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  1. Synchronized clocks

    lindaloo51 replied to nellie_nurse812's topic in Operating Room

    We have a synchronized clock system, but as we have remodeled, different areas, they were not wired in. We had the same problem with times, but now we all use the time on the computer for...

  2. Getting paid by the case

    lindaloo51 replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

    Well, let me throw in a light hearted reply. You see, I was a mechanic in one of my former careers. Your local mechanic works for flat rate. They are expected to charge out X amount of hours per...

  3. How many hours can you work ?

    lindaloo51 replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    I've done my share of long shifts too. Now, if we are working between midnight and AM, we leave our supervisor a note and are off for the next 8 hours. We are expected to call in after 7 hours and...

  4. Learning to circulate

    lindaloo51 replied to anononurse's topic in Operating Room

    We are considered a rural hospital. We do hire and train nurses without any OR experience including new grads. We have 1 designated educator who plans and oversees their training. The new staff is...

  5. OR Policy Help............

    lindaloo51 replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

    Hardware that is removed is steilized and given to the patient if they request it. If it is defective, it documented on an occurence form, sterilized and given to OR supervisor for whatever action is...

  6. Free goodies from the OR...

    lindaloo51 replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    Catheter tip syringe for making silver dollar pancakes for the kids. Large blue wrappers for picnic table cover or bleacher covers for the band. Large syringes for turkey injector. Big plastic...

  7. Fracture tables

    lindaloo51 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Finally, after many years we are going to replace our Hyde Chick fracture table. Please let me have your input about your fracture tables. What do you like, not like, what do you wish that you had...

  8. Bonus from a surgeon, anybody?

    lindaloo51 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    It does happen occasionaly. It can cause some really hard feelings between staff members so it is best if it is done in a quiet manner away from other staff members and not bragged about. We had 1...

  9. Abd Hyst Preps?

    lindaloo51 replied to Snowshooz's topic in Operating Room

    We do lady partsl prep first, new gloves for foley. Abd prep last. Our reasoning is that it would be very possible for fluid from the lady partsl prep to get on the abdomen and contaminate the prep...

  10. Labeling preps???

    lindaloo51 replied to scrubnurse's topic in Operating Room

    I think that it's time to call on the providers of the prep kits to provide labels for the kits. We use 3 prep kits one with betadine scrub sponges and paint sticks, duraprep, and a dry prep that can...

  11. Surgeons "go ahead" problem ?

    lindaloo51 replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    Most of our patients are out pt or am admits. Our policy is that the surgeon must sign and date an updated H&P the day of surgery. In patients are covered by a note in the progress notes for...

  12. Transport to PACU

    lindaloo51 replied to elcue's topic in PACU

    We have a hand off sheet that follows the patient from check in to their final destination. Info is added as the patient goes along. Report is called to PACU while sub q and skin is being closed...

  13. Jewelry in the OR

    lindaloo51 replied to stonesilver's topic in Operating Room

    TITLE 77: PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SUBCHAPTER b: HOSPITALS AND AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES PART 250 HOSPITAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS SECTION 250.1300 OPERATING ROOM...

  14. Stressed out student needs to vent

    lindaloo51 replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    I worked full time as an OR tech (80 hours/2wk) plus took call during my ADN classes. Both my school and work were great. I had 2 small children and a VERY supportive husband. My workplace allowed...

  15. Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    lindaloo51 replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, it is your responsibility to be the patient advocate. That stands for the patient in the bed or the one that is standing beside it. Most hospitals have an integrity phone line where...

  16. Ab or vag prep first?

    lindaloo51 replied to IVyPush-her's topic in Operating Room

    We do the vag prep first. Our reasoning is that you risk some splash and or overlap when you do the prep. By doing the vag prep first, you are sure that the abdominal prep area is not

  17. Cidex

    lindaloo51 replied to tallone's topic in Operating Room

    The question that we asked management about Cidex was how can we justify using a sterile scope on the first patient of the day and only a clean one on all of the others. I think that the crowning...

  18. Conversion from French and Gauge to metric

    lindaloo51 replied to Marijke's topic in General Nursing

    As I recall the conversion list that I have at work was copied out of the V Mueller catalog. I know that it not only showed number conversion, but also showed pictures for diameter comparison. Hope...

  19. Why did you become a nurse instead of a doctor?

    lindaloo51 replied to GlowBear500's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a JAN (just a nurse). Why? Because I like it and I think that I'm darn good at it. I am fortunate enough to work in a small hospital where my skills and knowledge are recognized by the docs...

  20. migraines and nursing

    lindaloo51 replied to Jen,SN's topic in General Nursing

    I also have migraines, I am one of the lucky ones I guess, because I have migraines without pain. Mine provide me with a glorious light show that lasts 20 minutes beginning to end. The major...

  21. Steris P & P question

    lindaloo51 replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

    Our policy is that sterility is event related. We have no set time in our policy for how long instruments may be open before a case. That said, a general rule of thumb is about an hour from the...

  22. Funny Overhead Pages

    lindaloo51 replied to AngelaEbel's topic in Nursing Humor

    Many years ago I worked at a hospital where the night supervisor number was 99. An elderly man told his morning nurse that this was the nicest place that he had ever been. When she asked him why,...

  23. Time-Out/Surgical site marking....

    lindaloo51 replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

    Initially, we had some resistance to the time out policy. Lucky for us that most of the Docs were on the band wagon and were helpful and encouraging. Also, now we have added to our OR permits a...

  24. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    lindaloo51 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    In the OR where I work, we will eat anything. The only thing that I remember that no one could eat was the day that one of the staff made brownies early in the morning. She didn't have oil and used...

  25. old skills that we do not use anymore

    lindaloo51 replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    As a student, uniforms from the hospital laundry that were so stiff that they would stand alone. (a great help after those long hours) Hospital dress code that allowed only white uniforms 3 inches...