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  1. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude posted a topic in Operating Room

    Thinking of being a circulator?...(especially for new RN grads)...consider carefully. If you will only circulate, and you will be working in an OR with surgical technicians, or scrubs, who do not have...

  2. Exam Review

    OR Dude posted a topic in General Students

    Returning to school, I have found things have changed, and one such change is not being given the time to review incorrect responses on an exam. I find this a very deplorable policy, which has come...

  3. Scrubs run the OR, not nurses.

    OR Dude posted a topic in Operating Room

    Realizing there are many OR units, and each has their particular idiosyncrasies; yet my current OR is run, if not managed, by scrubs and not nurses. Disclosure: I am a nurse. While the scrubs do very...

  4. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    Argo: One other thought. By your own admission, "I was a scrub tech prior to nursing...", essentially supports my fundamental argument. Career advancement, and the foundation of knowledge, in the OR,...

  5. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for your opinion regarding your experience. As for your opinion regarding me, personally, you do not know me, and such opinion has no

  6. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    With utmost respect, Rose_Queen, the overall trend, over the years, has been a parceling of, once-held, nursing duties to other professions, with the role of scrub, now being more widely held by...

  7. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    I too have seen such manipulation of knowledge...and who may ultimately suffer as a result? The patient. These schisms between scrubs and nurses could be avoided if the OR could be composed entirely...

  8. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    Most respectfully, regarding your (springchick 1, ADN) statement, "The RN does not and never has supervised the scrub", I disagree. In many states, in the United States of America, the RN is charged...

  9. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    No disrespect intended...sincerely. Can't compare?...comparisons are made all the time, and made with different parts of the world all the time. Sorry, but I beg to

  10. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    I'm glad to see a healthy discussion. I would like to add, many see the role of a circulating nurse as being the purview of a registered nurse. However, as I mentioned, look south to our Aussie...

  11. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    I agree working in an OR, wherein you are taught (on the job training) to scrub, provides valuable learning experience. Validating my point...a badge of honor (and insight into the surgical field)....

  12. Thinking of being a circulator?...Think twice.

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    Actually, my current work environment is not toxic. I've worked in various ORs. This is my opinion, after working in the OR for over 15 years. Team work? Yes. There is team work. But there is a...

  13. Ever had an instrument rep behave unprofessionally in the OR?

    OR Dude posted a topic in Operating Room

    Has anyone ever had an instrument representative behave unprofessionally in the OR, and if so, what course of action did you take? Did you present your grievance to the private company the instrument...

  14. Ever had an instrument rep behave unprofessionally in the OR?

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Operating Room

    Without going into specifics, this rep has a history, at our hospital, of being belligerent in actions and words. I've discussed this with other nurses, and the response is, "X is just that way", as...

  15. Mandatory Flu shots

    OR Dude replied to CathyLew's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Regarding mandatory flu shots, I'd have to say that I'd prefer these shots not be mandatory, and specifically, I'd rather not have my employment be dependent upon receiving such shots. Personally, I...

  16. RN Competency Requirements-why so many obstacles?

    OR Dude posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'd like to renew my NC RN license, but the competency requirements seem ridiculous. Writing a learning plan, which addresses four areas (professional knowledge, collaboration with others, etc.),...

  17. RN Competency Requirements-why so many obstacles?

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thank you for the input. This has been helpful. Admittedly, I overlooked the refresher course list. Perhaps, I also overlooked other aspects of the NC bon's website regarding their competency...

  18. RN Competency Requirements-why so many obstacles?

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    do i feel entitled to my license? uh, yes. why? because i've invested the time and money (i.e., nursing school/boards and fees). should i not feel entitled to my license? would it be unreasonable...

  19. RN Competency Requirements-why so many obstacles?

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I respectfully appreciate your opinions. I'd prefer to think of this as a healthy debate. I apologize for coming across as argumentative. I have strong emotions concerning this issue. I would like...

  20. RN Competency Requirements-why so many obstacles?

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey, I'm in left field. Okay, why am I in left field? Are you going to explain your reason for referring to me in this manner? Or, are you just going to post an undignified and unprofessional...

  21. RN Competency Requirements-why so many obstacles?

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You think I'm the only one who finds these competency requirements "mysterious or burdensome"? Read the NC bon frequently asked questions...the bon itself posts a frequently asked question that...

  22. RN Competency Requirements-why so many obstacles?

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I'm still somewhat ticked. I've re-read the NC bon website. It states that the board has identified four dimensions that applies to all types of nursing (professional...

  23. How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    OR Dude replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    You are so RIGHT! Having a background in Quantum Statistical Analysis, a BS in Nursing, years of study at one of the country's premier business schools, leading to an MBA, over 30 years in the...

  24. VA Pay-Strictly Salary?

    OR Dude posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was wondering if nurses working for the VA are paid only a salary, or is there an hourly compensation for overtime? Also, if anyone is familiar with on-call pay for OR nurses (considering location...

  25. VA Pay-Strictly Salary?

    OR Dude replied to OR Dude's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you for the information. I was curious since many jobs are posted with a defined salary