openheartmary

openheartmary specializes in OPERATING ROOM, ICU.

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1. 2009 On-Call Pay Scales

   openheartmary replied to openheartmary's topic in Operating Room

   Well, demanding just doesn't make a difference. We work under an "open door" policy: you can leave any time you want. (Just be sure to give your four weeks notice). I wonder if working in...

2. Steris Machines Shut Down

   openheartmary replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

   I just got off work at 5:30. Didn't hear a word about this all day! It is going to create a nightmare where I

3. 2009 On-Call Pay Scales

   openheartmary posted a topic in Operating Room

   We've been trying to get our on-call pay increased for decades! Our rate is $2.25 per hr. We are a hospital in the midwest. How is the rest of the country stacking

4. Is 50+ too old for CRNA school?

   openheartmary replied to AustinL911's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'd be interested in seeing some replies to this

5. What's the easiest job in the operating room?

   openheartmary replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

   There is no easiest job in the

6. New and tired

   openheartmary replied to FlyOR's topic in Operating Room

   Yep, you're normal. I've been an OR nurse for 10 years and at the end of some days I can hardly walk to my car. Find ways to give yourself a break at home. I started buying some partially prepared...

7. On call drive time

   openheartmary replied to Brigita's topic in Operating Room

   I don't know that they actually use mapquest to check that sort of thing. We are asked how long it takes us to get here should we be called in. When you factor in going a little faster than the...

8. Anesthesia leaves room, normal??

   openheartmary replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Operating Room

   The anesthesia provider does not leave the OR, period. They accompany the patient into the OR with the RN, and they stay with the patient until transfer of care occurs in Recovery. We usually have...

9. Brand Spanking New OR Nurse

   openheartmary replied to jnl2000's topic in Operating Room

   Bless your hearts! I'm excited for all of you. Honestly, it will take at least a full year before you even begin to think, ok I just might be able to do this. During that first year, different...

10. What exactly does an OR nurse do?

    openheartmary replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I expect you are asking what the "circulator" does. The circulating nurse is the patient's advocate while they are in surgery. Your responsibilities include making sure everything that is necessary...

11. Pandemic Awareness/Preparation

    openheartmary replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Indigo girl, I would like to thank you very much for your hard work and very valuable information, including links. This site is how I am staying informed. Again, THANK

12. Strange job interview...thoughts on this?

    openheartmary replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably be optimistic regarding this interview. Otherwise, why waste her time touring the department with you. A lot of directors interview the applicants rather than HR. If this interview...

13. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    openheartmary replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you indigo girl. Many are watching this situation unfold. I feel rather frustrated right now. Everyone knows a potential pandemic could occur at any time. My facility just recently laid off...

14. Night shift workers who sleep?

    openheartmary replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Oh, my! There are always things to be done in the surgery department. Sleeping on the job? Give me a

15. Is it appropriate to visit past patients in the unit?

    openheartmary replied to lilla_fjaril's topic in Operating Room

    I don't see a problem with it. After taking a patient over to the unit, I often see one of my previous patients, sitting up in their chair. It is wonderful to see someone recovering. I always greet...