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  1. Is it uncommon for nurses to scrub?

    stevierae replied to studentnurse74's topic in Operating Room

    I won't take a travel assignment at any place that won't let me do both (scrub and circulate.) I'd be bored to death just doing only one or the other. I love to scrub and circulate big spinal...

  2. Post-op radical prostatectomy orders

    stevierae posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    The husbands of 2 different friends--both men are only 50--are having radical prostatectomies next month. I know the operation, but I don't know much about post-op care these days. When I was in...

  3. Post-op radical prostatectomy orders

    stevierae replied to stevierae's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you, all; this is very helpful. Yes, it seems to me now that it's the TURP patients who always get 3 way Foleys to irrigation--larger ones, with 30 cc. balloons--(often inflated to 45...

  4. gastric hernia???

    stevierae replied to zumalong's topic in Gastroenterology

    You may have a diaphragmatic hernia. The "wrap" may have come loose. It could be a simple incisional hernia--or, as the other poster said, a paraesophageal hernia. Does it feel as if you have...

  5. Questions about Taxol and Taxotere

    stevierae posted a topic in Oncology

    Would any oncology nurses be kind enough to answer these questions regarding Taxol and Taxotere for me? What is the difference between Taxol at 80 mgs per meter square and Taxotere 138 mgs (both...

  6. Has anyone worked as a surgical asst for a dentist?

    stevierae replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen oral surgeons and maxillofacial surgeons like that, too. They tend to be very type A perfectionists--which is GREAT for their patients--but you must be very thick skinned, let most things...

  7. OR nurse who is MSN student looking for orthopedic OR research ideas

    stevierae replied to mmmmm's topic in Operating Room

    I don't know if this has been done before--but, if not, you could do a study of whether total joint protocol really cuts down on the incidence of post-op infections s/p total joint arthroplasty--and...

  8. OR nurse who is MSN student looking for orthopedic OR research ideas

    stevierae replied to mmmmm's topic in Operating Room

    I don't know if this has been done before--but, if not, you could do a study of whether total joint protocol really cuts down on the incidence of post-op infections s/p total joint arthroplasty--and...

  9. Sacred cows that need to be laid to rest

    stevierae replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    Don't any of your rooms have laminar

  10. Foam based skin cleansing agents ie Clinisan

    stevierae replied to Sammyanne's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, regarding the generic name--it just may be hexachlorophene foam. We used to use it in aerosol cans in the OR where I used to work under the brand name "Septisol." Great stuff. It could,...

  11. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    stevierae replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    LOL, that reminds me of an old one they used in the '70s, when patients who were weird/chronic complainers/hypochondriacs etc. were referred to as "turkeys--" so, the joke was, if this type of patient...

  12. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    stevierae replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    Hi, Mike--I'm tellin' ya, this call stuff is going to kill you one of these days. Let the young folks take the call while you do fun stuff like play with your dogs and take your wife cool

  13. Is there nursing after 50?

    stevierae replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    But, what are you doing to get yourself OUT of it? You have not followed up on a single suggestion anyone has made!!! You seem to have unrealistic expectations--if you cannot work as an RN, well,...

  14. Is there nursing after 50?

    stevierae replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    No kidding!!! Miranda's story and her suggestions to you were so empathetic; so insightful---and I did not hear her saying ANYTHING was "your fault--" what I heard her saying is that people--most...

  15. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    stevierae replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    Well, he certainly sounds like he knows his stuff--and is, indeed, exceptional. As I've said in previous threads, I have worked with some outstanding OR techs, and I continue to learn new stuff from...

  16. Codes in OR

    stevierae replied to TennRN2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Don't worry--it's all a learning experience. I am continually learning from new RN and OR techs and students, and via this BB. :) One day soon I will be learning from YOU--both when you are accepted...

  17. drinks at the nurses station

    stevierae replied to gamegirlkimmy's topic in Nurse Management

    It just cracks me up to read that management has so much time on their hands that they have to walk around throwing out nurses' water bottles and soda cans. Yet, I know it's true--I've had it happen...

  18. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    stevierae replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    I don't want to start a fight here--I can, and DO, work with anybody, and I am far from territorial--but if your husband is an LVN, then he works in CA. Now, CA has some of the savviest operating...

  19. Is there nursing after 50?

    stevierae replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    You still haven't answered: Is there ANYTHING that makes you happy? Anything that makes you smile? Anything that gives you pleasure? My goodness, ain't it grand to just be ALIVE? I have been...

  20. What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

    stevierae replied to dreatx's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was just copying verbatim what Alan's title says--"Resident RNA"--I know that CRNAs do not do a "residency," but I simply wrote his title as he did--do nurse anesthetists write "RNA" until they...

  21. Is there nursing after 50?

    stevierae replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    So true--to quote the late Gilda Radner: "It's Always

  22. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    stevierae replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    As shodobe pointed out earlier, nursing scope of practice varies according to state law. In CA, where he and I both practice nursing, LVNs are not allowed to assess patients--period. It is not within...

  23. Is there nursing after 50?

    stevierae replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    Malt--you are a woman? I don't know why, but for some reason I thought you were a guy. I think we have given you some good suggestions to follow up on, though. What I think, since you asked, is...

  24. Is there nursing after 50?

    stevierae replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    Malt, could you work as a nursing assistant instead of as an LPN? (I am confused--are you an RN or LPN?) Heck, could you be a bartender, housekeeper or waiter? Security guard? What about school...

  25. Codes in OR

    stevierae replied to TennRN2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am the one who posted that, and, yes, the surgeon usually stays sterile--or, if he chooses to break contaminate his gown and gloves, he can get into a new set very quickly--whatever, he pretty much...