nurseboudin

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1. Tired of the Bull

   nurseboudin replied to BeenAroundTheBlock's topic in Management

   You've tried talking to him...I've worked with some people who've been unreceptive to feedback, they usually hang themselves. I personally would wait it out. It's hard talking to someone who doesn't have insight. Might as well bash your head against ...

2. Nursing Managers- How did you get there?

   nurseboudin replied to ICUSkeenRN's topic in Management

   Hard work, lots of networking and soaking up everything I could like a sponge. Education, certification, conferences. Flexibility, solution oriented (no complaining), and always smiling. Politics w drs other Rns and patients.

3. Tired of disciplining people

   nurseboudin replied to salvadordolly's topic in Management

   Actually, I've been there before. It can get overwhelming and frustrating so I feel your pain. Know that it will pass, it's not personal, and I've never sent someone to the board or peer review that was doing what was in the best interest of the publ...

4. Two VERY low ball job offers in the last month...(management and leadership!)

   nurseboudin replied to SweettartRN's topic in Management

   It took me a few years to get the salary I wanted. I did a few things beyond getting my MSN, got a specialty certification, participated in Research, served as a representative in my local AORN chapter, volunteered for community service events... It ...

5. Tired of the Bull

   nurseboudin replied to BeenAroundTheBlock's topic in Management

   Management ebbs and flows. He may not last. But done is done. Is stepping down an option? Getting out of the rat race and focusing on patients for the next couple of years?

6. Skin grafting - does your facility treat it as a sterile procedure?

   nurseboudin replied to stefanyjoy's topic in Operating Room

   I've always done them sterile. The patients are at great risk for infection to begin with. We should make our best effort to keep all the bugs off.

7. New OR RN...which team should I choose???

   nurseboudin replied to Cay07's topic in Operating Room

   We had to do them all. Many smaller hospitals don't have specialized teams, you should try them all if you can.

8. First Assist Responsibilities

   nurseboudin replied to nurseboudin's topic in Operating Room

   Anyone?

9. First Assist Responsibilities

   nurseboudin posted a topic in Operating Room

   Some of our physicians use CST-FAs and RNFAs. One of my techs recently reported a CST-FA operating a drill and placing hardware while the physician held the bone in proper alignment. I would think complex fractures requiring this level of skill would...

10. Retractor Holder

    nurseboudin replied to erynkkgrl's topic in Operating Room

    It's in our state laws in Texas. Check with your state.

11. Vaginal preps

    nurseboudin replied to suckulator's topic in Operating Room

    Castile Soap

12. Surgeon closing before re-count complete

    nurseboudin replied to NewOR-RN's topic in Operating Room

    I am an OR manager, and I've been involved in two sentinel events to conduct a root cause analysis. It doesn't matter if you leave the room or not. A retained item occurs after final wound closure. In both events we reviewed, the patient wasn't out o...

13. Safety for Pregnant OR Nurses

    nurseboudin posted a topic in Operating Room

    I just found out that I'm 5 weeks pregnant. Has anyone been through a pregnancy while working in the OR? I don't have the luxury of moving to another unit, as my job has a call requirement.I'm actually paranoid and scared. This is my second pregnancy...

14. "I don't need a scrub nurse for this case"...

    nurseboudin replied to ORgoodie's topic in Operating Room

    As a surgical services nurse manager, I say ABSOLUTELY NOT! The scrub is responsible for adhering to specific standards as defined by their job description, not residents or other MDs. I will delay a case if I don't have staff. If this is a frequent ...

15. New Manager, needs help to deal with staff

    nurseboudin replied to biju27's topic in Management

    Document, document, document. I am furious for you. Being promoted from within is difficult. Sometimes, you can give them an "opportunity" to improve via an action plan. Failure to comply with all elements in the action plan will result in immediate ...