jessrene

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  1. Scope of practice regarding wound closure

    jessrene replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Operating Room

    We have a ST that is a LPN and she closes skin for certain

  2. NPO before surgery is nonsense

    jessrene replied to Guest219794's topic in Operating Room

    We always say 'no food' 8 hours before surgery or 'no food after midnight', whichever comes first, and clear liquids are ok up to 3 hours before arrival time. So sometimes 'no food' starts before...

  3. Can LPN's Be a Scrub Nurse???

    jessrene replied to ORNurse2B's topic in Operating Room

    lpn's cannot circulate that I know

  4. Please tell me I am not wrong!

    jessrene replied to GMSinCA's topic in Operating Room

    Rediculous, food should not be in an OR.

  5. re-thinking my choice

    jessrene replied to ASUN2010's topic in Operating Room

    If the ADD thing is the only reason the other nurses are questioning your integrity, then I agree they have a ****** attitude and this should not be ignored. Are you good at deflecting pressure with...

  6. How to handle an abusive surgeon?

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

    As anyone can see, this is a hot topic for OR nurses, especially if you have experienced this 'hostile work' environment personally. I myself have decided to file a formal complaint after I got no...

  7. How do you know you belong in the OR?

    jessrene replied to sameasalways's topic in Operating Room

    You sound like your priorities are correct for ANY nurse, whether they are OR trained or not. ....patient safety and skillful care. The previous poster is correct, the OR brings out strong...

  8. Help for new O R NURSE

    jessrene replied to mondragon's topic in Operating Room

    sounds like you did the right thing by leaving, did you ever talk to anyone about your old facility's practices, policies, and procedures? (or lack

  9. How do you handle conflict in the OR?

    jessrene replied to lmmRN's topic in Operating Room

    One thing to keep in mind is that everyone should be goal oriented in the OR, you are there to perform a certain role for your patients, and everyone should be sharing the overall goal of quality...

  10. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    jessrene replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    oh yes, there is the nice oby-gyn named Dr

  11. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    jessrene replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    eye doctor named Ina

  12. New Grad. OR RN needs advice

    jessrene replied to mondragon's topic in Operating Room

    pat yourself on the back and wipe the sweat off your brow

  13. New Grad. OR RN needs advice

    jessrene replied to mondragon's topic in Operating Room

    As unfortunate as this whole situation is for you, at least you have the grit to say something and hopefully prevent someone else from going through this if/when you leave. Plus, you are advocating...

  14. Eek, lost some nursing skills!

    jessrene replied to LAM2010's topic in Operating Room

    There is a lot to learn and orient to as a new grad, new place new people, new sub set of nursing skills...Stay in the moment and prioritize. All you can do is what you can

  15. Scrub tech breaking scrub without permission

    jessrene replied to nmred's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with previous caller that said to focus on the throwing instrument part of the incident. This sounds like assault loud and clear to

  16. set up how do i proceed to work with these people

    jessrene replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    IMHO it all comes down to patient safety, so yes I agree with a previous poster who said that if u r working with someone untrustworthy, do whatever u can to make yourself safe, including bringing a...

  17. Need help with rude surgeon

    jessrene replied to ghostRN's topic in Operating Room

    I work with someone who took a year to settle down and behave in a more 'professional' manner. And it wasn't just me, it happens to every one who is new in our

  18. Operating Room

    jessrene replied to caring28's topic in Operating Room

    We do have a process in place, have not used it in the two years I have been here. Small community hospital with a resource policy book on shelf by coordinator's desk that lists

  19. Beach chair shoulder arthroscopy and fluid control

    jessrene replied to Rezidentura's topic in Operating Room

    We use cardinalhealth brand beach chair drapes, and I agree. They miss a lot of

  20. Walking Patients to the OR

    jessrene replied to CanadianOR-RN's topic in Operating Room

    We walk our patients to the OR unless they have meds on board or they are physically compromised somehow. The patients follow my lead when I tell them to follow me, especially when I have the IV bag...

  21. What is it about the OR ?

    jessrene replied to mochamocha's topic in Operating Room

    I like working as a team to take care of a patient through entire process of surgery, learning a new thing about how the body works(or doesn't), and being able to make a positive difference in...

  22. How do you transfer meds to the field?

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

    We draw up meds if possible but if we're not sure if med will be used, or if the cap is configured a certain way, it might get poured onto field on as needed

  23. i thought i got the O.R. job

    jessrene replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in Operating Room

    Sounds like maybe they are a bit diorganized about their hiring goals or maybe not sure what they want in a new employee themselves- from the way you describe it. Course work is never a guarantee for...

  24. Clothing under scrubs in OR

    jessrene replied to qbfan413's topic in Operating Room

    We are not allowed to wear any exposed clothing in the OR, so it's either tanks, long johns or extra scrubs for anyone who is

  25. Anyone in Minnesota?

    jessrene replied to what2donow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am RN in small rural hospital in central MN, we are short nurses because we are so rural but yet close enough for people to communte to cities for bigger pay scale. Nurses here get to cross train a...