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  1. Hands breaking out

    4_Sq replied to mercys's topic in Operating Room

    My sympathy goes out to your surgeon... having gone that route in my early years, here is my story. "Contact dermatitis to due latex sensitivity" Remedy.. 1) At Home: wash hands with dove soap only,...

  2. Recycling Program in OR?

    4_Sq replied to boopette's topic in Operating Room

    We had a recycling program & lost it due to the issues you are describing... eg. assists putting bloody gloves in etc. I think it is a very valuable part of OR nursing practice and have thought...

  3. What is the difference between AMA & total hip replacement?

    4_Sq replied to small_potato's topic in Orthopedic

    Austin Moore Arthroplasty is one component. Femoral stem & Head (All in one piece) The femoral head on this prothesis is large and snaps into the acetabulum once the surgeon has pushed the stem...

  4. What is the difference between AMA & total hip replacement?

    4_Sq replied to small_potato's topic in Orthopedic

    I forgot to mention that when you do a THA it involves replacing each aspect of the hip.. 1) femoral stem 2) femoral head 3) acetabulum Hope this

  5. What is the difference between AMA & total hip replacement?

    4_Sq replied to small_potato's topic in Orthopedic

    I want to help you distinguish between AMA & THA. I do have some understanding of ortho and would be able to help but I don't know that AMA stands for anything other than the American Medical...

  6. I need Advice, Please read...

    4_Sq replied to eddie95603's topic in Addictions

    Binge eating & purging belong to a category of eating disorders for which your partner should seek professional help. I am not expert in this manner, however worked in psychiatry for a number of...

  7. Surgical &/or Operating Room Nurse

    4_Sq replied to BERMY-dmg's topic in Operating Room

    In our OR, again Canada, 2 LPN's recently completed a perioperative course (payed for by the Health Region), they are now starting their preceptorship & will be working in the OR as staff members...

  8. skin hooks/ total count question

    4_Sq replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    As far as I am aware, the scrub nurse can count the items as a whole as long as her and the circulator are on the same page. If there is a changeover in staff, the counted items must be pointed out...

  9. q's- end of shift relief, meal/break relief timing, inservice relief

    4_Sq replied to scrubs12's topic in Operating Room

    Only in Canada Eh... just kidding.. Shift 0715-1545 1st break always between 0900-1000 for all staff, float has last break.. If you are in a long scrub eg.. spinal fusion, you will get 2 half hour...

  10. Methyl Methacrylate & Pregnancy...

    4_Sq posted a topic in Operating Room

    Am wondering if pregnant OR nurses are working with bone cement in your OR? Opinions anyone, thank

  11. Methyl Methacrylate & Pregnancy...

    4_Sq replied to 4_Sq's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks to all of you who responded to my question. My sentiments are that I would rather not chance it, I value all of your

  12. Learning the Surgical Instruments

    4_Sq replied to sandiegojames's topic in Operating Room

    Another way of learning the surgical instruments is to borrow some surgical catalogues of instruments from the folks that are ordering the surgical instruments for your department. All of the...

  13. Wondering if I'm doing the right thing..LPN School

    4_Sq replied to leapinglizards3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi there, Yes Yes Yes.. do the course you will never regret it. Knowledge is never a waste. This year we are beginning to hire LPN's in our Operating Rooms... Give it all you've got & then some....

  14. Saw my first death in the OR today

    4_Sq replied to Libitina's topic in Operating Room

    It is never easy having someone in your care die, sometimes though, it may be the better outcome. My dear father had AAA many years ago now, he is alive, but has a very different quality of life than...

  15. Which is best province among the four?

    4_Sq replied to nursemich's topic in Canada

    I recently attended a conference where one of the topics was about ien's (internationally educated nurses') this was held in vancouver british columbia, and the presentation was about welcoming and...

  16. OR Nurse Salary DFW

    4_Sq replied to circulatingRN's topic in Operating Room

    Pay scale or nurse in british columbia canada, top o scale $38.10 hr. On call rate is double time for all call backs after @ shift, ot rate is time & 1/2 for 1st 2 hrs of ot, then double for all...

  17. Which is best province among the four?

    4_Sq replied to nursemich's topic in Canada

    PEI & NS are very friendly provinces. You will have a major adjustment to the snow, climate etc.. in health care, there is always a call for nurses & usually is a surplus of nursing jobs.....

  18. Working in Penticton BC anyone?

    4_Sq replied to RN2B123's topic in International Nursing

    Penticton hospital is well run, and has exceptionally high standards of nursing practice. No fear as a new grad.. quite safe.. the nurse to patient ratio's should be fine. The town it self is a little...

  19. Don't want go get to ahead of myself, but

    4_Sq replied to CaliLvr000's topic in Operating Room

    I am really glad to hear you love the OR, I am a seasoned OR nurse & I still love it.. We have trained new grads.... Good luck to