canesdukegirl BSN, RN

Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management

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    Advice on getting back in the OR

    canesdukegirl replied to favoritemumsy's topic in Operating Room

    I totally agree with Sandra. I doubt you need a refresher course. OR RN fellowships are usually for new grads. These fellowships cover very basic material, and you would be completely bored. On the...
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    First write up as an RN

    canesdukegirl replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wait. First and FINAL warning? That doesn't sound
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    What type of stethoscope should I purchase for school?

    canesdukegirl replied to JS88's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It's kind of like buying shoes...you can buy the $35 pair of running shoes that ALMOST fit, but they will hurt your feet and you will end up buying another pair because you can't stand the thought of...
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    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    canesdukegirl replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am so glad you posed this question. I have been asking myself the same question since the kid was apprehended. Here's my take: He's a CHILD. Maybe he was brainwashed by his older brother, maybe he...
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    New OR RN...which team should I choose???

    canesdukegirl replied to Cay07's topic in Operating Room

    When I first started in the OR, my background was in GYN/ONC and PACU. I thought that I would fall in love with GYN surgery since I cared for these pts post-op. Um...no. Standing for a couple of...
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    8 vs 12 hours shifts

    canesdukegirl replied to sugarik13's topic in Operating Room

    This is an excerpt from the AORN Position Statement regarding safe work and on-call practices: "Research also suggests that work periods of 12 hours or more are associated with a higher probability of...
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    Charting positioning.

    canesdukegirl replied to Amagoo's topic in Operating Room

    For a minute, I thought you were asking how to document "free arm" positioning, as in draping for an axillary node dissection. You should always document that positioning was approved by both the...
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    April 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    canesdukegirl replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Dr. Adams just remembered that the trauma team is away at conference. The intern will be assisting Dr. Smith with Dr. Adams' lap
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    April 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    canesdukegirl replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I told him there was a shortage of Propofol. Seems like Dr. Smith would know this
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    April 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    canesdukegirl replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Nurse: I'm so glad you're here. I'm still learning Spanish. I told him that after surgery, he would 'desesperado' slowly. Interpreter: Uh...he thinks that he will be desperate after surgery. I think...
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    Procedures without Consent

    canesdukegirl replied to none the wiser's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, I actually stopped a surgeon from doing a procedure that wasn't consented for. The pt was having an ORIF of the humerus, and was consented JUST for this procedure. Since the pt was involved in...
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    Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    canesdukegirl replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Take a full lunch break without
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    The most gruesome situation you've encountered?

    canesdukegirl replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    Kevin Ware is a kid. He's only 20 years old. Can you imagine how terrified he was when his tibia snapped? How terrified his parents must have been? I am all about pulling for your team, but when a...
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    The most gruesome situation you've encountered?

    canesdukegirl replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Not career ending. He had a tibial nail put in, and is up and walking. He should be back practicing in a
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    Need a team name for the Electric Run!

    canesdukegirl replied to Nicody's topic in General Nursing

    Collective Electrics Glare Care Provider Gliders Stunner Runners Shock
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    Best and Least Cases?

    canesdukegirl replied to It Takes Heart's topic in Operating Room

    Love trauma surgery! I like open belly cases, ortho, neuro...hate ENT,
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    Midlife Career Change to Nursing - Advice, please

    canesdukegirl replied to mcgocara31's topic in Nursing Career

    I love your response. Spot
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    Co-worker is angry because I am pregnant

    canesdukegirl replied to dlzk123's topic in Operating Room

    Of course you don't like to hurt others! But you MUST be an advocate for yourself. At this point, what do you have to lose? You say that she's already mad at you. Appeasing her is just going to make...
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    Midlife Career Change to Nursing - Advice, please

    canesdukegirl replied to mcgocara31's topic in Nursing Career

    At the risk of being totally flamed by my e-colleagues, I have to speak up in support of going into nursing. I was a graphic artist and made a good salary before I changed careers and went into...
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    What would YOU do?

    canesdukegirl replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes I go into the bathroom because it is the ONLY place I can get away from hearing my name called a dozen times! I wouldn't worry about it. Bringing it up will likely be very awkward. The...
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    Co-worker is angry because I am pregnant

    canesdukegirl replied to dlzk123's topic in Operating Room

    She MAKES you scrub? How about a polite response such as this, "Since I scrubbed last time, it would only be fair for you to scrub this time." Make sure that you say this with others around. It would...
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    They call me the "spaz" on the floor. :/

    canesdukegirl replied to CCNP-FL's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A few questions for you: 1. How much caffeine do you consume prior to your shift? 2. What are your eating patterns like? Do you eat healthy foods? How often? Do you eat breakfast? 3. What do you use...
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    Would you recommend OR Nursing?

    canesdukegirl replied to MrWarmHearted's topic in Operating Room

    You could easily shadow for a day in the OR to see how you like it. And no, there is no pay difference between nurses who scrub and those who circulate. In fact, the roles are interchangeable. If you...
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    Needlestick...but not break skin?

    canesdukegirl replied to oak999's topic in General Nursing

    Better yet, ask yourself this: If you are worried enough to post this question, aren't you concerned enough to get it checked out? It costs you nothing, and it will put your mind at ease to go ahead...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    canesdukegirl replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I'm so sorry, Mr. Smith. The consent only listed a gastric bypass, not a