GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    circulator OR, new grad, too fast paced?

    GadgetRN71 replied to dontcallmeamurse's topic in Operating Room

    OP, realize that those of us who were scrub techs first in the OR still had a rough time of it at first..for someone who is completely new to the OR environment, it can be even harder. Be kind to...
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    To the cynical nurse

    GadgetRN71 replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well said. I'd rather be known as "naive" than
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    Burn Out?

    GadgetRN71 replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    Sometimes a change of specialty or facility does the
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    NS with Union Questions

    GadgetRN71 replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    A union is only as strong as it's members though. The union at my hospital is very weak, because people still don't speak up. Some of the union reps are too afraid to speak up for you but you still...
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    Which specialties are fast paced?

    GadgetRN71 replied to teenmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for the OR...even if you get a "boring" case once in a while, there's plenty more to go that won't
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    Why can't I let go?

    GadgetRN71 replied to KaksRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your first year as a nurse can take a lot out of you- I wouldn't work two jobs if I could help it. All of your focus needs to be on this nursing job. I know it can be hard to say goodbye, but why make...
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    magnet status: does it really mean a better place to practice?

    GadgetRN71 replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet Status is nothing but a marketing ploy. Some of the crappiest places to work have magnet
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    circulator OR, new grad, too fast paced?

    GadgetRN71 replied to dontcallmeamurse's topic in Operating Room

    Training for the OR can last anywhere from 6 months to a year. There is a lot to learn, even if you are going to be exclusively a circulator. You've only been at it 7 weeks. You're still new. One...
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    Was written up ! I am so upset is there any hope to ever be a RN?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing wrong with trying. I think people are trying to save you some grief because you most likely will not be successful in this endeavor. You asked for our opinion- we gave it to
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    Was written up ! I am so upset is there any hope to ever be a RN?

    GadgetRN71 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I'll be blunt. I don't think nursing is the career for you. It can be physically and emotionally taxing for someone who is very healthy. Add the problems you have, and it won't be pretty. I know...
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    Working in the OR with IBS

    GadgetRN71 replied to gymnut's topic in Operating Room

    It would depend how controlled and how bad your IBS is. I have it but I mainly circulate. I know what my trigger foods are and most of the time I can call out to the desk and they'll send someone to...
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    Am I able to become an OR nurse?

    GadgetRN71 replied to rikomom's topic in Operating Room

    OP, even seasoned OR nurses contaminate items. The important thing is that you know you contaminated it and that you speak up about it. That's called "surgical consciense". It means that everyone in...
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    Leaving a job I love

    GadgetRN71 replied to eastcoastsun's topic in Operating Room

    Never feel badly about wanting to branch out- my dad always taught me that emotions should come into play very little in decisions like this. Look at it this way..if you leave your current place on...
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    Wanting to totally bail out on nursing

    GadgetRN71 replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with trying a change of workplace and/or specialty before bailing altogether. Don't get me wrong, it's not good to be a job hopper either, but gone are the days where people stay in one...
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    How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    GadgetRN71 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    34, soon to be 35 when I graduated nursing school(RN/ADN). Will be starting my BSN this spring. I may decide to do NP- if so, I want to be alomst done with that around age
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    Need advice...small hospital OR or big hospital OR

    GadgetRN71 replied to asdf80's topic in Operating Room

    I would say go for the bigger OR..you will get more experience, and the bigger places tend to be better about teaching. Sometimes in a small community hospital OR, you have people who have been there...
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    Axillary rolls

    GadgetRN71 replied to shaomai's topic in Operating Room

    I've worked in places like that. The place I'm in now is actually very good about replacing our equipment and positioning aids. The surgeons stay on them about stuff like that. A bigger issue for us...
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    Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

    GadgetRN71 replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

    Actually, most of the time where I work we all get along pretty well. We all have a job to do. But, arrogance can go both ways. I've know some snotty RNs but I've also known some techs who have a huge...
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    Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

    GadgetRN71 replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry, you're flat out wrong. I was a surg tech before I became a nurse and can say circulating well is far more difficult than scrubbing. Surg techs don't run rooms- circulators do. I know some techs...
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    New England Tech in Warwick, RI

    GadgetRN71 replied to navycorpsman2010's topic in General Nursing

    This is not true-ADNs work in all areas. Including peds, maternity, ICU, ER and the OR. My coordinator is a diploma nurse. A funny story..we had a representative from RIC come to the hospital to tout...
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    New England Tech in Warwick, RI

    GadgetRN71 replied to navycorpsman2010's topic in General Nursing

    My main problem with this program is that it is way too expensive. They are good at separating people from their money. I should know-I went there for my surgical tech degree, which I am still paying...
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    What DO we do...really?

    GadgetRN71 replied to DREAMSDOCOMETRUE0610's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even worry about the ignorance anymore because I get it twice as bad, being an OR nurse. There are other nurses who have zero idea of what we do and how hard we work, I'm not sure I'd expect a...
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    Varicose Veins in the OR?

    GadgetRN71 replied to marhelper's topic in Operating Room

    Guys can wear
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    Sanita shoes....

    GadgetRN71 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just got a pair of red patent leather Sanita shoes which are similar to Danskos.:redbeathe Actually, the Sanitas have been around a long time and they used to make the Danskos. I think Dansko wanted...
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    Varicose Veins in the OR?

    GadgetRN71 replied to marhelper's topic in Operating Room

    I don't have them yet..I try to remember to wear supportive hosiery and if I'm scrubbed in on a long surgery, I try to do exercises for my feet and legs. Good shoes also