RockieSis

After the airing of the Dateline program this fall re: the mix up of medications that cost a small child his life during a routine pediatric procedure in the OR, our OR supervisor asked several of us to write a new policy and procedure for this. I...

Whats going on in MA with the nurses union? Just wondering. RockieSis

I have been following this thread with interest, if ya'll have gotten an 13$ an hour raise, what is your base pay for new grads and also for a nurse with a BSN and several years of experience? Just wondering. Down here we get a 3% yearly raise. D...

Check out SW Florida College in Tampa area. Much more economical, and approved by AORN. My friend went many years ago and has done very well with her career. I am considering it myself. Other than a packet of information I do not know anything els...

Does anyone have some helpful web sites for ACLS prep? Thanks RockieSis

Thank Ya'll so much. RockieSis

I thought this went on only at my place of employment! Our OR manager is not a nurse, and prior to her being moved over to our department, I had never seen her in the hospital. It is a frustrating situation to say the least

Would you believe 1$ an hour for on call and nothing extra until you'v clocked 40, and you can forget weekend, holiday pay. Oh, did I mention I cover for 24/7.

Medline markets the clear film dressing and the wick that we use in the OR for our heart dressings. Maxord and Arglease are the name of the products. Check with the reps in your area. Rockie Sis

63 We are using a Maxorb wick on the incision followed by an Arglaese clear film dressing. Can be wiped clean with out any problem. Unsure of the manufacture. Will bring that informatio home tomorrow and post. Rockie Sis

Whisper I work in CVOR and we place Maxorb wick on the incision with an Arglaese clear film on top of it. I will bring package insert literature home tomorrow from the OR if you would like to email me for more info. I wont bore the other readers wi...

Open inquiry to Open Heart nurses. How do you position your patients arms for surgery? Our Doc trained at THI where arms are positioned above the head on Wedges and taped to the arm board. This bothers me, as well as some of the other staff members...

Jen How nice that you have made such a decision so early. I was 15 years after graduation, a degree in education, 1 husband, and 2 kids before I realized that nursing was something I wanted to do. It is a wonderfully fullfilling career choice. I ...

My dad was recently dx. w/ small cell ca of the lung, and I realized that ER and OR nursing has not prepared me for the questions that my family expects me to be able to answer. What I need from you all is some information. Web sites, links, your ...

Pappy, So sorry to hear of your brothers exerience. I can tell that even after23 years it is still a vivid memory. Just talked to Dad and guess what ?, the insurance company is dragging their feet giving certification for the treatments. Go figure...

Joy, Jemb, Gator and Jnette, Thanks so much for the well wishes and prayers, I'm sure we need them. Had the PET done already, but I think just of the chest. Will follow up with CT of head and Abd/pelvis next week. Will keep you posted. RockieSis

Love it love it love it. Could not imagne doing anything else. RockieSis

Amy, go for it. I was a teacher. I only lasted 6 Weeks!!!. I talked my husband into letting me go to nursing school because the thought of 25 years in a 15 x 15 room with 25 small children did not sound like anything I wanted to be a part of. Ha...

Brandy, I too have the Tshirt and Hat. I worked ER for 4 years and loved every minute of it. However I always wanted to do Hearts. So 2 years ago I left and went to the OR. I love it too. Try it. If your staffing is like ours, they will always ...

I have heard a rumor about post war nursing in the Middle East. I was told that there is a possibility to make a great deal of $$$ in a very short time. Does any one know of a reliable source of information on this topic? Thanks K

I have heard a rumor about post war nursing in the Middle East. I was told that there is a possibility to make a great deal of $$$ in a very short time. Does any one know of a reliable source of information on this topic? Thanks K

Before going to the OR I worked 4 years in the ER. The ER just happened to be avaliable at graduation time as the OR required 2 years of experience. The ER experience prepared me for most any event that can happen, it also helped me learn how to de...

Marilyn, I forgot to mention that this takes any where from 5-8 minutes. kbtoys.

Marilyn, Where I work in Mississippi, the floor nurses shave the pt no more than two hours prior to surgery time. Once in position and intubated, etc, etc, we begin the prep with the legs up on a leg holder and prep all around the legs, groin, abdom...

I have finished my BS and am now considering RNFA or CRNA. Any adivce? I have two 7th graders involved in multiple athletic activities and a spouse with a steady secure profession of his own. The nearest program of study for the CRNA is 3-4 hours ...