NurseLumpia

NurseLumpia

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  1. why are OR's so cold

    NurseLumpia replied to brownbook's topic in Operating Room

    I just had this happen to me today. I was scrubbing and wore a 2 piece lead and thyroid shield plus surgical gown and under the lights then having the CArm in the room. The room temp was a cool temp...

  2. OR orientation questions

    NurseLumpia replied to Kingbandit's topic in Operating Room

    We first start w/ OR class of 3 days & 2 days didactic for 6 weeks, pass a test. Then it is off to train w/ preceptors, first scrubbed then circulate for different specialties burns, peds, ENT...

  3. Effective OR resume

    NurseLumpia posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi everyone, I am updating my resume and would like some help in writing and effective OR resume. I found this link https://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/resume-348408.html?highlight=resume but...

  4. chloaprep & open fractures??

    NurseLumpia replied to Kingbandit's topic in Operating Room

    should report to patient safety

  5. Pros and Cons for CTOR

    NurseLumpia posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi all... :) My OR has an opening for our CTOR, they are segregated in my OR. I just would like some pros and cons before applying for this opening. My background... 1.5 years scrub/circ in OR, and...

  6. Advice for surviving OR consortium!!

    NurseLumpia replied to divokevan's topic in Operating Room

    I know the feeling... Like you I was anxious before everything and wanted to be speedy... But, one of my surgeons told me this, slow and steady, speed will come when you are ready... hope that

  7. Contaminated back table

    NurseLumpia replied to nrsman1's topic in Operating Room

    That happened to me one day, one of the helpful, eager, med students opened her glove and fortunately landed in the far corner. We just opened a tegaderm and I placed it on top and I drew a circle for...

  8. drive time

    NurseLumpia replied to nrsman1's topic in Operating Room

    We have 30 minutes from getting the call to be in the OR and fully check in the patient. So we have to call SPD while we are driving

  9. OR Pet peeves

    NurseLumpia replied to MsLeylaBar's topic in Operating Room

    I have less than a yr under my belt. But, as a scrub, the biggest peeve that I have encountered so far is when management decides to your next case in another room, the scrub will only do just THAT!...

  10. Back pain and body fatigue in OR versus Med-surg

    NurseLumpia replied to applesRN's topic in Operating Room

    Hi, I've worked med-surg (ortho) and am now in the OR. It's physically challenging on different levels. On the floor... I would be tired physically because of running from room to room and lower back...

  11. looking for your help

    NurseLumpia replied to Ilya's topic in Operating Room

    I started in the OR in Oct of last year with a small group (4 of us). The group ahead of me there were about 4 GNs and they are striving. And my friend just got hired in another OR so I honestly don't...

  12. Specializing in Ortho

    NurseLumpia posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello all, Today, I was just told by my educator that the manager of Ortho is impressed with me and she (educator) wanted to know if I would lilke to be in that specialty? I said yes. Now, after...

  13. Specializing in Ortho

    NurseLumpia replied to NurseLumpia's topic in Operating Room

    Yea, I nearly tipped over with those

  14. Specializing in Ortho

    NurseLumpia replied to NurseLumpia's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, I am expected to cover other areas on the OR. But so far, they have been placing me in big bowel cases and gastric bypasses.

  15. workout for OR

    NurseLumpia posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi All, IT's towards the end of the year and I want to start the new years to a good start. Like a lot of people I have decided to start going to the gym. SO, does anyone have any work outs that would...

  16. Does your OR have an educator?

    NurseLumpia replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Hi, We have 1 FT educator and 2 PT educators. Yes, they do cases when needed. Their hours are FT goes from 7a til 4ish, then 1 PT starts at 10a, the other PT starts at 7a as well, but I do not know...

  17. workout for OR

    NurseLumpia replied to NurseLumpia's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you to ALL who replied!!! I greatly appreciate

  18. I have a M.Ed. and B.S. in another field

    NurseLumpia replied to harborview's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering if you looked into an accelerated 2nd degree nursing course, in MI there is an 18 month course. It saved me a couple of years but cost me a pretty penny and ended up with a BSN....

  19. Operating room charges

    NurseLumpia replied to Lulamom's topic in Operating Room

    Hi, My OR is doing charges on our online system. I don't know how your system works, but our system, we have asked the IT people to have a drop down selection of doctors on our screens. So, for...

  20. Specializing

    NurseLumpia replied to Satori77's topic in Operating Room

    In my hospital, the nurses don't have a specialty per se. All know the general cases. But, then, if a particular nurse is interested then they must act for their own benefit and speak with the...

  21. Tell me it gets better! Thinking of going to the floor

    NurseLumpia replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Operating Room

    Hello All! I, like you, am on my 2nd degree. I am on my 1st month of an OR training program (6 months). My hospital assured me that I will not be on call at least till after 6 months. The reasoning...

  22. I took the Kaplan course and FAILED the NCLEX

    NurseLumpia posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all, I just saw my NCLEX result and I failed.... I took the Kaplan course (classroom w/ online questions). So, my BIGGEST concern is now what? How do I study for the next time I take the test?...

  23. Resume - what to leave in and out?

    NurseLumpia posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello! I am a new nurse less than 7 months w/ a license and I have a question... What exactly do we as nurses list in our resumes? We all do our admission, D/C, assessment, flow sheet, instruct our...

  24. Resume - what to leave in and out?

    NurseLumpia replied to NurseLumpia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good Morning! Thanks for replying... :) I was actually asking about the bullet points that one would list, for instance... XYZ hospital ....... 11/07 - present Medical Surgical Orthopeadic floor...

  25. Resume - what to leave in and out?

    NurseLumpia posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello! I am a new nurse less than 7 months w/ a license and I have a question... What exactly do we as nurses list in our resumes? We all do our admission, D/C, assessment, flow sheet, instruct our...