redraccoon BSN, RN

Surgical

Member

  • Content

    92

  • Visitors

    3,740

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by redraccoon

  1. redraccoon

    Major meltdown in progress re:pathophys

    redraccoon replied to Tami707's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    :trout: Get over it. Now, seriously.... take a deep breath, and take it one step at a time. Okay so "abdominal mass" is a HUGE subject area. See if you can narrow it down by Patient complaint...
  2. redraccoon

    Is your surgery dept. anything like this?

    redraccoon replied to RNMommy2's topic in Operating Room

    Not typical. Not legal. NOT SAFE. Run, Forrest, RUN.... No way would I have my liscense anywhere NEAR that kind of situation. Further, I wouldn't feel the least bit bad about reporting
  3. redraccoon

    magic markers on IV bags

    redraccoon replied to ginger58's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    We use a lable also - or at the very least a strip of silk tape. do you have a link to the info you
  4. redraccoon

    ~Ways to pay off your nursing loan/debt ?

    redraccoon replied to thida's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IHS (Indian Health Services) would be a good thing to check out. There's plenty of opportunity there. You might also check Public Health Services programs. They do require a certain commitment of...
  5. redraccoon

    Bermington Wa

    redraccoon replied to motomanRN's topic in Travel

    Harrison is actually in BREMERTON Washington The hospital has a campus in Bremerton and one in Silverdale. They do have a good reputation, but I haven't worked there so I don't have any firsthand...
  6. redraccoon

    How far do you commute to work?

    redraccoon replied to flowerchick's topic in General Nursing

    17 miles and a 30 minute ferry ride. Total time - about 45 minutes in the morning to work and about an hour home due to more
  7. redraccoon

    Madigan RN postions

    redraccoon replied to EDTEd's topic in Government, Military

    http://www.mamc.amedd.army.mil/exthrd/hrd_index.htm point of contact at madigan: (253) 968-2867 monday - friday 7:30 to
  8. redraccoon

    Abd Hyst Preps?

    redraccoon replied to Snowshooz's topic in Operating Room

    Pretty much the same as we do where I work... no problems here
  9. redraccoon

    wondering about the bremerton area hospitals

    redraccoon replied to chiliwist's topic in Washington Nursing

    Harrison actually has two hospitals - one campus is in Bremerton, the other is in Silverdale. The Bremerton Navy Hospital does hire civilians. Other than that you'll be looking over in the Seattle...
  10. redraccoon

    Are you allowed to wear MAKEUP ????

    redraccoon replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Makeup in moderation is usually not a problem. But please... NO PERFUME!! No smelly fabric softener, deodorant, cologne, hairspray, ect... Nothing like a wiff of that stuff to make a nauseated...
  11. redraccoon

    is re charting legal

    redraccoon replied to capability's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Absolutely ILLEGAL! Do NOT do this. You would be putting yourself at great
  12. redraccoon

    Do you know how to do CPR well?

    redraccoon replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    It is EXTREMELY important. In fact I have never worked at a place where certification, and yearly recertification (or every 2 yrs) wasnt required. Consider CPR one of those things that you just have...
  13. redraccoon

    Possible move to Washington..what do i have to do

    redraccoon replied to Gvsuamber's topic in Washington Nursing

    there are several hospitals in the area.... virgina mason swedish university of washington medical center overlake harborview stevens hospital evergreen hospital you might try calling the nurse...
  14. redraccoon

    College Textbook Scams! Please read!

    redraccoon replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.bestwebbuys.com has a section for books too... you punch in the ISBN (or title) and it will tell you several places you can buy it the cheapest including
  15. redraccoon

    Why are OR nurses so mean????

    redraccoon replied to brainnurse's topic in Operating Room

    They are not all like that... fortunately! I'm not - and I make a concentrated effort not to tolerate that type of behavior around me. It sucks that you landed in that type of hostile work place....
  16. redraccoon

    I want OR and the floor - how to do both?

    redraccoon replied to GratefulHeart's topic in Operating Room

    I've worked both at different times - I like my OR job, no way would I ever go back the
  17. redraccoon

    Question of different Personalities NtheOR

    redraccoon replied to Anna5M's topic in Operating Room

    ditto to that... where I work we have everything from laid back hippie types to way rigid "Type A" personalities. I wouldn't say any of them are better than the other because of personality or...
  18. redraccoon

    I want to learn to Scrub!

    redraccoon posted a topic in Operating Room

    Okay, a little history. I am an on-the-job trained circulating nurse. I started at a very small hospital (just one OR) where they were glad I could take call. So I learned to circulate on the limited...
  19. redraccoon

    As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

    redraccoon replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the situation. If I think it will cut through some crap and keep them from talking to me like I'm a moron then, Yes, I tell them. Otherwise theres not really any point unless it comes...
  20. redraccoon

    Nursing community colleges in seattle

    redraccoon replied to xng's topic in Washington Nursing

    As a nurse in the area I can tell you that the general impression I get is the Shoreline has a more intense, more demanding program. That may or may not translate into it being "better" I do know...
  21. redraccoon

    My achin' veins

    redraccoon replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    Ya, JOBST - the people who make those things for burn patients make great support hose too. Unfortunately they cost about $80! Lucky for me my doc recommended them and through the military clinic...
  22. redraccoon

    Exploring options Air Force vs Navy?

    redraccoon replied to ekb938s's topic in Government, Military

    My two cents leans toward Air Force. Not likely to get deployed on a carrier... nicer bases overall. Generally nicer overall facilities in general. Both have good hospitals though. I'd definately...
  23. redraccoon

    Ohsu

    redraccoon replied to twarlik's topic in Oregon Nursing

    It is is good place to work! And Portland is a great city. One big problem though is parking. I would definately consider riding the bus. The hospital is on a hill with a great view of the area....
  24. redraccoon

    Panifil

    redraccoon replied to Nurse Hatchett's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm going to ditto the other response. Panafil will work on a cleaner wound just fine- and its less "caustic". Good to ask
  25. redraccoon

    Nurse with 30 years experience moving to Alburquerque

    redraccoon replied to CAORNurse's topic in General Nursing

    West Mesa is a nice hospital but is currently going through a re-vamp. I think they are going to specialize mostly in womens health. Stay away from Lovelace - used to be a good hospital but is a nasty...