jdg0719

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1. gowning and gloving technique

   jdg0719 replied to isabing's topic in Operating Room

   If someone is scrubbing to hold retractors, camera or to "assist", but yet they cannot gown and glove themselves and they need someone to do it for them, then they don't need to be touching anything...

2. Looking for instruments in the OR

   jdg0719 replied to sandiegojames's topic in Operating Room

   This starts at the bottom, which in this case is SPD. 1. Whoever pulls the case should take into consideration regarding any special peel pack instruments that might be needed. 2. When the sets are...

3. cloth scrub hats in the OR

   jdg0719 replied to luv2scrub's topic in Operating Room

   Many places they're are not allowed, unless you are a physician...of

4. Difference in role between LVN/ST and RN in the OR?

   jdg0719 replied to Skwidward's topic in Operating Room

   If you are one that likes the "hands on work", in-your face involvement during surgery, the CST route is a good setting. CSTs are required to complete an accredited program and hold certification or...

5. Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

   jdg0719 replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

   take this as a fact or take this as an insult, however you prefer. many jobs have been created to fill the need in different roles of healthcare. something a few "older" providers can't grasp, and...

6. Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

   jdg0719 replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

   some will never get

7. nurse assist in or

   jdg0719 replied to superwifenursewoman's topic in Operating Room

   No there are several routes to first assist Nursing- CRNFA RNFA Private scrub nurse NP(not to common but there are some who work as first assistant) Non Nursing- PA CFA SA-C Private Scrub Tech CST...

8. Do most OR's use scrub tech's?

   jdg0719 replied to galenanurse's topic in Operating Room

   Take this as a fact or take this as an insult, however you prefer. Many jobs have been created to fill the need in different roles of healthcare. You seem to be out of touch these days. Healthcare...

9. Should we stay sterile or not?

   jdg0719 replied to gnom's topic in Operating Room

   When in doubt, in cases like this, best thing to do is check with anesthesia before you break

10. Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

    jdg0719 replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

    Healthcare has gone a through a long trend of job titles. Get used to it. CRNAs now make up a long majority of Anesthesia Providers than Anesthesiologists compared to 20 years ago. In many states...

11. Colonoscopy - sterile water or tap water?

    jdg0719 replied to CDNORRN's topic in Operating Room

    We use sterile water, since our city has a "hard water" problem. Its so bad its

12. Unlicensed OR personnel

    jdg0719 replied to CAORRN's topic in Operating Room

    Healthcare has gone a through a long trend of job titles. Get used to it. CRNAs now make up a long majority of Anesthesia Providers than Anesthesiologists compared to 20 years ago. In many states...

13. RNFA 'S

    jdg0719 replied to CATHY RNFA's topic in Operating Room

    How would having more nurses with PHDs tackle the nursing shortage? Wouldn't that take many of the hands on ADNs with yrs of experience off the floor and into a classroom to wind up behind a desk once...

14. Equipment troubleshooting tips

    jdg0719 replied to Rezidentura's topic in Operating Room

    Oh, another thing that works is if you tie wrap the cords to the unit itself. It lessens the chance of cords or cables becoming

15. Equipment troubleshooting tips

    jdg0719 replied to Rezidentura's topic in Operating Room

    Also make sure no cables are lose on the connections to the cautery, montitor, light source, etc. Keep an eye out for exposed wires on light cords, scope camera, shaver, harmonic scalpel. Sometimes...