heartincalif

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1. failing in the OR

   heartincalif posted a topic in Operating Room

   HI there... Well I've been in the OR for about 6 months and tho i have learned quite a bit i still struggle with not feeling comfortable let alone confident in the room. I have yet to really be on my...

2. Scrub vending machines

   heartincalif replied to TracyB,RN's topic in Operating Room

   I rather like the scrub machine... less laundry for me!! The only real irritation is when the nursing students are trying to get their scrubs and their card doesnt work right yet they continue to...

3. Missing ray tec's

   heartincalif posted a topic in Operating Room

   I was informed at work that a nurse in good standing with over 20 years got royally screwed over. Apparently a count was off by one ray tec. This nurse called for an xray, surgeon said it was neg....

4. How long until i feel competent?

   heartincalif replied to heartincalif's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks for the info and encouragment! Its nice to know that EVENTUALLY i'll catch on. I had one surgeon tell me (when i didnt see where the button was for the light) its the button with the picture of...

5. How long until i feel competent?

   heartincalif posted a topic in Operating Room

   I've started circulating in the OR 3 months ago. I was wondering how long it will be until i feel competent? I still have a preceptor and have been mostly working in the heart room and bariatrics....

6. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

   heartincalif replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

   When i was working at an alzheimers unit as a lpn, big former military man known for starting arguments with other residents got angry and left to go (so i thought) to his room. About 5 minutes or so...