CIRQL8

CIRQL8

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  1. TURP - emergency surgery

    CIRQL8 replied to curlilockz's topic in General Nursing

    Cystoscopy, clot evacuation, and cauterization It is not uncommon to have post-op bleedinig after a TUR-P or TUR-BT either. A cystoscope is introduced to the bladder, any clots are evacuated, the...

  2. Great license plate...

    CIRQL8 replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    VENTILATE BLK CLD (this on a doc who is notorious for traumas and emergencies being called in when he is on call) ORFXRN (ortho nurse.. fracture RX) FXRFXR (fracture fixer) SLEEPMD ACUTEMI...

  3. Kussmaul's respiration

    CIRQL8 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK - I work in the OR and don't see this much - OK I don't see it at all. Last night, my wife and I went to be with her dying uncle (taken off respirator, s/p head injury). This was both an...

  4. I need advice please !!

    CIRQL8 replied to herbivorousRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish that I could give you some good advice. You must decide for yourself if the cost of driving is worth it. How about a move? Are you married/kids? If kids, are they in school? What if you...

  5. How much do you make ON CALL?

    CIRQL8 replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    $2.25 per hour on-call, plus time and 1/2 if called in (while working) with a minimum of 2 hours guaranteed OT pay when called in. Example, if I am only here an hour, they will give me another hour...

  6. Do you have the right to look at your child's chart?

    CIRQL8 replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in General Nursing

    Short answer, "yes" Truth - you may have one or more forms to fill out. You may be allowed to see the original if you keep it in the office, you may be given a copy (possibly with a charge to you) to...

  7. Suctioning mouth with the same catheter used to suction lungs?!?!

    CIRQL8 replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    The worst part about a lung transplant? Coughing up someone else's sputum! :) But, with a trach, I would suppose that a 14 Fr suction catheter would be used for deep lung suctioning. I am now in...

  8. "Confessional?"

    CIRQL8 replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you have to do by law - reporting it to the local health department, or whatnot. Also, keep the confidentiality (as you know that you need to). Say NOTHING to your friend (the wife). I once...

  9. How does your hospital schedule surgeries?

    CIRQL8 replied to grouchy's topic in General Nursing

    Routinely surgeries are scheduled VIA the surgeon's office VIA Fax or phone call. Surgeon (most) have block time. If block time is not used, or only partially used, it is released 7 calendar days...

  10. Induced hypotension in surgeries.

    CIRQL8 replied to GmanRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We have a spinal surgeon that insists on having a Systolic pressure of at or below 100 mmHg. The drug/method used to maintain a low BP is up to anesthesia. Also, some vascular procedures (esp w/ high...

  11. foley irrigation

    CIRQL8 replied to elysium's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Follow the policy and procedure as outlined in your institution's manual. There are some differences from place to place. Speaking generally.... Clean the connection site(s) with some type of...

  12. My biggest mistake, EVER

    CIRQL8 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Just the other day I took over operating the cell saver from another employee. After running my final bowl of RBC's, I was just sitting there, monitoring the blood loss, when I suddenly noticed that...

  13. My biggest mistake, EVER

    CIRQL8 replied to CIRQL8's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks, passionate!! I apprecite the words... Apparently, my error should only change the oxygen-carrying capacity of the RBC's in that last re-infused unit (at worst). At best, nothing. As LR is...

  14. Unrealisitic expectations...

    CIRQL8 replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    People do not realize that medicine is NOT an exact science. We cannot wave a tricorder over them and know what is wrong. Things need to be ruled out before a presumption can be made. The problem...

  15. What do you say when pts ask your opinion of docs??

    CIRQL8 replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I must agree with all the above statements!! I've done them all! Sometimes I also tell a person that it would be unprofessional of me to judge and/or recommend one doc over another. I must repeat...

  16. OR Nursing

    CIRQL8 replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been on in several days, or I certainly would have responded to you query!! I always (well, almost always) would recommend the O.R. to anyone. I came to the O.R. right out of school, and...

  17. Nursing, not as rewarding as I thought...

    CIRQL8 replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    My wife and I moved back "home" after we were in a different city for 1 1/2 years. I took a job in the OR there (I am and was an OR nurse here, too) so we could be closer to family. Sometimes it IS...

  18. New opportunity

    CIRQL8 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Here's what I think... The interview w/ management will be like any othe that you've had, but they will ask you questions more pertinant to management.. how would you hand staff-staff conflict,...

  19. Surg Tech Assistant Entry?

    CIRQL8 replied to HTmommy's topic in Operating Room

    P.S. - What's an LNA? Licensed Nursing Assistant? Is that like a

  20. Surg Tech Assistant Entry?

    CIRQL8 replied to HTmommy's topic in Operating Room

    When I hear the term "Surg Tech Assistant," the first thing that comes to mind is ancillary personnel, with on-the-job-training. This means that you would not be scrubbing in or circulating, you...

  21. Changing Nursing License to Different State

    CIRQL8 replied to rlsnkeait's topic in General Nursing

    If my memeory is not failing me - Currently IL does not require CEU's, but will in the near future (2010 renewals??) IL has NO CHARGE to place your licence in an inactive state. You cannot practice...

  22. Do yuo review the intra-operative notes?

    CIRQL8 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A follow up question to the discussion of this thread in the operating room nurses' forum: https://allnurses.com/forums/f39/do-you-chart-226553.html How many of you who care for post-operative...

  23. Can RN license from one state to be used throughout US?

    CIRQL8 replied to yqin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will probably get these terms wrong, but here it goes - everyone feel free to correct me where I am mistaken!! There are a handful of states that have a program that recognizes each other's licenses...

  24. Do yuo review the intra-operative notes?

    CIRQL8 replied to CIRQL8's topic in General Nursing

    Please excuse the typo in my thread name!! (should be YOU, not

  25. Need help with abbreviations!

    CIRQL8 replied to Luvelyone's topic in General Nursing

    RNFA usually assistes the surgeon in the OR in many ways. Retraction, coagulation, assist w/ closure, maybe even close skin by themselves. Sometimes does pre and post op