Rnn2003 MSN, RN

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  1. our surgeons here prefer that the patients are place in low lithotomy for easy access... the prostate is removed thru a mini laparotomy incision.... some have teds some donot strictly surgeons...
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    Computer Charting in the OR, looking for users!

    we use computer charting and i love it. i can finish charting from any location icu, pacu, med surg. the only time i have found a draw back is on ped cases that are short (bmt ect) so i chart in...
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    Turnover times...

    hi o.r. team members. last week i did an experiment with one of my doc and turn over....my shortest time was 20 min the longerst 35...this is what we did for that day. 1. she marked 2 patients off the...
  4. Should Surgical Technicians be permitted to circulate in the
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    Biphasic Defibrillation

    We are now using a biphasic defib at our hospital....it is very user friendly put the pads on the pt where the picture states and your
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    Everyone! I Did It !

    Way to
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    Took NCLEX today for the second time

    Best wishes, good carma coming you
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    I Passed!!!!!

    :biggringi Congrats on your CPNE success:biggringi Best wishes to you on your Nclex exam in
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    Something for you guys to look forward to!

    Thanks Spaz for sharing!!!! the photos were a blast not to mention the groovy tunes.
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    Info on the ''College Network"

    Sashi, Check out the Distant Learning Forum. Lots of opinions on Third Partys for getting your Rn:) Best of
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    hernia groin repair question

    Hi Kim: I like your teaching about s/sx however you got me on the dressing change. I am an peri-operative nurse and most times the Dr will have post op orders that will specify how many times the...
  12. That is a Roger on Georgia being the Peach
  13. You may need to get that 1 year experience as an LPN for the Travel recruiters to bite your
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    eye protection question

    have this person try turning a mask with the visor splash upside down. this is how a lot of the cst's at my hospital wear them while wearing script
  15. hi seeigirl, best of wishes to you next time on the nclex. i did a search but came up empty on saunders online nclex review...found a lot of others but not that
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    I passed!

    congratulations now you can begin the next chapter in your new
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    How long did you wait to take the NCLEX?

    Hi Chris, A giant big fat ol congrats on your graduation:balloons: Talk with Rosemary Casale at the school or check with your BON. Once all my paper work was in order I tested in about 3 weeks from...
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    Taking the NCLEX-PN Aug 25th - nervous!

    best wishes to you lynlpn04 when you sit for your pn boards. the only helpful hint i can give to you is remember you know this stuff :) you can do it. i am sure that everyone on this board will be...
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    top 10 phrases in the or

    this is often said in our o.r by none others :) 1. must i keep re-inventing the wheel. 2. who that in my room. 3. ask the charge nurse if i can have another team in another room. 4. help the doctor...
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    Excelsior College Clinical Help

    Hello Shy: Im a EC graduate :balloons: I did my CPNE in Atlanta at SRMC the site was excellent. The best advice that can be given and that is at any of the sites is to go prepared knowing your CE's....
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    Where is everyone from?

    hi i was born and raised in syracuse, new york..i now live in the peach state have been here for 17
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    New Nurse Needs Shoes

    If you have a moment I have a story:chuckle loved Dansko clogs made my feet feel fine. (OR Nurse here:balloons: ) any who went to 10 hour shifts with those babies and my feet began to hurt something...
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    Man Who Loved Baked Beans

    That was truely a side buster:chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle I have not laughed so hard in
  24. LPNalmost that question is a grey area, however, the best person(s) to answer your question would be Excelsior e-mail them at www.excelsior.edu hope that helps.:balloons: :balloons: :balloons:...
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    Does anyone double-glove?

    I always double glove when I get a chance to scrub. I like to know that if I am doing a case I have that extra protection for myself. And many of our patient Dr really love to wait while you change...