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  1. Crucial OR interview questions

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Operating Room

    wow - thanks so much for all the great questions! i wouldn't even have thought of some of these topics. it's nice to have insider input. i am meeting with the nurse manager next week, so i'll let you...

  2. How common are needle sticks in the OR?

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Operating Room

    what is the

  3. How common are needle sticks in the OR?

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Operating Room

    Marie: Just curious, how do you respond in this type of situation? I realize that this is a risk of the job, but if something seems to be happening repeatedly the same surgeon would you bring it up to...

  4. How common are needle sticks in the OR?

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the responses. I'd never thought about getting stuck with things other than needles and blades (ie bone chips). I'm glad to hear it doesn't seem like it is as common a thing as I'd heard,...

  5. Preventing infection in post c-section patient

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I have a few questions that I hope to get your insight on. What precautions does your hospital take in preventing infections in post c-section patients? Do you use betadine q shift, shave the...

  6. Preventing infection in post c-section patient

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for your replies. It seems that prophylactic antibiotics are fairly common, although I don't remember getting them with my c-section. The reason for my first c-section was I was on...

  7. Forcing nurses to work as aides

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question for you all. My employer (LTC facility) has hired and scheduled too many nurses on my shift. This means one person usually has to float, which is fine. Unfortunately they have...

  8. Forcing nurses to work as aides

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again for all the responses to this topic. I had no idea it would be such a "hot button." As far as posters who think I don't know basic nursing care, again, that is not the case. When I...

  9. Forcing nurses to work as aides

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your responses. I sense that the impression of my post was that I do not want to "work as an aide." This is not the case. My concern is that I have not been trained on the equiptment they...

  10. Replaced before going on Maternity leave??

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted this on another board, but thought I'd put it here, too. Does this sound legal? I've never been in this situation before and wanted some advice. I am a pregnant nurse who works part time in...

  11. Not even out on Maternity Leave and have already been replaced

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does this sound legal? I've never been in this situation before and wanted some advice. I am a pregnant nurse who works part time in LTC and am not due until Spring. I am not on any physical...

  12. Any Nurse inventors here?

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I'm interested in learning if any nurse entrepreneurs have invented something that has enabled you to start your own business? Nurses are very resourseful, so it seems likely that someones efforts...

  13. What do you think about these staffing ratios?

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am not in OB, but have recently found out about an opportunity at a local small hospital who has approx 450 deliveries a year. Since I have no experience in OB I was wondering if I could run...

  14. What do you think about these staffing ratios?

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SmilingBluEyes, Thanks for your detailed reply. I'm sorry I forgot to mention they said nursery cares for the infant, so there is no couplet care in PP. Even so, I think 10 PP patients is heavy,...

  15. Caring for patients with VRE (lots of questions!)

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My Nurse Manager said only use a gown if coming into contact with stool/urine. The patient is incontinent, so it could be everywhere! I'm wearing a gown and gloves at all

  16. Caring for patients with VRE (lots of questions!)

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going to ask a few dumb questions here, but I'd really like to learn the answers. How is it that a patient can have VRE in a very specific area (such as stool) and not have it all over? Does VRE...

  17. AAARRRGGGGHHH!! Stupid cell phones!

    findingmywayRN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think cell phones should be banned from the workplace. It isolates the user from the residents they are caring for. The other night a CNA was on the phone walking up the hall, and I called to her to...

  18. Are the elderly taking too many drugs?

    findingmywayRN replied to payday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG!!! They actually said that? Patients can get addicted to laxatives! Speaking of polypharmacy, how about the over use of acetaminophen? I see residents getting it Q4H - but for how many months,...

  19. Caring for patients with VRE (lots of questions!)

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your insight, it is appreciated! I feel a lot better knowing more about

  20. Caring for patients with VRE (lots of questions!)

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the awesome link! That was exactly what I was looking for

  21. When did we stop washing hair?

    findingmywayRN replied to LaNorteBellaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Suzanne: thanks for telling your story - it was a real eye opener! It reminded me of the time I was in the hospital on bedrest while preg with my twins. It was extremely difficult for me to move at...

  22. What are important personal qualities needed in the OR?

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have always wanted to go into OR nursing. I am now entering a phase in my nursing career where I am seriously considering applying for such a position. Could any OR nurses tell me what is the most...

  23. What are important personal qualities needed in the OR?

    findingmywayRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you everyone for your input. Sorry for my late reply. Stevierae and Mike: I agree it is important to know all surgical areas, and not just focus on one. How long does it take to rotate through...

  24. Political Nursing Assigments

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there such a thing as patient assignments made based on floor politics rather than following a standard criteria? I ask this only because of a recent thread on the topic of patient assignments. My...

  25. Med Not Available = med error?

    findingmywayRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I read a while back some posts about putting "med not available" on the med sheet if a med could not be located, and it seemed like this was a generally practiced proceedure for documentation. So,...