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  1. Tired of the Bull

    nurseboudin replied to BeenAroundTheBlock's topic in Nurse 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...

  2. Nursing Managers- How did you get there?

    nurseboudin replied to ICUSkeenRN's topic in Nurse 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...

  3. Tired of disciplining people

    nurseboudin replied to salvadordolly's topic in Nurse 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...

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

    nurseboudin replied to SweettartRN's topic in Nurse 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...

  5. Tired of the Bull

    nurseboudin replied to BeenAroundTheBlock's topic in Nurse 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

  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

  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

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. "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...

  11. New Manager, needs help to deal with staff

    nurseboudin replied to biju27's topic in Nurse 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...

  12. OR manager working a room

    nurseboudin replied to NurseLumpia's topic in Operating Room

    I liked all of your comments and appreciate your perception about nurse managers working rooms; however... much of this depends on the staffing structure, size of the facility, etc... I am a nurse...

  13. Count Policy for 360 Spines

    nurseboudin posted a topic in Operating Room

    Does anyone have an effective count policy for 360 spinal cases? Our staff is extremely frustrated with counting trays upon trays of instruments, implants, individual retractor pieces, etc... These...

  14. Count Policy for 360 Spines

    nurseboudin replied to nurseboudin's topic in Operating Room

    Yeah, I agree in that it doesn't seem safe. Nor does keeping a patient under anesthesia for prolonged periods of time: count times have exceeded 40 minutes in some cases. That's just painful. We are...

  15. "blame the nurse" in the OR??

    nurseboudin replied to HurricaneRN's topic in Operating Room

    In my opinion, I think it's vital in any area of practice to know the standards of care established by the professional nursing organization, state board, and ESPECIALLY your organization. The whole...

  16. OR Nurse Salary DFW

    nurseboudin replied to circulatingRN's topic in Operating Room

    I live in Dallas, and work for Parkland. I make over $27 an hour in the OR as an RN 1. The commute isn't too bad if you take the Trinity Rail

  17. I need some advice !!

    nurseboudin replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just keep interviewing. I disclosed the fact that I was in recovery during one of my interviews after a shady history. It was very well received. A lot of it depends on the employer's experience with...

  18. Hi, I'm Rascal1 and I'm a grateful,recovering alcoholic.

    nurseboudin replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are definitely in the right place. I too am a recovering alcoholic. You are in great company here. I have found this site so supportive and encouraging. Congratulations on your six months. Life...

  19. Can I scream now????

    nurseboudin replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah, I feel bad for you. But someone needs to bring these issues to management attention. Being a patient advocate isn't restricted to the patients in our direct care - but to our patient population...

  20. Recovering RNs reorienting to psych specialty?

    nurseboudin replied to WoodchuckRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I loved your posting. If your recovery helped you realized your ambition to help others in similar situations, that will make you more of an asset to the field. Your personal experience can be a...

  21. Help!

    nurseboudin replied to laurieloo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks so much for your post. I hope I can be candid here. Good recovery demands that we look at our behaviors and practice solutions to our problems with rigorous honesty. I look at your situation...

  22. Making It Back From A Surrender In Tx

    nurseboudin replied to PEPPER1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi Pepper! I am recovering also - there is a great nurse's support group in Dallas - many of the nurses there have dealt or are dealing with issues such as yours. I've seen some get their licenses...

  23. stuck in a rut

    nurseboudin replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You've really got a lot on your plate right now. My advice.... I was very honest about my addiction/alcoholism. I was also very honest about my recovery. It was the first thing I said when I was...

  24. I need help and a have a few questions...

    nurseboudin replied to sl33y's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you all for your honesty. I am in recovery, too. I was never sorry or ashamed of myself until the consequences of my actions started piling up. Today, my license doesn't mean a thing unless I...

  25. Need advice?

    nurseboudin replied to sarah76wallace's topic in Nurses Recovery

    People make mistakes, the board knows this. Just keep evidence that you are working a recovery program. The more you have to show the board, the better. Signature sheets from 12 step groups, letters...