GadgetRN71 ASN, RN

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    BSN not worth it?

    GadgetRN71 replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the person and what you want. If you have the money and time for the BSN, why not? However, I graduated from an ADN program and I feel I got a good education..I'm going for my...
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    My hospital's new PPE policy!

    GadgetRN71 replied to Chewie_123's topic in General Nursing

    We had a memo hanging in our OR that there is a shortage of regular surgical masks, particularly the kind with fluid shields attached. As of now, we are not feeling the pinch but I can see a day when...
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    Online CPR

    GadgetRN71 replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    AHA has an online CPR for healthcare providers and many places are now doing it this way. We had to print out the certificate, and you had a certain amount of time to do the skills check-off. The...
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    would like to share my evaluation by my Head OR nurse

    GadgetRN71 replied to Lorodz's topic in Operating Room

    OP, there are people with years of experience that make mistakes daily. You are only 6 months in..many nurses forget what it was like when they were new. Keep your head up. I'd be willing to bet that...
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    Surgical Consent?

    GadgetRN71 replied to TZRNER's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing..it is the surgeon who is supposed to explain the risks, the surgery itself and to get informed consent. Any hospital that tells you differently is opening itself up to...
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    HIPAA VIOLATION!

    GadgetRN71 replied to mehart2001's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it would depend in what context he had the names. Were they listed on a worksheet type thing to keep track of pts? If so, meh, not so much a big deal. Not like he putting them out on bulletin...
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    After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    GadgetRN71 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I can see where the OP is coming from and I am about 3 years in!! As of now, I still enjoy my job most days but I think it's because I don't identify myself 100% with nursing. It sounds horrible, but...
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    OMG The Doctors at my facility are out of control.

    GadgetRN71 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    And this is what needs to happen...our supervisors need to back us. At least my boss does that. Our docs know better than to get nasty with us, because they'll catch heck from her if they do....
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    longest surgery?

    GadgetRN71 replied to love2shop's topic in Operating Room

    Holy crap! That is dedication for
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    longest surgery?

    GadgetRN71 replied to love2shop's topic in Operating Room

    This was an old lady and the doctor was bound and determined that she wasn't going to lose her leg. At one point, we pulled down all the drapes, reprepped, and went to the other leg. I lost count of...
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    Has anyone picked a specialty before nursing school and actually done it after?

    GadgetRN71 replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    I knew I was going to the OR after school-even though I had two instructors say that I shouldn't, because I was going to be a good nurse, and I'd be "wasted" in the OR.After all, OR nurses aren't...
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    Disability Insurance

    GadgetRN71 replied to shanika1m1's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital offers a basic policy, but you can purchase the better one for a couple of dollars more a pay period. Also, my state has TDI(temporary disability insurance). This is taken out of everyones...
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    Best specialty to be in for job security?

    GadgetRN71 replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    There are shortages for OR nurses, at least in my area(New England). This is especially true if you work in a big trauma place, because even though people may put off some elective surgeries, people...
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    MY sister "wants" to be a nurse? I don't think she should!

    GadgetRN71 replied to misspink789's topic in General Nursing

    Just because someone was a CNA beforehand does not mean they'll make a fantastic nurse.Sure, I had quite a few classmates that did great that first semester, because of their CNA training. But, it all...
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    longest surgery?

    GadgetRN71 replied to love2shop's topic in Operating Room

    15 hour Fem-Pop..I was there for 12 hours of the
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    Day in the life of an OR nurse.. what's it like??

    GadgetRN71 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, here are some answers.. -you're right, there is alot of standing in the OR. Good shoes are very important. -Sometimes RNs do scrub. Depends on if you've been taught(some places teach the nurses to...
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    general questions about graduate nurse title...

    GadgetRN71 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    That depends on your state..my state still has GNs-they have 90 days to pass the
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    Why I'm Not an Anti-Vaxer

    GadgetRN71 replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think people should have the right to turn down the vaccine. However, I also believe your workplace has every right to put policies in place to ensure that you don't infect other people. They have...
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    Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    GadgetRN71 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have to admit, I sometimes don't get how some people are so afraid of vaccines. I grew up in the 70's and 80's and there was no thought about Thirmosol causing problems. It was time for a shot so...
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    Requirements to become a perioperative nurse?

    GadgetRN71 replied to HelloM1M1's topic in General Nursing

    In my OR, we must be BLS certified, we do not have to have ACLS or PALS..although, I would like to become ACLS certified just to have
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    Requirements to become a perioperative nurse?

    GadgetRN71 replied to HelloM1M1's topic in General Nursing

    I had 8 months of orientation but did not have a formal residency or internship program. I am still able to take the CNOR exam. Other than that fact, your post was correct. I'm not sure I'm going to...
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    Flu shot policy at your hospital....(m)

    GadgetRN71 replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is making those employees who don't want the flu shot sign a waiver stating that they refused it. I assume this is to circumvent someone trying to claim workman's comp by claiming they...
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    Got really put down by my supervisor today

    GadgetRN71 replied to jdub3's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I think a few different things are at play here.. -Management loves their paperwork..if they had their way, they'd have paperwork for everything. I think the suggestion to make several copies to...
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    Shaved Mons - Phenomenon

    GadgetRN71 replied to recbest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I see plenty of naked people in the OR and you're right...many women, both young and old, are keeping Miss Kitty bare. Even had a couple of guys who were bare
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    Would You Accept Swine Flu Vaccine?

    GadgetRN71 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got the seasonal flu shot a few weeks ago and will get the swine flu one when it comes(our facility will have them sometime this month). I'm a proponent of vaccines and furthermore, I have asthma,...