose_Queen replied to RN_1978's topic in General Nursing

    @LibraNurse27, malignant hyperthermia. Sorry, so used to what it means in my little corner of the world that I didn’t think about others not being sure what it stood for
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    Pre-op nurse alone

    Rose_Queen replied to RN_1978's topic in General Nursing

    There is actually a standard of care for patients that are eligible for surgery in an outpatient facility and who should not be a patient in an outpatient facility. Those that are not stable (pretty...
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    Pre-op nurse alone

    Rose_Queen replied to RN_1978's topic in General Nursing

    Since this is a day surgery center, it is extremely unlikely that needing to run blood will be an issue- they usually don’t even have access to a blood bank. For those patients needing emergency...
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    Blacklisted from HCA

    Rose_Queen replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    Because nursing shortage or nursing surplus can't be generalized. There are pockets of both throughout the country. Some of the pockets of shortage have to do with supply (rural, not well paying);...
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    Hope is not a strategy

    Rose_Queen replied to emtb2rn's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Please remember to debate the topic and not other posters. Posts that do not comply with Terms of Service (link at bottom of every page) may be
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    Weekend Call rant

    Rose_Queen replied to Guest 1152923's topic in Operating Room

    This is exactly the rationale behind our weekend schedule as well- if the wait for surgery is the only thing keeping the patient in the hospital, we want to get them out. However, we actually staff...
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    CVICU to OR?

    Rose_Queen replied to bhy7124's topic in Operating Room

    You need 15 posts before PMs are
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    Future New Grad RN does not want to work Med-Surg!

    Rose_Queen replied to JuleG's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Apply for what you want in addition to other positions. You may not be able to get right into your desired specialty right out of school as many are very competitive. Nursing experience in a different...
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    CNOR exam: how was it?

    Rose_Queen replied to amysgonnabeanurse's topic in Operating Room

    The materials that I have to share are owned by my facility for our employees' use. They are the same book and flashcards available on www.cc-institute.org Private messages aren't available...
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    "Donations"

    Rose_Queen replied to rn9687's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's CONGRATS I believe. Yup, that's the
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    Texas Tech Accelerated 2nd Degree Program 2021

    Rose_Queen replied to Keg2334's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all, There are two approved ways of creating a special area for your cohort on this site. One: create a facebook page. Two: create a "club" for your cohort by clicking on...
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    CVICU to OR?

    Rose_Queen replied to bhy7124's topic in Operating Room

    I have not transitioned from another unit to the OR (came into the OR as a new grad) but I do help with facilitating the orientation of all of our new staff. The one big thing I will say seems...
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    CDC states only 10,000 patients died DIRECTLY from Covid

    Rose_Queen replied to guest416560's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Allnurses promotes lively debate; however, please remember to debate the topic and not other posters, as well as refrain from name
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    Where to go for continuing education?

    Rose_Queen replied to Decisions7's topic in General Nursing

    https://www.nursingce.com/blog/activities-that-don't-count-for-nursing-continuing-education/
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    Where to go for continuing education?

    Rose_Queen replied to Decisions7's topic in General Nursing

    Not necessarily. My state specifies that if it is required by the employer, it may not be eligible for CEUs. I have to complete roughly 40 modules online every year. Not a single one of them comes...
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    What should I wear to pick up paperwork on my day off?

    Rose_Queen replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. In my department, we change into hospital provided scrubs. People come in wearing all manner of things: regular scrubs, jeans/T-shirts, pajamas, sweats, business casual. But our...
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    Where to go for continuing education?

    Rose_Queen replied to Decisions7's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer my specialty organization’s offerings as they are relevant to my practice area. Medscape is one I see used frequently- account required but I believe they have free offerings....
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    Periop 101 Schedule

    Rose_Queen replied to newmom17's topic in Operating Room

    That $800 is likely the seat cost for Periop 101. Current prices are $995 per seat up to 10 seats purchased, then decreases slightly thereafter. Some places eat the cost of the program and consider...
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    2 year commitment

    Rose_Queen replied to cr71890's topic in Operating Room

    I'm coming at this from the other side- my facility does not require a contract, and I can guarantee you that the tenured staff definitely wishes we did. We've seen so many come through, get the...
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    Trump’s assault on Postal Service and voting is a plot against American democracy

    Rose_Queen replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Please be sure to stick to the topic being discussed, which is what is happening at the Postal Service. If you have questions about the site, those can be addressed in the Help Desk. A reminder...
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    Sam Houston State University Spring 2021

    Rose_Queen replied to kaylahallett's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all, There are two approved ways of creating a special area for your cohort on this site. One: create a facebook page. Two: create a "club" for your cohort by clicking on the...