BridgetJones

BridgetJones

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  1. A good fit?

    BridgetJones replied to bds165's topic in Operating Room

    I think that if you like the OR enviornment and you're willing to work as part of a team and jump right in and learn the job you'll fit right in. There's not really one type of person best suited for...

  2. Report from OR: What do you want to know?

    BridgetJones replied to BridgetJones's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah, I think it's a little redundant as well, but hey, I just work there. Thanks for the suggestions, they helped a

  3. What is the "right" answer?

    BridgetJones replied to PureLifeRN's topic in Operating Room

    I didn't get anything as specific as "how would you handle an abusive surgeon during a case?"...they just asked me, "How are you with handling conflict?" I said something to the effect of I try to...

  4. How does working in the OR affect your body?

    BridgetJones replied to Love911Nursing's topic in Operating Room

    It's kind of hard to say, because I have days where I get to sit a lot and days where I'm constantly running. I have kyphosis and quite a bit of muscular pain in my back and neck, so I can definitely...

  5. Acute care burnout

    BridgetJones replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

    Move to the OR! Sure there are stressful days, but you have one patient at a time no matter what. And between the surgeon, resident, anesthesiologist, and scrub tech you have lift help and you're not...

  6. Nursing and sexual orientation

    BridgetJones replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny that this came up because a couple girls I work with met at the hospital and are now life partners. A lot of people from work went to their commitment ceremony. I think you'll be fine.

  7. Do you address the residents by title or first name?

    BridgetJones posted a topic in Operating Room

    People at work seem to have varying views on this...one scrub tech was saying that she calls them by first name so they "know their place" in the OR, but my preceptor usually calls them "Dr.____" My...

  8. Rant: Physician pagers!

    BridgetJones replied to BridgetJones's topic in Operating Room

    HAHA that's awesome! What did he

  9. If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    BridgetJones replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for being so personable and professional at the same time. Thank you for doing a great job keeping upper management happy while treating your staff well. Thank you for responding so quickly...

  10. OR nurses with ADD-i or SCT?

    BridgetJones replied to ASUN2010's topic in Operating Room

    Not at all. :-) Time management is tricky because there are times when you have to prioritize and times where you have to just finish what you started. There were times where I would be setting up the...

  11. Need honest opinion. Best area for new grad to start

    BridgetJones replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I think this person is talking about a Long-term Acute Care (or LTAC) hospital. I started out at one and it was definitely a good place to hone some basic skills before I got the job I really wanted:...

  12. O.R. orientation 6-9 mos. or 3 mos.?

    BridgetJones replied to LAM2010's topic in Operating Room

    I think it's unfortunate that they're having these kinds of conversations with you after only 3 months...I know that if my hospital had tried to make me come off orientation after 3/4 months I would...

  13. Eek, lost some nursing skills!

    BridgetJones replied to LAM2010's topic in Operating Room

    I wish people would stop making such a big deal about "losing your skills" working in the OR. You need a different skill set working in the OR, but you are still thinking critically and advocating for...

  14. OR nurses with ADD-i or SCT?

    BridgetJones replied to ASUN2010's topic in Operating Room

    I have ADD inattentive type too...and I start my day with Adderall and a cup of coffee. :) By the end of my 12-hour shift it has definitely worn off, but I find it helpful to just develop a routine...

  15. How do you transfer meds to the field?

    BridgetJones replied to Mr. & Mrs. RN's topic in Operating Room

    We pour most things where I work, but for stuff that comes in smaller vials (like metheylene blue) we have to draw it up. I usually just draw it up, take the needle off (keeping the end of the syringe...

  16. Stood up for myself today, and it felt GREAT!!

    BridgetJones replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    Good for you! I had a little "mini victory" last week too...there's one surgeon who made me cry like 6 months ago when I first started...well last week was my first time working with him since I've...

  17. Sharp/Instrument Count Question

    BridgetJones replied to BeanRN's topic in Operating Room

    You're right...that's why I included the "too many" part...there are always exceptions. :) Maybe the best thing to do in that situation would be to keep the suture packets in your pocket or put them...

  18. Sharp/Instrument Count Question

    BridgetJones replied to BeanRN's topic in Operating Room

    We have dry-erase boards in the rooms for counts. Like someone else said, I write whatever I passed off on the board, immediatly. Just make it a habit. There aren't too many things that are pressing...

  19. Guidance

    BridgetJones replied to PotentialOR's topic in Operating Room

    Well, I knew that I wanted to work in the OR when I was a student and I had an observation day there. But when I graduated I was just looking for a "starter" nursing job to get my feet wet, so I took...

  20. why are OR's so cold

    BridgetJones replied to brownbook's topic in Operating Room

    HAHA! We have one anesthesiologist that puts the Bair Hugger hose down his shirt and falls asleep...not even

  21. ACLS for the OR nurse?

    BridgetJones replied to nursinadream's topic in Operating Room

    I work in a 20-something room Level I trauma center and we all have to have ACLS. The nurses on the pediatric team have PALS

  22. What Management System Works in Your OR??

    BridgetJones replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

    Where I work we have about 20 ORs. There's the general manager and then there are all the "service line" managers for General/plastics, neuro/ENT, ortho, GYN/urology/litho, and pediatrics. And they...

  23. I got fired.

    BridgetJones replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa, that really stinks! I'm so sorry. I was reading it thinking man, I probably would have gotten fired too! I was pretty clueless as a new nurse on an LTAC unit but I was lucky to have a patient...

  24. Contaminated areas within prepping area

    BridgetJones replied to cinn05's topic in Operating Room

    1. Our prep trays come with Q-tips that we use to clean out the belly button...then we get a sponge and prep as usual from inside out. 2. For perineal preps I do the inner thighs and pubic area and...

  25. Where have you lost a sponge?

    BridgetJones replied to sm9796's topic in Operating Room

    Now I know where to look first if a count is