lindaloo51

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  1. abuse survivor terrified of having colonoscopy

    lindaloo51 replied to unikuelady's topic in Gastroenterology

    In cases such as yours, I agree a CRNA there with the proper medications can make this a much less traumatic procedure for you. The key here is that you are a survivor and to remain one, you need to...

  2. abuse survivor terrified of having colonoscopy

    lindaloo51 replied to unikuelady's topic in Gastroenterology

    In cases such as yours, I agree a CRNA there with the proper medications can make this a much less traumatic procedure for you. The key here is that you are a survivor and to remain one, you need to...

  3. Therapy dogs....what do you think?

    lindaloo51 replied to LeashRN's topic in General Nursing

    This can be a wonderful thing. A year ago my mother had to spend nearly 2 months in the hospital. Her little dog had to spend the time with my family. Both the dog and my mother were desolate. I...

  4. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    lindaloo51 replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    Personally, I don't treat anyone as a lesser person. We are a team and every team member has their job. EVERYONE is important. Where would I be without the processing techs to clean and sterilize...

  5. Bronchoscope Disinfection

    lindaloo51 replied to acauchi's topic in Gastroenterology

    We use no cidex!!!!!! If you read, the time necessary to sterilize, it is prohibitive. We are a small OR. We average 25 cases a day. We have 2 video and 2 nonvideo scopes. They are always...

  6. circulator jewelry

    lindaloo51 replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry folks, Here in Illinois, it is the law!!!!!!!!! Right there in the IDPH rules and regs for hospital licensure it says that no one in the operating room may wear any jewelry. Granted this...

  7. circulator jewelry

    lindaloo51 replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

    No one in our OR wears any visible jewelry. This includes rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces or any piercings. 2 years ago we were cited by public health for an anesthetist wearing a plain...

  8. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    lindaloo51 replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    NO, Surgical techs should not be circulators. I've been there done that. I was one of the first certified techs, I worked long and hard at it, but wanted more. I became an RN because I wanted to...