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  1. Are these practices typical in your department??

    SkipBeat replied to carpediem2387's topic in Operating Room

    A surgery center would not have a critical care unit to pick patients up from. Sound like you work in a facility with a weak nursing voice and bad management. There should be a policy that clearly...

  2. Not doing what I was hired for

    SkipBeat replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Man........people are really racing to get on that high horse or ride the sarcasm train!! OP I think you should lay down your thoughts to your supervisor and let them know some changes will have to...

  3. CNOR cert; ACLS/PALS cert

    SkipBeat replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    My employer requires BLS, PALS and ACLS. They pay for for the course and your time to take it also. I'm not sure if they pay for CNOR but I know as of now they don't pay extra if you have

  4. What are the cases that could be done in a Day Surgery Unit

    SkipBeat replied to msmylanan's topic in Operating Room

    I would add for ENT the following: Tonsillectomy Adenoidectomy FESS/SMR/Septoplasty Hemi-Thyroidectomy Bilat. Myringotomy with

  5. DNR bracelet with DNR written on it. HIPAA???

    SkipBeat replied to FireStarterRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't think it's a violation. Patients have their names, birthdays and account numbers on their

  6. Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    SkipBeat replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't fault the OP on her opinion. It is part of the job to have to stay if it's in your contract, but nursing is job. I'm not altruistic and I don't work for free or for slave wages. If staying...

  7. Forced to another shift when I have seniority

    SkipBeat replied to northern_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you are taking the proper steps. Just make sure you have in writing that the new shift will not work for you, and that you do not quit. If if comes down to it make them fire you. If you...

  8. Nursing job with the least interaction

    SkipBeat replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like the OR because you don't really get all extra crap that comes with people. You get to do your job without all the distraction of the family or the patient because they are asleep!! I love

  9. ChloraPrep Allergies?

    SkipBeat replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    Our ortho and general docs use chloroprep quite a bit. Haven't had any problems with it at all. I know it's important to let it dry completely before draping which will help with ioban sticking....

  10. possibly going to all one color scrub tops

    SkipBeat replied to locolorenzo22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't work at a facility where you have a uniform, but I do wear the provided OR scrubs. I think I'm in the minority but I like the idea of color coded scrub uniforms. At some facilities I've been...

  11. Where are the RN First Assistant Programs? NJ/PA/DE

    SkipBeat replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Operating Room

    They have a school in delaware county PA. Here is the link. Delaware County Community College | Find yourself here.his school only excepts experienced operating room nurse first. So you will have to...

  12. Attitudes in the OR

    SkipBeat replied to Epona's topic in Operating Room

    I don't think it's the norm at places that are nice to work at. This usually happens when staff are stressed, underpaid, and overworked. It can also happen at places where management is terrible. I...

  13. Scrub training

    SkipBeat posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have only been an OR nurse since June, but I think I have the basic hang of things now as far as circulating. In our facility we do a variety of cases such as general, ortho, gyn, and ent. Now...

  14. A good answer to those who ask our salary

    SkipBeat replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I just say "Not

  15. Seeking OR Nurse advice

    SkipBeat replied to iamNurse23's topic in Operating Room

    My training experience was not that difficult, and not nearly as difficult as nursing school. Although I did not go through an official program, it was more so on the job training. There is a lot to...

  16. safe staffing in the O.R.

    SkipBeat replied to lillynurse's topic in Operating Room

    Seems pretty typical to me. Usually there is only me and a tech scheduled in a room together for a case. Our surgery center has only 4 rooms and there may not be anyone in the hallway because staff...

  17. Scrub training

    SkipBeat replied to SkipBeat's topic in Operating Room

    Because we are a surgical center it's a monday through friday type place with no second or third shifts for the OR. All the OR nurses work M-F and since we are down to the bare minimum, I'm always...

  18. Can NPs prescribe medication?

    SkipBeat replied to rondo341's topic in General Nursing

    A NP and Anesthetist are two different career paths requiring two different education paths and licensing exams. If you become a NP first you will be able to prescribe meds if your state allows....

  19. Advanced Practice Opportunities for OR Nurses. What to do!

    SkipBeat replied to The Guy's topic in Operating Room

    I currently work in the OR and before that I worked med-surg. I believe your long term goals are what you would need to consider. In the OR you can use a DNP to assist surgeons in surgeries, round...

  20. I love being an OR nurse because . . .

    SkipBeat replied to paul3489's topic in Operating Room

    I love being an Or nurse because there are no call bells! I used to hear that sound in my

  21. Would you do it all again?

    SkipBeat replied to laski's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if I would do it again or go to PA school. Nursing is a second degree for me and it would have taken me the same amount of time to complete PA school so...who knows. I guess I could have...

  22. 6 weeks in and circulating own case?

    SkipBeat posted a topic in Operating Room

    So I was thinking it has been six weeks since I started training in the OR. I got one day in the instrument room, and the rest of my days have been a mix between different specialties of Ortho, Gen,...

  23. 6 weeks in and circulating own case?

    SkipBeat replied to SkipBeat's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks. I'll keep that in

  24. 6 weeks in and circulating own case?

    SkipBeat replied to SkipBeat's topic in Operating Room

    Well we are a very small hospital and short staffed. One of the girls I talked to said she had 2 1/2 months before they let her circulate on her

  25. fired... where can a bad nurse go to find a job?

    SkipBeat replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Waitresses make pretty good money at upscale