ORnurse77433 replied to ShannonRN2010's topic in Operating Room
I've used both Dansko's clogs and New Balance running shoes. When scrubbing, the dansko's are superior. When Circulating the NB running shoes. You may also want to look into custom fit orthotics....
I've worked at one facility that made an exemption based off 20 years of service to the Hospital chain. I currently work in a facility that has only been in existence for 4.5 years, and we haven't...
ORnurse77433 replied to Mr. & Mrs. RN's topic in Operating Room
Make sure if you decide to use any reporting tool your facility requires that you stick to facts, and don't let your emotion get your judgement cloudy. (I've had to submit documentation regarding a...
ORnurse77433 replied to shaomai's topic in Operating Room
I always wrap whatever we use for ax rolls in some type of fabric. The last time I checked, the patients underarm functioned the same way mine does, and when I get warm I sweat. If the patient gets...
ORnurse77433 replied to nicenrse's topic in Operating Room
I would focus on your ability to quickly learn, apply, and think on your feet in a very dynamic environment. Anticipation of needs and potential needs is also very
ORnurse77433 replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Operating Room
I tend to "stash" certain items around inconspicuous places just in case I would need it in a pinch. (i.e. Empty irrigation bottles for emptying foley bags during procedures.) We also tend to have a...
ORnurse77433 replied to Java_Wench's topic in Operating Room
I think having thick skin is helpful in the OR environment, however, I feel that establishing a relationship with the surgeons is even more important. If they know what you are capable of their...
ORnurse77433 replied to northmississippi's topic in Operating Room
Scrub techs are much more friendly on payroll. Some RN's have had training/internships at both scrubbing and circulating. In my internship we scrubbed for 2 weeks, then circulated for 2 weeks,...