NabiRN

NabiRN BSN, RN

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  1. Has anyone taken the Periop 101 AORN final exam?

    NabiRN replied to bnhanna9's topic in Operating Room

    The final is actually easier than the individual exams. The Laser module really scared me and I thought the final would be as difficult. I wouldn't even study for

  2. Circulators

    NabiRN replied to StudentSandra's topic in Operating Room

    I am writing a paper on labor relations and policy. Is anyone out there who work in states that do not require a RN circulator in the room for each procedure? If yes, what is your experience like?...

  3. Is it me?

    NabiRN replied to keepitreal's topic in Operating Room

    Well, it is not you. OR is a tough place for new nurses who do not have experience in the operating room. Many tough personalities in the operating room. I don't know why the operating room attracts...

  4. turnover times

    NabiRN replied to nrsbkr1995's topic in Operating Room

    Had a very good discussion on the AST.org board. Where I used to work, I scrubbed a lot of eye cases. The turnover time is about 5 minutes. The cleaning crew does not come to clean the room. The...

  5. Brand Spanking New OR Nurse

    NabiRN replied to jnl2000's topic in Operating Room

    If I go to ER or Med/Surg, I would feel the same way. We have many nurses from other areas and they are doing just fine. As long as you are a team player and willing to learn and work hard, you will...

  6. New grad RN with assoc degree surgical tech

    NabiRN replied to odria's topic in Operating Room

    Your scrub experience will be helpful. However, it seems like you went directly from scrub school to nursing school without actually working as a scrub tech. Some hospitals may expect more from you...

  7. Don't want go get to ahead of myself, but

    NabiRN replied to CaliLvr000's topic in Operating Room

    Great idea. You will have access to the AORN web site as well and read past AORN journal

  8. scrubbing AAA

    NabiRN replied to StakRN's topic in Operating Room

    This message is a little bit late since you probably have already scrubbed the case. You can go to AST.org (Association of Surgical Technologists) and do a search on their web site for articles....

  9. How exactly do you become an OR nurse?

    NabiRN replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    You will find lots of info here: https://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/ Good

  10. Just got hired!!

    NabiRN replied to jsnj2009's topic in Operating Room

    I just finished 11 months of orientation at a Level II trauma center with 25 OR's. I run my own room now and I can't believe how much I have learned. Here's my advice: 1. Don't argue whether you are...

  11. Documenting Implants

    NabiRN replied to buck70's topic in Operating Room

    Smith and Nephew has lot #'s on plates but not the screws. I like the idea of keeping track of lot number from autoclave (I don't think we do that

  12. My wife is having a Whipple!!!!

    NabiRN replied to Smokey9283's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand that this is scary for your family. The most important person in your team is the surgeon. As others said, you need to to do some research to find a surgeon with lots of experience...

  13. Do most OR's use scrub tech's?

    NabiRN replied to galenanurse's topic in Operating Room

    Originally Posted by WitchyRN I don't look down on techs, I used to be one. I just ask for the same courtesy from the techs I work with...one of them that I work with closely is always putting the...

  14. Should I put up with this to become an operating room nurse?

    NabiRN replied to Shannaikook's topic in Operating Room

    I am at the end of my OR orientation and have worked with many different preceptors. I was a preceptor when I was a certified surgical technologist (CST). I find that many RNs who were CSTs are a lot...

  15. New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

    NabiRN replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Caritas is a network of hospitals and each hospital offers a different pay scale. St. Eliz in Brighton offers $27.75/hr as starting pay plus differentials. Norwood is also a Caritas hospital and the...

  16. I dream of the OR...

    NabiRN replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    Dreamed of getting called in while I was on call ... Then I woke up and realized that I was in bed ..OMG -- I miss the call. Checked my beeper and there were no messages, check my phone and there...

  17. New Graduate Interviewing for OR Training Program TOMORROW - Advice, please?

    NabiRN replied to Qtp2t RN's topic in Operating Room

    When I interviewed for my current job, my manager said she is considering putting a contract in writing since she lost many peri-op 101 trainees in less than 2 years. She told me it costs her about...

  18. Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

    NabiRN replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

    I scrubbed for 4 years as a CST before becoming a nurse. In many ways, the surgical technologist focuses on the technology. Even though everyone advocates for the patient, the circulating nurse's...

  19. Yet another burnout thread

    NabiRN replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Love your post. I am in the 7th month of my orientation .... everyday ... I ask why these people so strange .. nice one hour and totally crazy the next. I have worked in the OR as a CST and still have...

  20. Needing advice and help

    NabiRN replied to karebear74's topic in Operating Room

    I am also going through orientation. Some preceptors can explain better than others. In addition, in some cases, there's really no time to explain things thoroughly because there are so many things to...

  21. Salary at MGH

    NabiRN replied to TRR8021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I heard the salary at MGH is not so great when compared to other Boston hospitals. Don't forget to factor in parking, transportation, and other logistics. However, you go to MGH for the experience....

  22. Poll: Does your O.R. have RN's working 11pm-7am?

    NabiRN replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Level II trauma. Yes, we have people working around the

  23. 1st nursing job - OR or NICU?

    NabiRN replied to kmommy876's topic in Operating Room

    "I know that the OR doesn't offer alot of opportunities for therapeutic communication and teaching which I know I am good at, but it does offer a lot of learning interesting new things. " Your quote...

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

    NabiRN replied to RNBeachGirl's topic in Operating Room

    OR can be a harsh environment. You do need thick skin to survive but it does not mean you have to be harsh to others. Unfortunately, many people in the OR have become that way. You should try to get...

  25. Laparoscopic Screens

    NabiRN replied to Sardonic Nurse's topic in Operating Room

    There are sterile covers for lap screens and hybrid cases. Of course, they are not used all the time. I am not sure what's the cost of the covers. You proabably can do a search. If you think about it,...