lostfromlatex

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1. At what point are you too old?

   lostfromlatex replied to cinja's topic in Operating Room

   Cinja, I worked with an O.R. nurse who hung up her scrubs at 77 years old !!

2. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

   lostfromlatex replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

   Vikingkitten, You misunderstood me. I was merely making generalized statements regarding the "nature" of the operating room. This is an incredibly stressful environment and one should not take behaviors personally when the surgeon is reacting to...

3. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

   lostfromlatex replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

   Excellent example ,,,,been there,done that

4. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

   lostfromlatex replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

   Scrubby, I am sorry you misunderstood my comment, I was merely adding a little levity to the situation. As for Satori's comment about "getting nasty back", completely unprofessional. We all have to remember that we are there for the patient lying on ...

5. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

   lostfromlatex replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

   sorry for the error,,, Just say "Thank God I do not have to go home with this person"

6. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

   lostfromlatex replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

   Hey Pam, You need to get thick skin if you are going to make it in the O.R. Unfortunately, it is the nature of this beast. Rule #1. Say to yourself, "Thank God I do not have to home with this person Rule #2. Do not waste good mas...

7. scrub people who throw off all their raytecs?

   lostfromlatex replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

   I do agree with the majority of the answers. I have always gotten a little hot under the collar, or in my case mumbling under my breath, when a big lump of bloody raytec are dumped into the kickbucket. About the people who miss the bucket on purpose,...

8. Latex Allergy

   lostfromlatex replied to kleinbbc's topic in Operating Room

   You absolutely did the right thing! Your charge nurse was wrong. Using a foley kit containing a latex catheter attached to the bag, means everything in that kit has been exposed to latex. If the patient has a severe latex allergy, you are putting tha...

9. How do you develop thick skin?

   lostfromlatex replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

   IsseyM, One of the first things I learned in my perioperative course was not to take things personally. Usually, the surgeon is reacting to the situation at hand. If it becomes personal, then you can address this person after the case if necessary...

10. Lowest of the Low

    lostfromlatex replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric

    I am sorry to hear about your situation.... I know I have been off the floor for many years, but where was your proper orientation? And how can a new grad be in a Charge position?

11. Relocationing

    lostfromlatex replied to eugenia's topic in Arizona

    You will love the mountain views, but watch out for the "Javelinas" :welcome:

12. Female Foleys... I STINK AT THEM>>> HELP!!!

    lostfromlatex replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    A good tip..the hand you are using to retract with, make sure you pull your hand upward, this will help expose the area. Also, the betadine will pool in the urethral opening. Good Luck!

13. Latex-Free Operating Room

    lostfromlatex replied to lostfromlatex's topic in Operating Room

    :wink2: Thanks, TraumaRUs and everyone else for comments and information.!

14. Areas of OR nursing

    lostfromlatex replied to Sammy25's topic in Operating Room

    Well , I will answer this with a little sarcasm... the hardest thing about O.R. nursing is working in a room for eight hours with someone you have very little respect for because of how they treat people.

15. Latex-Free Operating Room

    lostfromlatex posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi, I am an O.R. nurse with a progressive latex allergy. I am experiencing severe food allergies associated with latex. Does anyone know of a Latex-free O.R. ?? I am desperate to stay in my field. Thankyou