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  1. OR interview questions

    passionate replied to DeLynn's topic in Operating Room

    Good Luck Good

  2. Ever Been Fired or Kicked Out of Surgeon's Room

    passionate replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    When the dr. starts signing my check then he/she can fire me. I have never been kicked out of a room but I have asked to be relieved from a room for various

  3. Is this a nursing task?

    passionate replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN in the state or ORegon. My husband is a RPh. The law states that a doctor or nurse must call in prescriptions. Pharmacists only take new prescriptions. Often pharmacists don't know what...

  4. New Task Risking RN license?

    passionate replied to TallBlondie's topic in Operating Room

    We use a timeclock too--the hospital has found that when we didn't they probably paid us less because we didn't charge for and all of the missed lunches. Don't perform any task that you have not been...

  5. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    passionate replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse it is a luxury to have families that are so engaged and advocating so well. We appreciate daughters like you.

  6. OB Nurses....Question For Ya

    passionate replied to DidiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Zofran is great but if you use it once and no relief doesn't do any good to remedicate. I hate the phenergan side effects too. Fluid is still one of the best anitemetics

  7. OB Nurses....Question For Ya

    passionate replied to DidiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At the time of a section and we see red of any color in the foley bag we assume we have nicked the bladder and rectify that. During labor blood vessels in the bladder can break and there you have it,...

  8. Question for nurses here, especially OR ones

    passionate replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in Operating Room

    Follow the policy of your hospital. We don't have one so I request they take off all metal jewelry. If a ring is too tight I help them with lotion, dental floss to remove or whatever. We have a ring...

  9. What do I do...I witnessed pt. physical abuse

    passionate replied to abnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good information has no expiration date. I am glad I came across this information.

  10. Another triage vent thread

    passionate replied to Djuna's topic in Emergency

    You make a good point. I am sure there are people that would use a clinic for the uninsured. I might even state it more strongly--"our medical and nursing communities support clinics in this city for...

  11. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! Vent, vent, vent!!

    passionate replied to RGN1's topic in International Nursing

    Of course it hurts--you are a member of the human race. I am so sorry you are going through this. Good luck and don't let it keep you from taking care of the majority of your

  12. Another triage vent thread

    passionate replied to Djuna's topic in Emergency

    I have long thought that the term that is used in my hospital of "customer service" just doesn't compute for me--I don't think in those terms. Dammit, I provide patient care. If I had wanted to be in...

  13. Was I out of line ?

    passionate replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency

    I don't think your thinking was out of line. I may have wanted to chart the exact Dr. response as well but I have found that I can chart to the intent and not tick anyone off and be true to the pt. I...

  14. Do I really want to be a nurse?

    passionate replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    People don't go into nursing for the money. The career of nursing offers so many paths. When I was making decisions about a career I looked at alot of disciplines. Here is what I discovered: There is...

  15. Moving to Vancouver, WA

    passionate replied to cardiacnurse9063's topic in Washington Nursing

    Southwest Medical Ctr. is in Vancouver, Washington and has a very good reputation. I have friends who work in the open heart program there. It is a "Legacy" system hospital and I am sure that...

  16. Prep

    passionate replied to tiredfeet2's topic in Operating Room

    What do you use when your patient has an iodine allergy? Also: Berry & Kohn has excellent hx. on the prep technique including timed preps/mechanics & chemical

  17. Am I being blackballed?

    passionate replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Operating Room

    I am so glad things turned out well for you. I too enjoy this website in order to vent my thoughts. Like you, I know better than to share those professionally. This is a good place to have my thoughts...

  18. Is it time to leave the OR?

    passionate replied to NurseRoRo's topic in Operating Room

    Dear WitcheyRN-- The "don't waste your time" is the place I have been visiting in my sleep. I really wanted this to work because I believe that the surgical experience should be equal in the OR or OB....

  19. New job!

    passionate replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Operating Room

    Congratulations. Scurb and Circulate? I am soooooooooo jealous. Good luck!!! Have

  20. Wannabe Physicians assistant

    passionate replied to babynurse1976's topic in Operating Room

    My opinion? You are a nurse. An advanced practice NP may provide you with the credentials you need to practice the skills you desire. Good luck, personally I hope you stay in nursing--PA is

  21. Verbal Abuse from surgeons in the OR

    passionate replied to spineCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    :nono:Use anything at your disposal. If your institution does not have a policy directly addressing this then find out from HR what is appropriate. Their are laws, local, state and federal that all...

  22. Verbal Abuse from surgeons in the OR

    passionate replied to spineCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    Use anything at your disposal. If your institution does not have a policy directly addressing this then find out from HR what is appropriate. Their are laws, local, state and federal that all...

  23. What do I do...I witnessed pt. physical abuse

    passionate replied to abnurse's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD FOR YOU--YOU ARE A CREDIT TO YOUR PROFESSION AND THE HUMAN RACE. Be sure to let those within your administration who embraced this know that you appreciated their support. You had the opportunity...

  24. What do I do...I witnessed pt. physical abuse

    passionate replied to abnurse's topic in General Nursing

    :nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono::nono:Document--chart & a personal record. Fill out an incident report. Call the charge RN, include the appropriate ER Chief and Chief...

  25. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    passionate replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    What a unique position we often find ourselves in--advocating for our patient while following doctor's orders and the "wishes" of patient and family. I know that the Advanced Directive was created to...