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yap, i also saw s0me of my colleagues sleeping. In my opinion, if all the w0rk is finished, like setting OR f0r m0rning cses, preparing emergency carts, and d0ing r0utine w0rk, it is okey to sleep..because if u finish all ur w0rk and you d0n't have anything t0 d0, at dawn you wil feel sleepy..i experience something like that..if your eyes are heavy, you can sleep, but be sure to be alert if someb0dy calls f0r emergency.

dreams are usually weird... but having dreams that is still to happen tomorrow.. i mean, i came from late duty and my off duty is today so for like 30 hours i will not go inside O.R. in my dreams i can recognize all surgeons, staff, and anesthesiologist... i can recall what the procedure is, but the weird thing is they are doing the procedure in the reception area, not in the O.R. The day i went back to work, the exact procedure, the surgeon, and the anesthetist were the onces i saw in my dreams are really happening, but inside the O.R. isn't it real??? maybe just exciting to go back to work...

anyone, please give or provide me a copy of this new protocols... maybe i'm outdated... thank you

In gyne cases,, esp, ceasarian section, which lasts usually 30 minutes only. We put foley catheter due to a very important reason.We need to see if the urine coming our is free of blood before and after the surgery to be sure the surgeon did not hit the bladder since the bladder is located just below the uterus... In cases that is expected to lasts for hours, we do folley catheter like neuro cases(laminectomy, spinal fixation)..

In our work as an Operating room nurse, we need team work and open communication at all times... in your situation, it's better for you to speak with your preceptor first and ask what expectations she wants from you..and also tell her or him your expectations. maybe you only need a proffessional talk.tell her what you feel like you are willing to learn and everything, etc. And your problem with your preceptor should be solved first inside the dep't, if not solved then thats the time you talk with the educator.. anyway, i hope your problem was solve....

I'm not a pro in the O.R., i'm also same like you 1 year ago... which reminds me that i also want to learn too much that i ask anyboy on how to know which i will give next, but my advice maybe is not too much help but i hope it will give you small hints.... if you see that there is a bleeding in the fats, in the muscles..they might use artery forceps and ligate it with suture or another is they will use adson tooth forceps and use coagulation cautery... if they prefer ligation then u will need to give artery forcep and tie( it also depend if they want it to put the tip with an artery or simply give the tie/ suture) and scissors to cut... which scissors to use, if you previously give a suture- give suture scissors if they will cut a tissue, give metz or tissue scissor.. nontooth is usually use on delicate tissues usually inside already.. while tooth forcep is usually outside (skin and fats)unless preferred by the surgeons... When suturing give the surgeon need needle with the needle holder and tooth or non tooth forceps, and give the assistant an artery clamp and scissors. if they are suturing inside or about to expose an organ, give a retractor... this is needed esp. during laparotomy... to expose the organs inside... You just need to observe and keep in mind the preferences of surgeons also because different surgeons have different approach... just keep in contact.. and let me know your progress... i am just interested in persons who are also willing to learn...

thanks for the tips..i'm also an OR observer before.. im an OR nurse now.. and this tips are so good and im hoping everyone who would enter O.R. could find this tips helpful and would alleviate their first time in O.R. :heartbeat

hello! never heard or saw muslims dancing during 911, but whatever their purpose of dancing or if their purpose is to celebrate that so many people died then shame to them and hopefully conscience will eat them.. on the other topic, really eveything you mention are true because i am working in middle east also and at first really you will feel culture shock..thanks, you let nurses was given an option to come and work here or not...

hello! i'm also an OR nurse... In our hospital there is no rule for the dress you have to wear but according to the culture and norms here in Saudi Arabia, nurses esp. women should cover skin, so they prefer pants. And when i'm still a student what they taught is as long as you are comfortable with your dress and not causing any problem with your work and as long as we observe what we called "cleanliness and sterility" then i think skirt can also be used... and usually it depends on the institutional policy...

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