CIRQL8

CIRQL8

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  1. Your impression of a nurse working on an ambulance

    CIRQL8 replied to ClayH's topic in General Nursing

    RN's routinely staff the air ambulances. Why not one on wheels??? I'd prefer a CCRN working in tandem with a paramedic versus the paramedic alone. Both bring valuable experience and knowledge to the...

  2. Choosing a Specialty

    CIRQL8 replied to Karamia0x's topic in General Nursing

    Had a 3 week rotation in surgery in nursing school. Knew right then and there perioperative nursing was for me. Fortunate enough to get into the OR right out of school! Been there ever

  3. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    CIRQL8 replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Comment is late, sorry.... But.... I'm not an NP but the reason surgeons like PA and NP asissyung is because they can dictate the procedure, write post op orders, and assist with pre and post op...

  4. Severe doubts about being a nursing major

    CIRQL8 replied to laura_mini's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All i can tell you is that I absolutely love nursing. There are so many different areas of nursing to choose from (and you get a little exposure to lots of the areas in school; but not all). Just look...

  5. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    CIRQL8 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    forgive if a repeat: an episode of ER I remember, Goose (Dr Greene but he'll always be goose to me) was intubated nasally during brain surgery and was awake and

  6. Actual discussion between scrub and surgeon

    CIRQL8 posted a topic in Operating Room

    MD: "Are we on a 30-degree down scope?" CST: "Ya" MD: "How do you know?" CST: "It says on the console" MD: "Ya, I know but I'm not sure"

  7. New grad interested in operating room nursing

    CIRQL8 replied to Nicole018's topic in Operating Room

    It is much more common today than just 10 years ago that the OR is both able and willing to accept a new grad to the department. As an OR nurse (lifelong) i encourage all student nurses preparing to...

  8. L/D RN learning to scrub for c/sec

    CIRQL8 replied to massbaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Don't personally know of any but some hospitals, especially in large markets, offer a PeriOperative training course. Some charge. Come provide entry level pay. None guarantee that you will find a job...

  9. L/D RN learning to scrub for c/sec

    CIRQL8 replied to massbaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a PeriOperative nurse. While I freely admit that routine c/sects are done in the birthing unit we do the occasional c in the main OR. For high risk mothers. Cardiomyopathy, full blown eclampsia,...

  10. Blood color with IV starts

    CIRQL8 replied to Matt8700's topic in Patient Education

    Excellent

  11. Can some one help me out with this question

    CIRQL8 replied to andyyyedm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ABC and D. Temp does not contribute to b/p. Stress can elevate b/p. Heart rate and b/p can be related to compensate for each other. Appetite .... Hmmmm. Maybe not. But hunger can lead to stress can...

  12. Length of employment

    CIRQL8 replied to bethann27's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    18 years. Same hospital. Same department. Since passing NCLEX. Today's grads are more ME focused. They expect good hours and good position. No one graduates anymore expecting and accepting entry...

  13. Lab Values Help

    CIRQL8 replied to kh2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Holy cow Going way back here. But speaking as an OR nurse, why get a lab to see if there's post op infection? I wouldn't worry about an infected wound unless there was heat and redness, maybe...

  14. Nursing Pins

    CIRQL8 replied to Lissla's topic in General Nursing

    The pin was a part of senior tuition when I went. We all got a pin. Our pins are (were? This was 1997) quality jewelry. 12 karat gold I think. Expensive. And our initials were stamped in the back of...

  15. Blood color with IV starts

    CIRQL8 replied to Matt8700's topic in Patient Education

    I have no citations for you on this, but perhaps some venous blood remains more oxygenated than others. Perhaps it's the lighting. Also, everyone is different and this could certainly include one's...

  16. So how does it feel like to be a male nurse

    CIRQL8 replied to panjeremy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a man and I am proud to be a nurse. I am no different than my female colleagues. I am not a male nurse nor am I a murse. I am a nurse. Educated and licensed. And Damn good at what I do (peri...

  17. lithotomy position

    CIRQL8 replied to wakyone's topic in Operating Room

    Interesting. What about proper anatomical positioning. Isn't it better for the hips and nerves to lower slowly and simultaneously? I think the physicians and anesthesia would take issue with one leg...

  18. Want to be an OR Nurse! How?

    CIRQL8 replied to reaghankate's topic in Operating Room

    When you see an OR position open, apply. Even if it states OR experience preferred or required. Speak with the OR manager directly. It's not easy getting OR nurses with experience. Your enthusiasm may...

  19. Revisit: PA or RNFA

    CIRQL8 replied to MeiLana's topic in Operating Room

    I know only what I've heard. Some states/insurance companies allow the RNFA to bill like a NP or PA. However, the NP and PA can do H&P dictate and do more pre and post operatively than the RNFA....

  20. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    CIRQL8 replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    In the "old days" (years before I was in nursing school) the students DID line up and they WERE inspected. The dress code was adhered to to the letter and those that did not match up went home to...

  21. Robotic assisted surgery

    CIRQL8 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Anyone out there do robotic surgery? I enjoy it. There are benefits and draw backs, of course (from a circulator's point of view). What do you all

  22. Cedar Sinai OR training?

    CIRQL8 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Operating Room

    Maybe this is a clue as to what it would be like when you start working there with questions about work, getting annual reviews, raises, vacation requests, etc. Sent from my iPad (so excuse any typos...

  23. On-call in the OR

    CIRQL8 replied to lozstar's topic in Operating Room

    Yes we have two teams on call. General and ortho. We take turns being on first vs second call every two weeks. Very rarely does it come down to specialty. Most of us can do a bit of everything. Sent...

  24. Passed the CNOR exam

    CIRQL8 replied to Heart2015FNP's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats! Yea! Sent from my iPad (so excuse any typos and autocorrects!!) using

  25. OR Positions in Southern California

    CIRQL8 replied to mday001's topic in Operating Room

    I agree to try travel nursing if you can. Stick with hospitals in the areas that you are interested in for long term employment. Sent from my iPad (so excuse any typos and autocorrects!!) using...