NiteRocker

I am thankful for.... LIFE! The thing that God gave to all of us; believers or not. As nurses this is the thing we do our best to preserve. Yes, we hope to hold pain, infection, emotional issues at bay, but the one thing we are at our job for is LIFE. I can't accept the "let um go" attitude. My life, your life, and their life is worth every effort that can be gathered from within. Somebody loves each and everyone of us. LIFE is hard and it hurts. But, isn't it worth it?!! You have changed a life today with your smile. Don't stop!! Be proud and thankful that as a nurse you have this beautiful opportunity. :heartbeat God Bless, Nite Rocker

I made the change from NICU to OR; best of both worlds! Go for it! Staying within the same hospital allowed me to keep PTO and benefits unchanged. Like a new job without being a new job!

Many professional nurses are trending toward BSN requirement. Maybe that's his issue, not you. Keep showing your experience...and keep your head up. During my first week in the OR I had a CRNA to tell that I "was going to be a glorified secretary. Why ever would you want to leave the ICU? You'll be taking care of doctor's instead of patients." Now I always make a point to go overboard with him. I overemphasize that I "taking care of my patient". hehe!

Everyday is different in the OR! I have just finished a 6 month orientation which included the AORN peri-op program. There have been days that I just wanted to run, but over all I am glad I made the change from the floor to the OR. I'll do my first in-house call over the upcoming holidays. I'm looking forward to it since I know that I'm with a Scrub Tech that has a lot of OR experience. Good Luck!

How I hate the hat hair! Know of any surgical hats that don't flatten. I've got the terry cloth band, boufont style already. The paper hat elastic hurts my head and it is hot, too. I suppose I need to just keep a travel hair dryer to 'fix the flat'. :chuckle

You posted 8 months ago...are you still there? Did it get any better? Hope you made a difference in the lives of those going to that facility. I'd hate toknow I was in a place where everyone hated being there.

Thanks JustJenny...Sounds like you and I are in the same boat! Some days I still don't know...but I'm not to be defeated!

I've asked myself this same question. 5 months now. I'm a ICU nurse to OR transplant. Thought I'd be more comfortable, but through those doors everything is different! I'm sticking with it, but it is hard to go from being a resource to others in ICU to a newby.

You guys are great! Thanks for the input. I also learned that there are some OR mixes on iTunes. Some are a much graffic, but there are some really cute ones. I'll post the ones I pick, meanwhile, keep letting me know!

What are some of your favorite tunes played in the OR? Many of the Docs bring their I-Pods. I'd like to load some great tunes on mine too. Often they forget theirs or the Fellow/Residant doesn't have one. :jester:Of course, a few "appropriate" ones would lighten the moment..."Bad to the Bone..." So, any thoughts?

Great for you! I'm in the Periop 101 course now. Loving it! Another RN, took the course at another hopsital and now here, said she had a great experience too. I'm half way through and feel like I'm starting to put it all together. I'm ready! Good luck.

I'm there! Expect 4-6 months of orientation. AORN periop 101 being used. So...I'm loving it so far. I feel welcomed and look forward to joining this team.

Part of the preparation for a expected death is the planning. What will they see? What will they feel? What will happen before, during and after? How long will they be with their child? Who will see? observe their grief? What atricles can they keep? Will it be quick? Why does it happen quickly? Why does it happen slowly? How can we be sure the baby does not suffer? Can I have my famliy; any number? My priest? Voodoo? I have worked NICU for 5 years. These are the most common questions. Often on nights...because they are planning for the next day. What if I can't stay? Will my baby be alone? Please do all you can to help OUR parents. This was not the outcome that they expected. It is uncomfortable; but just imagine how uncomfortable they are. What a wonder...being at someones death. You see them to the other side. What ever your beleif.

Wear my own; but it seems a matter of time. The NICU here is drillying down to the most possible cause for infection. No ring, no watch, no beyond elbow clothing, cut nails; hand washing monitors, daily change of all Central IV tubing...where does it stop. In a surgical NICU, there is bound to be infection. Yet, we, the nursing staff, seem to be at blame for any infection. Where does it stop?

It's RSV season; NO siblings under 12 years...hospital policy. Otherwise, we have activities. Color sheets, distractions...DVD's. Many families come at night when there younger kids can sleep in the wagon; spring time. OR, they leave the kids at home and come late. Most of the time they come seperate when there are other siblings. On the occasion when there is shere caos; we ask them to leave. It is not in the best interest of the baby that we care for. Ultimately, we went the baby at home; and he can not get there if he is overwhelmed with stuff.