fracturenurse

fracturenurse

2 years school nurse, 15 in the OR!

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  1. What do you like about being an OR nurse??

    fracturenurse replied to usnwbama's topic in Operating Room

    My good friend just got sprayed in the eyes when she was circulating a shoulder arthroscopy. Surgeon pulled the scope out and squirted her... I should wear eye protection more, usually only in a case...

  2. scrubs leaving the room before the patient

    fracturenurse replied to tariet's topic in Operating Room

    I think it depends on the case...Our scrubs stick around and help move the patient. We have enough staff though that if we are flip flopping to another room there will be someone who already set it...

  3. back problems in the OR

    fracturenurse replied to penny77's topic in Operating Room

    I used to work on an orthopedics floor as well. However, my back never hurt until I went to the OR. You do a lot of patient moving and positioning in the OR. We use a roller, but if you don't use...

  4. Never been anywhere else... help

    fracturenurse replied to kcorny's topic in Operating Room

    You'll be fine...All you need is a good orientation. I was out of the OR for 2 years and went back. I was surprised at how much I forgot. A good orientation got me right back on track...I agree...

  5. Dating in the O.R???

    fracturenurse replied to galenanurse's topic in Operating Room

    too funny...patients will often ask me if our or is like grey's anatomy...you could have answered,

  6. Foley Balloon Test

    fracturenurse replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    How funny, I never even thought about this. I have always checked my balloon. Anyhow, today we were putting a foley in a total knee patient, and we were having difficulty. A urologist came in and...

  7. Dating in the O.R???

    fracturenurse replied to galenanurse's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, I knew an anesthesiologist who left his wife and a nurse who left her hubby so they could be together. They are now

  8. hey buddy...pls help me...

    fracturenurse replied to telle's topic in Operating Room

    I usually try and let my nursing student put the foley in if it's indicated. It's a great chance to do it while the patient's asleep. You just can't take too long or you will get the staff breathing...

  9. Nurse Practitioners in schools?

    fracturenurse replied to MommyandRN's topic in School

    In Texas, near Fort Worth, they are putting in "school based health clinics." They look like portables and are next to the school. You pay $5 (for those not insured), and a NP sees you that day....

  10. Oncology or Orthopedic OR?

    fracturenurse replied to relentlessrunner's topic in Operating Room

    Well, I did work on an orthopedic med/surg floor for a year or so before going to the OR. When I did my internship in the OR it was easier for me to work with the ortho docs because they were already...

  11. BSN vs. ADN

    fracturenurse replied to closetnerd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It was in Texas, in a suburb of Fort Worth. I almost didn't apply for the job, because I thought school nurses all had to have BSN's. The first year I worked there, they paid us all the same. The...

  12. Do most OR's use scrub tech's?

    fracturenurse replied to galenanurse's topic in Operating Room

    Where I work now, we have a lot of scrub techs. I did work at one hosptial, and it was mainly RN's who did the scrubbing. I loved scrubbing. My current facility, I haven't got to scrub yet and I've...

  13. Oncology or Orthopedic OR?

    fracturenurse replied to relentlessrunner's topic in Operating Room

    I love orthopedics, done it for years and it's still my favorite. A lot of equipment, but it's just fun if you ask me. Haven't had much experience with oncology, but I worked with a scrub who did...

  14. Poll: Do you like taking call?

    fracturenurse replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Well, I take my required call but that's about it. We don't have anyone who will take your call, people run like crazy when someone is trying to give theirs away. I don't mind it until it's the...

  15. Best shoes for OR??

    fracturenurse replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, be careful with Dansko's. I've worn them for a while now and am pretty used to them, but they are very easy to turn your ankle in...The more you wear them, the more that won't

  16. gowning off the back table

    fracturenurse replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck with your

  17. gowning off the back table

    fracturenurse replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    I do not. If you choose to do it, make sure there is a policy to back you up. BTW, is everything in your facility in compliance with the 2008 guidelines??? I believe in the best care for my...

  18. gowning off the back table

    fracturenurse replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, not sure where I said anything about reps, or reaching across my table. Of course I don't let reps reach over my table... I personally do not like gowning from the back table. What I'm trying to...

  19. gowning off the back table

    fracturenurse replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    I've seen it done both ways... At my current facility you will get struck down if u gown from the back table. However, I've worked where it's OK to gown from the back table. Please remember AORN is...

  20. "MY doctor/service"

    fracturenurse replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    OK, what I really hate is when you get put in "their" room, and the nurse tries to set you up. That way when something goes wrong, (because they "accidentally" didn't tell you), the doctor will say,...

  21. Lose Nursing Skills??

    fracturenurse replied to trepinCT's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck, keep us

  22. BSN vs. ADN

    fracturenurse replied to closetnerd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was a school nurse for 2 years with a ADN. They raised the pay for the BSN's $18,000 and left the ADN's at the same crappy pay. We do the exact same job, same job description. At that point I...

  23. Lose Nursing Skills??

    fracturenurse replied to trepinCT's topic in Operating Room

    I have to agree with the comment that going to the OR is moving up the ladder. I agree wholeheartedly!!! Working in the OR is challenging and involves patient care as well. I do agree that a plus...

  24. Lose Nursing Skills??

    fracturenurse replied to trepinCT's topic in Operating Room

    Ugh! I don't know why other nurses feel you lose your skills in the OR? Yes, when I got out of school I did go to Med/Surg, and eventually transferred to the OR. OR is a different type of nursing,...

  25. Skirts in the OR

    fracturenurse replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Operating Room

    Funny, one of our CRNA's just returned from Sweden, and she had pictures of all these socks hanging on a door. I asked what this was all about and she showed me pictures of their feet. These socks...