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  1. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things

    DNRme replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    From a first year ortho resident, in July; "But I'm the doctor". Oh, how we laughed and

  2. The good ole days of nursing...share your stories!

    DNRme replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from a diploma school in 1984. I still believe it was tbe best way to get a nursing education. Here are a few of my gems: -NG to low Gomco suction -3 bottle chest tube water seal -Working...

  3. New to OR -need advice -arrogant rude surgeon

    DNRme replied to ORGeek's topic in Operating Room

    And they seem to think that being thrown out of the room is punishment... Nope, it's a reward! Lol! I aspire to be thrown out of a

  4. Graduating nursing school but I just want to scrub

    DNRme replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Operating Room

    I have been in the OR for a looooong time. I would always prefer to scrub. Since I am hired as an RN and they are paying for an RN, I rarely get the opportunity. They can pay a CST half of what...

  5. Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    DNRme replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    My facility does not, also a trauma center. After I said I could not do another case after doing an organ procurement on and 5 month old child abuse victim (with healed burns and fractures), I was...

  6. OR nursing and back injuries

    DNRme replied to 2ndChance's topic in Operating Room

    I have worked in both areas. There is NO way the OR is less physical, in fact it may be more so. Think about wearing lead all day. I do a lot more heavy lifting of instruments and moving of...

  7. Does anyone else feel like they're not in charge

    DNRme replied to citylights89's topic in Operating Room

    It must be accepted where you work. It would NEVER fly at my hospital. I work in a trauma center and we are all there for the patient (with rare exception). If I leave the room, they will give a...

  8. New to OR -need advice -arrogant rude surgeon

    DNRme replied to ORGeek's topic in Operating Room

    Our chief of surgery once told me "If his momma didn't teach him right, we are certainly not going to." Where I work, complaints from staff about physicians are taken seriously. If this is the worst...

  9. What does your username mean?

    DNRme replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Self

  10. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    DNRme replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Excellent way to approach the situation! Generally, the difference between a good day and a bad day is one's

  11. OR Etiquette

    DNRme replied to sugarik13's topic in Operating Room

    They will treat you they way you allow them to treat you. You need to assert yourself, in a nice way. When they walk in the room there is nothing wrong with asking them to open their gloves or an...

  12. Best way to study for CNOR exam

    DNRme replied to mol42's topic in Operating Room

    I have been certified for 15 years. Each time I have found it more economical to retake the test as opposed to getting the CEUs. I most recently took the test last year. IT WAS HARD! The other...

  13. Moisture in rigid containers

    DNRme replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

    If your caskets do not have filters, how does the steam penetrate? I have never seen any without filters. If there is moisture in a casket with filters, how do we know it did not happen after...

  14. Interview for OR Nurse Position

    DNRme replied to emilymaryrn's topic in Operating Room

    I think simply sending the thank you note will set you

  15. Best unit to prepare for OR?

    DNRme replied to PureLifeRN's topic in Operating Room

    I went to the OR from ICU and I really think there is no better training. I knew how to deal with airway issues, lab results, aseptic technique and so much more. It is also a real pressure cooker...

  16. Different types of tie used in the OR

    DNRme replied to Lorodz's topic in Operating Room

    You can't find a good book about OR skills? Your OR should have reference books and/or you should. The best place to start for the last million or so years is Alexanders Care of the Patient in...

  17. Critical Care to Operating Room Nurse

    DNRme replied to ChessieRN's topic in Operating Room

    Don't go to the OR thinking it will be any less physically demanding that the unit. I found it to be just the opposite. You will still be moving the 300 lb. patient, only now they are under...

  18. ROM intra-op for long cases

    DNRme replied to rsprncnor's topic in Operating Room

    It seems that the author of the policy has never actually done a long case. "OK, lets stop this 4 hour surgery now, time to stretch your

  19. 12 hour Shifts?

    DNRme replied to Guest296136's topic in Operating Room

    I work 12s. As long as I am here, I might as well get it over with. I can't imagine going back to 5 days a

  20. Cases during 11pm to 7am

    DNRme replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    just finished a food impaction:barf02:. We seem to get a fair amount of foreign bodies.....everywhere... tons of open fractures-ex fix., im

  21. Needing advice and help

    DNRme replied to karebear74's topic in Operating Room

    This never ceases to amaze me. I took responsibility for my learning when I was new in the OR. If you do something and don't understand why, buy an "Alexander's" and read! I was told that I had 6...

  22. Belly-button snafu

    DNRme replied to New2ER's topic in Operating Room

    :barf01::barf01:

  23. My first contamination (I feel bad) LONG

    DNRme replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    I is your first, but probably not your last. You should feel bad, because our surgical conscience makes us. No one is any worse for the wear, though. You did the right thing. I think the person...

  24. Just a vent....

    DNRme replied to Justme123's topic in Operating Room

    OK, you are right, the behavior is inappropriate. Now back to reality. As an OR nurse you need to develop a thick skin. It is rarely personal & the outbursts never occur in front of anyone who...

  25. nj salary survey

    DNRme replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hospitals in Monmouth Cty do pay significantly less than those in NYC. If you live here, though, the difference in salary will be made up in commuting costs and time wasted