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angel03

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  1. How does an atheist deal with death?

    angel03 replied to jen42's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am not an oncology nurse or hospice nurse...but I have great respect for both.....I am an OR nurse somewhat detached from the patient and family...I was for many years on a medical unit...we had...

  2. to cpan rn's

    angel03 replied to Friesw/that's topic in Operating Room

    I am not familiar with the initials cpan...please

  3. Blood transfusions

    angel03 replied to Lulu_camel's topic in Operating Room

    On our floors and units the RNs hung blood...in our OR because anesthesia is in charge of monitoring fluids ( we don't hang anything unless its an emergency ...(we can)... we don't record or monitor...

  4. counting cottonoids neuro cases

    angel03 replied to angel03's topic in Operating Room

    Hey thanks just wanted to know what others did...and I also count with my scrub after the filled card is passed off.........you are correct it does not matter where it is as long as it is not in the...

  5. Blood transfusions

    angel03 replied to Lulu_camel's topic in Operating Room

    In our OR the CRNA's or docs are the only

  6. Question about permits and age!

    angel03 replied to NurseDianne's topic in Operating Room

    Under age ..emacipated minor...if the girl is pregnant or has a child is considered to be an emacipated minor able able to sign for

  7. amusing story that only Pittsburgh nurses of certain age will get

    angel03 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    that is really too cute......I remember Mr. Burns well I ran in to alot when shoppin in

  8. Any new grads start in OR?

    angel03 replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    You are so right... I have resonded the same....sacred cows are really difficult to over come in some ORs.....I'm glad you feel the sme

  9. Any new grads start in OR?

    angel03 replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    I must say you echo my own thoughts...as a matter of fact I just sent her a personall note apologizing for the "losers" in ORs.....You are right I also would have not a second thought about paging or...

  10. Blood transfusions

    angel03 replied to Lulu_camel's topic in Operating Room

    I believe it is your particular hospital policy on how to administer blood....my experience always 2 RN's or and RN and doc or Doc and doc check pts name mr# blood type unit # exp. date aganist name...

  11. CNOR Exam??

    angel03 replied to drmrnfla's topic in Operating Room

    So glad to hear you did well its a tough exam .....I took it many years ago when paper and pencile were in vouge ha

  12. This took the cake

    angel03 replied to sharann's topic in Operating Room

    I have been accused as "a suck up" because I also feel that if the doc needs to know the score of a game or he needs his wife called I will do it for him when it is appropiate....ofcourse if the pt is...

  13. CNOR Exam??

    angel03 replied to drmrnfla's topic in Operating Room

    just wondering how the exam

  14. CNOR Exam??

    angel03 replied to drmrnfla's topic in Operating Room

    It's always good to go through the AORN standards of

  15. Have you worked outside the OR?

    angel03 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Operating Room

    I worked M/S for 7 years before I went to the OR......I am glad I

  16. top 10 phrases in the or

    angel03 replied to rnor's topic in Operating Room

    love them I hear these phrases every

  17. how to improve morale???????

    angel03 replied to angel03's topic in Operating Room

    I did work on a unit that got along it was wonderful after 20 years most of us still keep in contact.....I guess the OR is just a different type of people....I have been their for almost 20...

  18. Can Circulating Nurse Sit?

    angel03 replied to inches's topic in Operating Room

    When I was trained the circulator stood at the bottom of the field and concentated on the surgery anticipating the needs of the surgeon and scrub....we only sat when the surgeon sat.......I believe...

  19. Another application question

    angel03 replied to AmiK25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Try to change the font and make your margins wider.....when I was applying for a promotion this is what I had to do to keep it to 1 page it

  20. Shared Eye Drops between patients

    angel03 replied to switcher's topic in Operating Room

    what a terrible

  21. Opening Rooms Before Cases Start

    angel03 replied to etennant's topic in Operating Room

    question: how does one improve morale and in these hectic

  22. Opening Rooms Before Cases Start

    angel03 replied to etennant's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with this according to the AORN it is not a time element one must make sure their is no traffic thru the room in the "olden days" we covered the sterile tables with sterile drapes this is no...

  23. Any new grads start in OR?

    angel03 replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    We were all new nurses at one time .....no one was born on a bovie.......BUT.....one must prove herself......you must earn your stripes with the staff and the docs.....be persistant......listen........

  24. Questions from the patient

    angel03 replied to zacsmimi's topic in Operating Room

    You should call your doc and mention the sore throat.....As for the scaring it is individual.....don't smoke if you are a smoker really try to quit...eat a good balanced diet with protein....drink...

  25. How many RN's scrub?

    angel03 replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    Usually the OR does not take new grads....try working critical care for 1 year and make it known to the OR supervisor in your hospital that you are intrested in OR nursing.....Shadow an OR nurse on...