Sarah, RNBScN

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  1. Post Operative washes???

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Hypnopompic's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In the OR, the scrub nurse attempts to wash the patient as thoroughly as possible prior to applying a sterile drsg. since the patients wake up rather quickly and we like to transfer them while they...

  2. Canadian RN exam info required

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Ransome's topic in International Nursing

    Do both the Canadian and US NCLEX? The only difference I found in the US exam compared to Canadian exam is the lab values, and certain medications. Hope this helps.

  3. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OMG...I can't believe people...shame...

  4. Hey Canadians--Are there any nice places to stay in Ontario??

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to askater11's topic in International Nursing

    Yes...there are plenty of beautiful spots. You have to be a bit more specific...where are you? How far are you from Ontario? What are you interested in doing? Then I could suggest some places,...

  5. Is your charge & triage RN included in nurse/patient ratio grid?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to KKERRN's topic in Emergency

    Our ER has the following: 3 beds trauma ( 1 RN on days or nights) 6 Obs/Ex 1 Gyne 1 ENT 2 Hold beds (Areas above is staffed with 2 RN's on days 1 starts 07 - 19 and the other starts...

  6. Hey Canadians--Are there any nice places to stay in Ontario??

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to askater11's topic in International Nursing

    Be more specific...there are lots of beautiful places. 5 hours or less from Ontario. Where are you? That would be more helpful to guide you. Or visit http://www.canada.com do a search for...

  7. need help

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to latelanie's topic in Operating Room

    The facility where you are employed usually provides your attire. We only wear srub tops and pants. Believe me...even after a sterile gown on, you don't want to be wearing skorts. I've been in some...

  8. Help!On the job injury!!!

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Document and keep everything that has been documented. DO NOT SIGN anything without a lawyer looking over everything. DO NOT ATTEND any meetings without a second person present for you or record the...

  9. first assistant, do u have them?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    acuteobrn, Firstly, I am speaking about an area where I am employed. We have GP who assist surgeon when there are no surgical residents. When there aren't any GP's, it is the RN's who assist. We...

  10. first assistant, do u have them?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    Check this out for comparison re: RNFA schooling and you be the judge. http://www.bcit.ca This is Canadian and in the US, you are required to have further training than the Canadian program. It...

  11. Canada wages

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to bellasalsera's topic in International Nursing

    I am paid top grid at $33.75 / hour. That is in a part time position so I am paid out 9% in lieu of benefits. I also contribute to the pension plan. I have been nursing for 10 years. I live in...

  12. patients leaving with IV lock in place

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to ellencrn's topic in Emergency

    We send pt. home with lock in situ...they are on QID or TID antibiotics and come back to ER for the tx. Regardless if they are IV drug users or not, they'd inject anyway and anywhere whether the lock...

  13. Crutches for ED Patients

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to casluis's topic in Emergency

    We give out crutches and so on...they have to pay before they leave and they are theres for keeps. If they need to be taught how to use them, during M-F we send them to our Physio dept. After all,...

  14. warming IV fluids

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to melanie19's topic in Emergency

    Post #5 we keep bags of NS and LR in our blanket warmer so they are always available. ---------------------------------------------------------------- We keep ours in the same unit BUT we were...

  15. Migrane Headache Treatment in the ED

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to keaston's topic in Emergency

    Migraine protocol: dark room IV NS 500 cc bolus stemetil 10 mg IV maxeran 10 mg IV * safe in pregnancy If relief...D/C home. No relief consider 2nd dose of stemetil ( one hour after initial dose) DHE...

  16. surgical prep for c/s

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to elleRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've seen some surgeons start at the umbilicus in a circular motion, some start from the lt. side of umbilicus and work outwards. I'm usually scrubbed so I don't prep for them, the medical residents...

  17. Nurses Book Clubs?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I belong to the Nursesbooksociety and I don't get any of the monthly selections sent to me at all. I don't even submit the card, only if I am ordering a book. You can call them and ask them not to...

  18. Scrub tops that don't shrink to your armpits; anyone know of any?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Registered: Oct 2001 Location: Posts: 2710 Post #17 I just pm'd you my list of scrub websites. -nancy ---------------------------------------------------------- Can you share some of those? That...

  19. Scrub tops that don't shrink to your armpits; anyone know of any?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do a search on this forum and there was a thread about uniforms not long ago which included the web site addresses. I bookmarked and few and they are awesome! Let me know if you need any of the...

  20. a good medical excuse

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to rdtyu7's topic in General Students

    You know that song...."your unbelievable" Your not a real nurse are

  21. standard of how many IV attempts

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to megpwh's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I try twice and get another RN for the 3rd hopefully successful attempt. Check out the CINA web site for additional

  22. Post-op vital signs and assessments

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to blue280's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto: We do q 15min X 4 --- then q 30 min x 2 --- then q 1 x 1 ----- then q4 then routine or whatever the physician orders. HTT included and dependent upon the

  23. The Circumcision Discussion

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'd like to know what the medical reasons are? It is a decision you and your husband have to make together. Educate yourself, check sites, ask alot of questions. Best of

  24. do grades determine how good of a nurse you will be?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to 3kidsmomma's topic in General Students

    It comes down to...Do you have a valid/current licensce to practice nursing? Nobody in any interview I had has asked What was your GPA? Pt. do not care they only want a CARING CCOMPETENT NURSE....

  25. Pregnant OR Nurses

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to ancilla's topic in Operating Room

    There are some restrictions... xray cases ortho. due to the cement mix safety in expectant mothers is not known...also, because ortho cases are long and lots of work with one of our ortho surgeon...