Scrubby

Scrubby

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  1. do you let unlicensed staff do "RN" things ?

    Scrubby replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would never delegate a task which is supposed to be done by an RN to a unlicensed staff member. It puts your own license at risk and patient deserve better. I interpret the term 'delegate' as me not...

  2. was I wrong

    Scrubby replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe you did any wrong. But i do think students need to be careful. I had a fellow student almost copy an essay that i did word for word. Lucky for us the lecturer didn't even notice but...

  3. Another word for "pulling"?

    Scrubby replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    Management tend to use the term 'redeploying' at my

  4. How to handle an abusive surgeon?

    Scrubby replied to aquarius1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We don't have a policy on abusive surgeons. I really don't think it would really be fair to have one. Yes there are some abusive surgeons out there, but there are also abusive nurses and other allied...

  5. How to handle an abusive surgeon?

    Scrubby replied to aquarius1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    [This can be a diificult situation to deal with because of the "culture" of OR nursing that has stuck around for years. Many of the older nurses in my hospital tolerate the abuse. Obviously, this sort...

  6. Out of Town Coworkers (long) Should it be my problem?

    Scrubby replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We don't really have this problem. But i agree that everyone no matter where they live should be treated equally. I wouldn't put up with having to do more work because the other person lives further...

  7. ''I Don't get Paid Enough!''- Is this your mantra??

    Scrubby replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not one of those people who believe nursing is a calling and you shouldn't be in it for the money. Nursing is a profession, we should be paid accordingly, we should not be expected to work for...

  8. Do nurses actually measure liver span during physical assessment?

    Scrubby replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I remember learning this at nursing school. I have never done this, nor have i seen this done by other nurses anywhere. I don't understand why they are teaching it but there are a lot of things that...

  9. What are the most invasive procedures you do?

    Scrubby replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    [so what OTHER procedures do you do as nurses that you would say are difficult or hard to handle, or invasive?] I work in the operating room as a scrub nurse so that's about as invasive as you can...

  10. Being an ADVOCATE for a less than helpful coworker

    Scrubby replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Well done! Theres nothing worse than having to work with someone like that. I think you handled it very

  11. Have you reported each needlestick injury?

    Scrubby replied to ChristyMNOP's topic in General Nursing

    I've reported every needlestick injury i have had. I've also been sliced with harmonic shears which hurt like hell. Funnily enough, i'm doing a presentation on sharps injuries in the Operating Room...

  12. Meltdown moment...when was yours?

    Scrubby replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a meltdown moment last year when i rotated through the Plastics theatres. I rocked up and my patient was already on the table. The nurse who was there said here is your patient and walked out....

  13. grrrr

    Scrubby replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't dwell on this one. You can't change a person's stupidity. :uhoh21: If a patient want to ignore the advice of docs, nurses then theres not much you can do to change

  14. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

    Scrubby replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen some nursing students who are straight out of high school and don't have idea on work ethic and the realities of the workplace. I feel like telling them to get some life experience before...

  15. Counting Policy

    Scrubby replied to kmh2000's topic in Operating Room

    [You count instruments on open cases right? (belly cases) Our count shets are nt part of our record, but we do have a spot to chart count correct.] I count all the instrument for every case i scrub...

  16. Knowing what you know now about nursing, what other career would you have chosen?

    Scrubby replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Organisational

  17. I think I was a morning snack

    Scrubby replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really do hope that you write up an incident report. You should always cover yourself in this sort of situation. She actually signed that she had given it when she hadn't which is not good practice....

  18. Favorite specialty and why?

    Scrubby replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    My favourite area is vascular. The vascular team at my work are a great to work with, the theatre is very organised and has a good teaching program. I felt really supported when i rotated through this...

  19. I hate drunk drivers.

    Scrubby replied to Apollorn's topic in General Nursing

    I hate drunk drivers as well. IMHO a drunk driver who kills someone else on the road should never be allowed a liscence

  20. Are we stuck here????

    Scrubby replied to InspireMe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe anyone should have to work in an area where they are truly unhappy. If you really hate where you are then maybe a change of environment will be good for you. It is an advantage having...

  21. Counting Policy

    Scrubby replied to kmh2000's topic in Operating Room

    Instrument checklist come with the trays. Most nurses at my work don't bother counting all the instruments because it doesn't go in the

  22. Vancomycin infusion after allergic reaction

    Scrubby replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would not have administered the Vanc unless the doc had written down some very specific orders on the epinephrin/adrenalin. I'm very wary on verbal orders as you have described because...

  23. Poor treatment for Qld Health Nurses Australia

    Scrubby replied to apollo22's topic in General Nursing

    Apollo-Sorry to hear about your horrible experience. If you are a union member i would suggest you get the ANF involved. I would also be writing letters to the DON of whatever health care facility...

  24. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    Scrubby replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not from the USA but i took the poll as well. Safe staffing is a universal issue and i believe it contributes to the worldwide nursing shortage and overall job dissatisfaction. Good

  25. Visiting pt a HIPAA violation?

    Scrubby replied to GGCC's topic in General Nursing

    I would actually like to visit some of the patient i have worked with. I've scrubbed and scouted for some really long cases i.e free flaps and i've often wondered how my patients have been after...