NurseSnarky

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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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    Plus size nurse concerned about O.R. scrubs

    NurseSnarky replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget the doc's stash! I also have the size issue (need smalls, none available)...so I've raided the men's locker room many times. I know you've already been to work today, but I agree about...
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    Almost Fainted in the OR Twice!!

    NurseSnarky replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...and don't do pop if you don't have to have it. Water, water, water. Mid-morning I'll have a quick sip of 100% OJ with no added sugar. Oh and I forgot, I also second the Naked juices....
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    Almost Fainted in the OR Twice!!

    NurseSnarky replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    Breakfast...it really is the most important meal of the day when heading into the OR. I can oh so feel it if I've not eaten well. Don't be stingy on that btw...eat a healthy BIG breakfast with the...
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    OR Circulator vs. PACU

    NurseSnarky replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Operating Room

    "Witches"...yikes! I worked PACU Phase I for over three years and I really loved it. I had no time to knit or surf the internet because if I didn't have a patient or one coming in I would be trying...
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    What to do with your rings when you scrub?

    NurseSnarky replied to AmyCardsNP's topic in Operating Room

    I see this sometimes...yikes! Most just take off their watches, rings, and place on the desk with their cell
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    What to do with your rings when you scrub?

    NurseSnarky replied to AmyCardsNP's topic in Operating Room

    Leave them at home...I put mine in my scrub pocket once. Went home late on a Friday night only to wake up Saturday morning realizing they were in my POCKET!! I called an ED friend, laundry hadn't...
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    What attributes do you need as a OR nurse

    NurseSnarky replied to dinhm17's topic in Operating Room

    You tell the charge or ask a coworker if they can get you out to go. Many (not where I work) have two circulators to a room and you can run to the bathroom if needed. Now not so easy if you're the...
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    How do you like to be acknowledged at work for a good job done

    NurseSnarky replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Stop the "no news is good news" mentality. I do like some acknowledgment during Nurses' Week. Nothing was acknowledged where I worked...not even a printed or handwritten "Happy Nurses' Week"...
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    What attributes do you need as a OR nurse

    NurseSnarky replied to dinhm17's topic in Operating Room

    EXCELLENT (as usual) Canes...#9 is my biggest pet peeve I think. I am a quiet circulator as I'm trying to pay attention, etc. We had a med student recently who was a CHATTY Cathy and the surgeon was...
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    medsurg/tele rn going for OR...any advice?

    NurseSnarky replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Operating Room

    I get my lunch everyday (albeit late lately)...I get my breaks 99% of the time and if I have to get out to go the bathroom or whatever, I ask someone to give me a potty break. No one wants a crabby,...