OR Dude

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 a nursing background, then you may find yourself ...

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 into existence. I also find it very odd, when the in...

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 good work in this particular OR, the nurses defini...

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, is rooted in scrubbing, and having scrub experienc...

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 basis.

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 surgical technicians, instead of nurses. Physical and r...

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 of nurses, or as I have suggested, surgical technic...

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 with the duty of supervising the scrub, a.k.a., sur...

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 differ.

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 friends and see the roles reversed...the tech being the ...

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). And, I'd agree an all nurse OR does provide a more e...

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 hierarchy. Do you think as a RN you are equal to the sur...

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 representative was representing or to your hospit...

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 if this is the tolerated norm. I was thinking of ...

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 have a family member who recently, just this past w...

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.), then addressing these four areas with CEU's or natioi...

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 requirements. Yet, I still believe the requirements, ...

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 for me to have done all that was required and the...

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 to think there are others who want more clarity f...

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 response? Stating that I'm in left field is acceptable. Bu...

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 states, "Is there guidance from the Board about how to ...

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 responsibility, knowledge based practice, legal/ethical pra...

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 business world, which includes years abroad, navigating ...

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 variation). Thank you.

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