Marie_LPN, RN LPN, RN

5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER

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    OR nursing.... "real nursing"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Because surgery is
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    working holidays

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Staff takes turns and trades as they
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    What is "scrubbing" what is "circulating"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Darth Nightingale's topic in Operating Room

    This is the kind of circulators i work
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    frustration with supply issues

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Itsallgood's topic in General Nursing

    If you think it will help, then write it down. Maybe write the reference number of the bag, and then write down the reference number of the tube that goes with
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    OR nursing.... "real nursing"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Well
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    OR nursing.... "real nursing"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    We still do that though (and thanks to Yellowfin or candycane stirrups, that code brown can be projectile.)
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    What is "scrubbing" what is "circulating"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Darth Nightingale's topic in Operating Room

    Scrubbing means scrubbing hands and arms, putting on sterile gown and gloves in closed-gloving technique and assisting in surgery. Circulating is the nurse of the room, who's not sterile. Check out...
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    OR nursing.... "real nursing"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Amazing. Had i said that (which i wouldn't have, because that's not what i think), i'd get ripped a new
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    What is "scrubbing" what is "circulating"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Darth Nightingale's topic in Operating Room

    That sounds a LOT like an implant rep, and not a
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    What is "scrubbing" what is "circulating"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Darth Nightingale's topic in Operating Room

    The scrub nurse helps get the room ready as well, getting equipment in the room, making sure all supplies needed are in the room, might help with positioning before scrubbing, sets up table and tray,...
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    What is "scrubbing" what is "circulating"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Darth Nightingale's topic in Operating Room

    Oooooooo, all that's an understatement. The circulator is the pt.'s advocate first and foremost. Never under estimate how important this is, since the pt. is typically asleep and paralyzed. He/she...
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    Nursing School Dress Code: All White Scrubs

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to mad9's topic in General Students

    Jasco Uniforms has a "can't see thru me" pant that's really good. I'll stock up on beige underwear just in case
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    Personal relationships with professors?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd call anyone BUT him if i needed
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    What's the most amazing thing you've seen in the OR?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to familygirlRn's topic in Operating Room

    The leg is usually taken to patho to determine the extent of infection, disease. It's placed in a bag 1) so people don't stare as it goes down the hall and 2) most places don't stock a container big...
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    Please be nice to medical students

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to cantor2537's topic in General Nursing

    So?
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    Another "OMG i can't believe you did that!" family member story

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    ... Yes, i have to agree with
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    Another "OMG i can't believe you did that!" family member story

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Our does
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    Older nurses jealous of new young nurses?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If it depended on hair, i'd be screwed. My hair only looks good on the weekends. As for flatulence, well, there's hope for me after
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    Older nurses jealous of new young nurses?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Perhaps the aggression and internilization of things has nothing to do with gender or age, but stems from the fact that some people just insist on the perpetuation of stereotypes, and by God it's...
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    Older nurses jealous of new young nurses?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :deadhorse Wondering how long it'll take before this gets
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    OR nursing.... "real nursing"

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    The longest i've gone is 7 hours 45 minutes (looooooooong multi-level spine case). I think the reason why i was able to is that i was sweating also, so i didn't have an exploding bladder. I also...
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    What Virginia towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to fd5151's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Massenutten is nice, and not far from Harrisonburg, so going to the store wouldn't be a half-day trek. There's also an indoor waterpark at Massenutten
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    Personal relationships with professors?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Almost ran into this last year with my Lit professor, but it was a little more complicated, because we both didn't have our pictures on a personals website, yada yada yada. When i realized that i...
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    New Grad to the OR?

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to rhody5's topic in Operating Room

    May sound like a long time but it'll be over before you know
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    Please be nice to medical students

    Marie_LPN, RN replied to cantor2537's topic in General Nursing

    (I DOUBT the poster that said "your nurses" meant it like THAT, and they've already apologized for the 'offense') Good