NurseSnarky

NurseSnarky specializes in OR; Telemetry; PACU.

Latest Activity

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   Learning about Sutures

   NurseSnarky replied to lnp0205's topic in Operating Room

   Great info! I'm also going to print it out. Invaluable information for
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   Same Day Surgery Center question

   NurseSnarky replied to learningnurse's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I'm not sure how other SC's do it, but where I work (OR/PACU at times), only a couple of DC nurses do Phase I recovery (hence why I am pulled from the back sometimes). Otherwise the Admitting and DC...
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   Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

   NurseSnarky replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I'm not a CRNA...I'll get that out there now. I've wanted to pursue a degree in the field for some time, so I do know about the politics involved. I've also went toe to toe with a MD over what a...
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   Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

   NurseSnarky replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes the issue is being able to balance multiple patients with multiple issues. ICU gives you 1-2 patients with multiple issues. The ER? That's multiple pts, multiple problems in a short...
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   Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

   NurseSnarky replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   I am glad you got the interview and you're going to shadow. Observe, take notes, ask questions when you can about the working environment, call requirements when you're off orientation, etc. Be...
6. 

   front desk job at a medical office ?

   NurseSnarky replied to Infermero's topic in General Nursing

   You have to be highly organized and able to multitask in this role. Skills you need to work in a hospital. You would have a leg up as far as a non-nurse receptionist in that if an important piece of...
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   What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

   NurseSnarky replied to starrys's topic in General Students

   Oh boy! I had one too. My instructor seemed to be "okay" but a little distant with me. I was not her favorite. She showed me my written review one day and it was excellent across the board (maybe...
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   Cath lab recovery

   NurseSnarky replied to tdncRN's topic in PACU

   I've worked both. Cath Lab is a different pace than PACU. The patient is awake, groggy instead of out. So it's like recovering a heavy MAC. You do groin checks, pt has to remain flat so you will...
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   Which CRNA school is the best in the Midwest?

   NurseSnarky replied to GypsyICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I second the University of Iowa. I've worked with SEVERAL students in their final rotation of clinicals over the past several months and they really know their stuff. Anesthesia has even hired one...
10. 

    Standard Hospital Scrubs National Standard?

    NurseSnarky replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a hospital that was "color coded" as well and I strongly believe it's a great thing to do. Nurses wore white, navy, or a combo of the two...and on special holidays we could wear prints or...
11. 

    do you wear those clogs?

    NurseSnarky replied to EDnursetobe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can sprint pretty good down the OR hallway in them. I would never be without my Danskos either. My legs and feet don't ache at all. They are not for everyone, but 99% of the OR staff and docs...
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    Can you ever go from a big OR to a small OR and be happy?

    NurseSnarky replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Operating Room

    gr8ape...holy cow! I would give my first born for ancillary staff! LOL! I do work ASC, and I "thought" I knew how it was going to be (i.e. in the interview, "you know how same day surgery works,...
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    Seriously? What are they telling you in school?

    NurseSnarky replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I have never looked down upon a MA, a CNA, or ST because they are not a Nurse. I don't think anyone has implied that MAs are idiots...I think the gripe is that some (not all) think a monkey can do...
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    What's the best area of nursing to start?

    NurseSnarky replied to esunada's topic in Nursing Career

    cardiac/telemetry floor is my vote just because it gives you a great start for critical care if you choose to go that direction. When I worked tele, we had to take the critical care class and talk...
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    "Really...all I need is a bovie and a hemostat"

    NurseSnarky replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

    LOL! I just CRINGE when I hear that as I scan the half empty room! ARGH!! And there are some that just want ALL of the other's toys from the playground in the room. I know who they are and my...