SandraCVRN

SandraCVRN

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  1. Community Health Systems Takeover

    SandraCVRN replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info everyone, keep those responses

  2. Why are patients scheduled for operation not allowed to eat?

    SandraCVRN replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't say ORIF of what, but trying to keep a leg/hip sterile with a bunch of stool in the way is kinda hard. NPO, you already got the answers for that one. Good

  3. Do I need to maintain my CST after nursing school??

    SandraCVRN replied to SC APRN's topic in Operating Room

    I don't think any of our RN's kept their

  4. Malpractice insurance for RNs?

    SandraCVRN replied to ecierra's topic in General Nursing

    As a matter of fact I just got mine yesterday. Had been with NSO before then moved back to TX where the premiums are 250 instead of the 100 in most places. The more I thought about the more I...

  5. Sick days in the US...and job security

    SandraCVRN replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm pretty lucky. Our sick days are rolled into our PTO and I don't think we get any warning unless we miss more than 6 occurances in less than 6 months. Most of us will call in if we are...

  6. Saunders by Silvestri...Good for Nclex practice questions?

    SandraCVRN replied to SJMnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders Comprehesive all the way through school. It was great, I also used it for tutoring the class behind me. Good

  7. Funny things said by ortho surgeons in the OR

    SandraCVRN replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

    one of the reasons this was so funny that yesterday we had an add-on ankle. train wreck of a history, cabg 2 months ago, abd distended since fall...cleared about 2 minutes before coming down. looks...

  8. Funny things said by ortho surgeons in the OR

    SandraCVRN replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

    You need to listen to

  9. PACU/OR nurse issues

    SandraCVRN replied to Trishjlb's topic in PACU

    Another OR nurse here. We take care of the pre-op ourselves, the only thing we do with PACU is we use the "unused" side of recovery for our after hours "holding area" it's just closer. We don't call...

  10. OR gowns

    SandraCVRN replied to kristen38's topic in Operating Room

    It varies depending on the type gown, both cloth and paper. The more impermiable the warmer it will be. We just did away with cloth (again) but we had regular and gortex, with our paper they are...

  11. Have to work 2 more weeks after resignation -- need advice

    SandraCVRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Just do your job, if it's really short staffed they will be jealous that you got away, but probably happy for you anyway. Good

  12. Time to call a duck a duck?

    SandraCVRN replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I didn't think you sounded angry or that you hate nursing.... Now I will continue reading the rest of the

  13. Pt.s threatening bad feedback on customer service surveys

    SandraCVRN replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    lol, like i said, i was rambling and got off topic from the original post. i think my point was if the cath lab would have just removed his underwear instead of cutting it off the original poster...

  14. Pt.s threatening bad feedback on customer service surveys

    SandraCVRN replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the OR and routinly take underwear off pts that were supposed to have it off before coming to the OR. Yes, it's annoying and a PITA but come on, the folks in the cath lab couldn't take this...

  15. Would I be a terrible person if . . . ?

    SandraCVRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is here is a big hug for you. {{{{{HUGS

  16. No wonder other specialties don't think OR is nursing!

    SandraCVRN replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Operating Room

    We have stucents for observation only. If there is a heart scheduled they will go there first. After that we ask them if they have an interest in any field... I don't check my e-mail in front of...

  17. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    SandraCVRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Our hospital laundry staff wears red and one day my mouth just opened up and said "Those remind me of the orange jumpsuits prisioners wear on the side of the road" :grn: The laundry ladies are not my...

  18. For all of those on Medicaid

    SandraCVRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    sorry but we need a "what the heck"

  19. What is your splurge?

    SandraCVRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I do that all the time, hubby calls it lazy,

  20. What is your splurge?

    SandraCVRN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    piece of mind.....I try to keep a buffer of 750.00 in my checking account (I know it should be in savings) so I never have to worry about hot checks or not having enough to get something I find on...

  21. Things you've seen in the O.R that made your teeth crinch?

    SandraCVRN replied to RNman09's topic in Operating Room

    Someone mentioned something like this in the "modesty" thread. What the heck???? I just can not imagine

  22. Call offs. I love getting the phone call, hate getting the paycheck

    SandraCVRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    We have been in a feast or famine mode in the OR for a couple months. We rotate getting called off. We have a lot of nurses that wnat to go so if it's your turn and don't want to be out the money or...

  23. Recession creates apathy.

    SandraCVRN replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, it's all about turnover in the OR, BUT not to the extent of pt safety. We have SDS and Holding before we ever get to the pt so hopefully all the "extra" issues are dealt with by then. We...

  24. Recession creates apathy.

    SandraCVRN replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe we should create a support group for nurses or something. I call that AllNurses.... But really, I'm sorry you are having to deal with this, I haven't seen this attitude where I am, but I'm in...

  25. What color scrubs do you wear?

    SandraCVRN replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    All navy for the OR, theirs or your own. Navy or navy/white on the floors. Holiday tops for 1 week prior to.... NO facial