BarbaraNM

BarbaraNM ASN, RN

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  1. Any Nurses That Didn't Get COVID Vacc/Booster for Complio?

    BarbaraNM replied to NoFly-4645's topic in General Students

    Wow...very scary. And also a totally legitimate reason to seek an exemption. Sorry you had problems, even if working from home. Sending you

  2. Any Nurses That Didn't Get COVID Vacc/Booster for Complio?

    BarbaraNM replied to NoFly-4645's topic in General Students

    good point... When I had Covid July 2022, they offered me Paxlovid, which I declined, for the reasons you state. I told the doctor "no. I trust the

  3. Any Nurses That Didn't Get COVID Vacc/Booster for Complio?

    BarbaraNM replied to NoFly-4645's topic in General Students

  4. Is seeing a pt in Preop really a must for OR nurses??

    BarbaraNM replied to Guest 1170770's topic in Operating Room

    Not a chance I would go along with that. It is essential that we interview the patient in PreOp, carefully check consents and signatures, verify the surgeon’s marking on the operative site, reassure...

  5. "Its a Scam"

    BarbaraNM replied to emtpbill's topic in Excelsior College

    That’s awesome! And CONGRATS on graduating and your first shift as a RN!! I followed the same path….Paramedic since 1989, started EC in 2012, graduated 2014 and started working as an OR Nurse in...

  6. What computer system do you use in the OR?

    BarbaraNM replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in Operating Room

    EPIC...and I find it very easy to

  7. Etiquette in the OR?

    BarbaraNM replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    In my OR, we move nearly every patient with 4 people....the Anesthesia provider at the head, one person on each side, and one at the feet. Of course, if it is a child or a very small patient we will...

  8. Etiquette in the OR?

    BarbaraNM replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    Edited

  9. New Grad in OR who wants to quit in less than 6 mo

    BarbaraNM replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

    I'm going to add my $00.02 to this post...and I am going to disagree with MorgantonCRNA's statement that new Nurse grads don't belong in the OR. Some of us have had many years of other experience in...

  10. Excelsior Pass Rates!!!

    BarbaraNM replied to j1l4d's topic in Excelsior College

    Hello, I'm very sorry you were not successful. Please plan on trying again. It is doable. Yes, they are very picky, but there are really no surprises. The Study Guide, and specifically the Scoring...

  11. Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    BarbaraNM replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Awesome description!! Even though I am still new, this perfectly describes my day...EVERY day in the OR. I LOVE IT!!

  12. 9 Tips for New Operating Room Nurses

    BarbaraNM replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck getting into the training program!! Hope you love it as much as I do. I just started Circulating this week and it is a new challenge, but everything is starting to come together. It is fun,...

  13. 9 Tips for New Operating Room Nurses

    BarbaraNM replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    I just wanted to comment on your suggestion that says the new OR Nurse should stay in one OR. The theory being that by working with the same surgeons, & always/often doing the same types of...

  14. SHOES??

    BarbaraNM posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello All, What kind of shoes does everyone prefer in the OR? I have started to look for something that will be comfortable for standing all day and durable... I've heard that Danskos or Sanitas...

  15. SHOES??

    BarbaraNM replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Operating Room

    After starting this thread, I started researching and found it interesting that the Danskos of the past are no longer available.... unless you buy Sanita, who had been the original manufacturer of...

  16. SHOES??

    BarbaraNM replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Operating Room

    And I'm guessing you wear the rubber or vinyl clogs on scrub days, like Rose_Queen? What brand is best? I've seen a few that look ok...

  17. SHOES??

    BarbaraNM replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks so much for the comments! I have tried on Dansko and they seem to be comfortable, and I am told Sanita are almost identical. I found a site that has factory seconds on Sanita... only $62 as...

  18. What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    BarbaraNM replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, Just wondering how the Sanitas worked out for you? I am looking at their site now and they are offering 15% off for 4th of July. Thinking of ordering a pair....

  19. Attn: Nurses hired into the OR within the last 6 months to a year!

    BarbaraNM replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Operating Room

    This is a great thread!! I am also starting an OR Nurse Residency program next week. I am so excited but also a little nervous. The program is 6 months and utilizes the AORN's Periop 101 curriculum....

  20. New grad interested in operating room nursing

    BarbaraNM replied to Nicole018's topic in Operating Room

    Quote from bre7397 You definitely can't just "move" into OR nursing you need at least 1 year experience in med-surg and med-surg also usually requires 1 year experience as a nurse in general. Me...

  21. Has anyone had experience with The College Network prior to doing Excelsior College?

    BarbaraNM replied to tiggerkat811's topic in Excelsior College

    The College Network is a ripoff.... not to be confused with Excelsior College, a fully-accredited ADN program, which is in no way affiliated with The College

  22. Has anyone had experience with The College Network prior to doing Excelsior College?

    BarbaraNM replied to tiggerkat811's topic in Excelsior College

    You definitely made the right decision by running AWAY from TCN!! Don't feel sheepish.... they are hard-core high-pressure sales people!! I went to a couple of presentations 5 years ago and got the...

  23. The College Network study guides worth it?

    BarbaraNM replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    It is essential to understand that TCN is merely an overpriced supplier of study materials. Nothing more. The ADN is issued through Excelsior College.....one does not 'test through TCN'. My...

  24. I have an interview!!!

    BarbaraNM replied to bbOR's topic in Operating Room

    Following this thread.... I will also be interviewing for an OR Nurse Residency Program... Good luck!!

  25. Am I able to start Excelsiors nursing exams before Prereqs are done?

    BarbaraNM replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    The only Nursing exam you may take before enrolling is Transitions. But A & P and Micro must be completed before taking any Nursing