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  1. Dispute at work tonight

    CIRQL8 replied to PedsNurse1981's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I understand, JCAHO does not "make" policies. They check to be sure that hospitals are enforcing their own policies. Check public health about their policies about drinks in certain areas,...

  2. Dispute at work tonight

    CIRQL8 replied to PedsNurse1981's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I understand, JCAHO does not "make" policies. They check to be sure that hospitals are enforcing their own policies. Check public health about their policies about drinks in certain areas,...

  3. Do I have the right to refuse CPR?

    CIRQL8 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I see no reason why you should not be able to fill out advanced directives and refuse CPR no matter what, when, or any circumstance. I would kkep a copy of the papers on me at all times and wear a...

  4. Do I have the right to refuse CPR?

    CIRQL8 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I see no reason why you should not be able to fill out advanced directives and refuse CPR no matter what, when, or any circumstance. I would kkep a copy of the papers on me at all times and wear a...

  5. Your recommendations for good shoes in the OR?

    CIRQL8 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    try on shoes until you find a pair that suits you. I hate those OR clogs. Many people seem to love them. Try a good cross

  6. So what do you keep in your work locker?

    CIRQL8 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    scissors, tape, pens, petty cash, your clothes if you change into scrubs, copies of all education related materials that you turn

  7. Have any of you left the OR only to come back?

    CIRQL8 replied to orrnlori's topic in Operating Room

    I have never left the OR - I did move away and work in another OR just to return to this one!! Oral surgery still is surgery. You are not leaving surgery. What really matters is happiness with your...

  8. Question about Plastic Surgery procedure

    CIRQL8 replied to TheMagicCookie's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed - but also keep in mind some people scar worse that others. Keloid formation varies from person to person, and african americans tend to scar worse than others. Be sure to ask your physician...

  9. Forehead thermometer accuracy

    CIRQL8 replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What's the difference b/w an oral and a rectal thermometer?? Get ready............... the taste!!!

  10. Nurses who smoke

    CIRQL8 replied to Fivestar22's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, it ios everyones legal right to smoke. Let's not just point the finger at nurses. How about Doctors, Dieticians, Pharmacists, and all other medical professions. They all have smokers in their...

  11. Certification

    CIRQL8 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Reading one of my AORN journal suppliments, I have learned that there is such a thing as a certified registered nurse (RN-C ???). I have sent an e-mail to the NLN asking about this, but no answer....

  12. Certification

    CIRQL8 replied to CIRQL8's topic in General Nursing

    I Already have my perioperative certification (CNOR). I am looking specifically who to contact about RN-C (certified registered nurse). I need to know if BS is required, who runs the test, where to...

  13. Anesthesia and the ER: sedation of a class III/IV patient

    CIRQL8 replied to Calfax's topic in Emergency

    Wow!! All I can say, in my institution, we have anesthesia in house 24/7/365. Sorry you had to go through that...

  14. everything is STAT

    CIRQL8 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OMG!! Everything is STAT!! Well, of course in the OR by definition everything we do/send is classified as stat, but everywhere else, too!! STAT labs (so I can see them in the AM before surgery, or...

  15. A Day in the Life of a Nurse

    CIRQL8 replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Michelle- Pretty soon the "horror stories" become "badges of honor" maybe even funny in hindsight, even if exremely stressful at the time. Your horror will not be others' horror and vice-versa. All...

  16. A Day in the Life of a Nurse

    CIRQL8 replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I must add a PS to my posting. I neglceted to mention that there is alot to do during a case to keep it running smoothly, and patient positioning, safety, care, etc it very important in the OR and...

  17. A Day in the Life of a Nurse

    CIRQL8 replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I work 1st shift w/ call and rotating weekends/off shifts. I work OR. Wake up to be changed and in my assigned room/case by 6:45-6:50 AM. Assist scrub in preparing room - get needed equipment and...

  18. Would you assist in abortions?

    CIRQL8 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I apologize - but I have not read the whole thread - just pieces. I stand for women's rights, but what about the right of the unborn life within?? Even though I am against abortion (except in cases of...

  19. Success (or lack therof) w/ infertility

    CIRQL8 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi There. Any stories (good or bad) about outcomes of couples w/ infertility, routes to go w/ treatment? Also, what do you know about medications that promote ovulation? My wife was on clomiphene for...

  20. How many really use STERILE technique?

    CIRQL8 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    OOPS - I stopped reading too soon - Congrats!! glad you got

  21. How many really use STERILE technique?

    CIRQL8 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    You definitely should seek help from an intructor. It is hard to describe on a message board, and it would be hard for you to describe what part of the procedure you are contaminiating. Is it right...

  22. HIPPA violation.....question

    CIRQL8 replied to dragonfly954's topic in General Nursing

    Yes- Part of the HIPPA law is the requirement to pass along knowledge of a violation. I am NOT a HIPPA officer, I only know a bit, but I've been told that the law is several thousand (hundred??)...

  23. HIPPA question for friend with POA

    CIRQL8 replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    One of the requirements of HIPPA is to have a "HIIPA officer" Have your friend contact the HIPPA officer, have them inform the nursing staff that she has the right to be told info about her dad....

  24. Need interviewing advice!

    CIRQL8 replied to wilbur1's topic in General Nursing

    OK - about the pay... I think that if your current pay is greater than that of an entery level RN starting salary, they should at least meet what you are now being paid. Otherwise, don't expect to...

  25. New Grad in OR?

    CIRQL8 replied to prairiegirl's topic in Operating Room

    I was hired straight into the OR from nursing school. It has been the best choice (next to marrying my wife) of my life. I love the OR. I love the one to one patient nurse ratio. I love having a...