lm2009

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1. cussed out in the OR

   lm2009 replied to sop832's topic in Operating Room

   Write him up. I waited forever to write up a surgeon that belittles everyone in the room and makes rude and condescending comments throughout the day. In five years there were probably multiple times...

2. Graduating nursing school but I just want to scrub

   lm2009 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Operating Room

   I agree with Rose_Queen, look for a hospital that has RNs scrub and circulate. I think knowing both roles makes you stronger at both roles. It is also more fun - sometimes you need a break from...

3. Do you prefer to circulate or scrub?

   lm2009 replied to Rory8's topic in Operating Room

   I love doing both, but my preference depends on the case (and sometimes the surgeon)! Scrubbing is a lot of fun and sometimes I feel like when the case is going, there's more action. I love...

4. HOW TO CRUSH ICE

   lm2009 replied to nevermind's topic in Operating Room

   We have a slush machine for most organs, but for kidneys, we usually use frozen bags of saline and crush is with a mallet that comes in the tray. I much prefer the slush machine. It's easier and it...

5. Standard Orientation?

   lm2009 replied to Moochini M's topic in Operating Room

   In our OR, the preoperative program last six months, so nurses new to the OR (new grads and nurses with no OR experience) must work with a preceptor (RN or CST) for the first six months of their...