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ORoxyO

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  1. Iodine Prep with a shellfish allergy?

    ORoxyO replied to cjg10RN's topic in Operating Room

    Chloraprep does not have iodine in it. (not sure if that's what you meant) What about Exidine? We use that for lady partss, etc when we can not use

  2. Fired New Grad in Michigan Needs Advice ASAP

    ORoxyO replied to LovesnursingRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sorry this happened to you. But don't let it get you down just yet. Not every job is a good fit for everyone. I wouldn't put it on your resume and I would also not apply to the same hospital system...

  3. Anyone knows any OR training programs for NON new graduates?

    ORoxyO replied to iToniai's topic in Operating Room

    The hospital I started at in Detroit took experiences nurses all the time- they preferred it. They went through the same orientation as everyone else as the OR is so different than a floor. I am...

  4. Unrecognizable without scrubs...

    ORoxyO replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    This is especially true for those of us in the OR since we wear hats

  5. Are you worried you will lose your job if you don't get your BSN?

    ORoxyO replied to lolakbolak's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Since my hospital system was taken over by another a couple years ago, people ARE losing their positions due to not having a BSN. But not staff nurses...it's managers, educators, or anyone in a...

  6. Axillary rolls

    ORoxyO replied to shaomai's topic in Operating Room

    Some of our surgeons use thick disposable foam rolls. Sometimes wrapped in fabric, sometimes not. They seem to

  7. Neptune Suction

    ORoxyO replied to nursinadream's topic in Operating Room

    We were educated about not using it on chest tubes etc....not that I ever

  8. Neptune Suction

    ORoxyO replied to nursinadream's topic in Operating Room

    It only bothers one of our surgeons as well. They all listen to music and talk throughout the case so the noise isn't too much of an

  9. OR to Sales Rep/Other Opportunities

    ORoxyO replied to Toast&Butters's topic in Operating Room

    Of course it is possible! Do some networking with the reps that you deal with daily. Ask them how to apply and if they are hiring. I often have them telling me I should be a rep because "that's where...

  10. To become an OR Nurse...

    ORoxyO replied to Ednach's topic in Operating Room

    So sorry I mis-typed while trying to help someone after my long shift. I bet every time someone uses the wrong word it means they are an idiot. Chill a little

  11. To become an OR Nurse...

    ORoxyO replied to Ednach's topic in Operating Room

    I would agree with going straight for the RN degree. Going to surg tech school then working a few years would waste too much time when you know you want to go to nursing school already. I don't live...

  12. Medication access: nurse or tech?

    ORoxyO replied to nursinadream's topic in Operating Room

    Only RNs can access the Pyxis in my hospital

  13. What type of MSN do OR nurses usually get?

    ORoxyO posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have been in the OR a couple years and would like to get my MSN. No one I work with really has one, except our director. I was wondering what type of MSN would be most beneficial for someone who...

  14. Experience with Nursing Manager-type positions at the DMC

    ORoxyO replied to resilientnurse's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Most of my friends who are in these positions end up putting many more hours in than 40 a week. One recently left the manager position to be a staff nurse and makes out much better financially with...

  15. Safety measures

    ORoxyO replied to Paw2285's topic in Operating Room

    I had a case about a year ago with a very old attending. The case was boarded late the day before and none of the residents were told about it. When the doc showed up we told him we hadn't seen any...

  16. standard new graduation orientation/training (caution, venting)

    ORoxyO replied to lilarox's topic in Operating Room

    Many people decide during orientation that the OR is not for them. There's no shame in that. The beauty of nursing is that there are tons of options out

  17. need help to make next step because I was excluded for nursing program....

    ORoxyO replied to sandy moor's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Sorry you haven't gotten any responses, but we probably can't help you much. You need to contact the schools you would like to transfer to and talk to their nursing/admissions advisors. We would just...

  18. Cell saver

    ORoxyO replied to CarolinaBSN2012's topic in Operating Room

    We also have a perfusion group to run it. All I do is push it in the room and give them the

  19. What type of MSN do OR nurses usually get?

    ORoxyO replied to ORoxyO's topic in Operating Room

    I'm not sure the NP route is for me. I've only met one NP that works in the OR in this area...it's just not done around here. Same with RNFA for that matter. I was originally really into the RNFA idea...

  20. Upcoming OR shadowing followed by Interview

    ORoxyO replied to classics70s's topic in Operating Room

    Always offer to help with something. They shouldn't let you touch anything, but the offer looks good! They will probably assign you to a nurse and have you stay in his/her room all day. We usually try...

  21. Can BSN rns get into non nursing masters and phd programs?

    ORoxyO replied to mcpheenom's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you meet the admission requirements of course you can. Many people get masters degrees in subject that do not relate to their undergrad. As long as they have the

  22. Badly needs an advice... From bsn-RN to OR surgical technician

    ORoxyO replied to KattleyaSagun-Tugas's topic in Operating Room

    If you have years of experience as an OR nurse and scrubbed then your experience should speak for you more than another

  23. Who do you see in the OR?

    ORoxyO replied to MBrickle's topic in Operating Room

    I have worked at two large hospitals in MI and only seen two NPs scrubbing in the OR. All the rest are

  24. Why do you want to become an OR nurse?

    ORoxyO replied to Quynhu29's topic in Operating Room

    Sounds like some doctors need to be reported. My patients do not go back unless their consents are signed as well as H&P complete and signed. The doctors know it's my job to make sure it's done...

  25. OR Staffing Question

    ORoxyO replied to RNLizaW's topic in Operating Room

    4 ORs. Usually 6 nurses and 4 techs all day with a tech starting at 11 for lunches. Looking for another tech though as they consider that short handed having one tech do 4 lunches. Houskeeping...