SuperSGirl

SuperSGirl

O.R., Endo, Med-Surge, Mgtmt., Psyche

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  1. OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    SuperSGirl replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, that's crazy that a GI Lab would have that many codes. I hope that administration is viewing the issue through and OPA&I plan to find out what the problem at hand is. We have had only one...

  2. RN or Anesthesia responsibility?

    SuperSGirl replied to bsunbeam's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am a little unclear about what the interview entails but if it directly relates to the care they are giving or if it is their paperwork, I say it is

  3. It's evidently too hard for others to help out.

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

    i can relate too! not only does it make you mad that your supervisor hasn't asked them to help, it makes you mad that your co-workers aren't helping on their own. if i peg you right, you are a good...

  4. Need Some Advise. Want to be an RN: late 30's AM I TOO LATE?

    SuperSGirl replied to RNRNRNRNR's topic in Nursing Career

    Absolutely not too late! We could use another angel on our side! Good

  5. OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    SuperSGirl replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    I do not know why you are attacking other areas of specialty. SR was the one who came in passing judgement on patients by referring to their financial status and how he thought he was underpaid to...

  6. OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    SuperSGirl replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    I worked in O.R. 10 1/2 years before changing 2 years ago. I am perfectly up on what goes on in the O.R. That is not nice to belittle me for changing jobs. Perhaps contacting AORN or ANA could help...

  7. "Just do it"-"But Ive never done it"

    SuperSGirl replied to nagmeriendaak's topic in General Nursing

    I was using the A-Line as an example. A-Line set up is important because the physician placing the A-Line trusts that you have flushed the lines properly and left no air. My first port access was...

  8. "Just do it"-"But Ive never done it"

    SuperSGirl replied to nagmeriendaak's topic in General Nursing

    you should have stated you would willingly do the procedure yourself with somebody observing you. it is possible to do things by observation first. you basically put a needle through the skin...

  9. OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    SuperSGirl replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    Professionals should be able to debate without belittling one another. Constructive criticism gives us the opportunity to look inward and grow. It is not fair for you to state somebody feel Oh so...

  10. Question about permits and age!

    SuperSGirl replied to NurseDianne's topic in Operating Room

    In Oklahoma, any person under the age of 18 who has either been pregnant, is pregnant, or has been treated for drug abuse is emancipated and can sign their own permit. This includes if they have had a...

  11. counting cottonoids neuro cases

    SuperSGirl replied to angel03's topic in Operating Room

    I worked in the O.R. for 10 1/2 years. As a circulator, you must see every thing that is counted whether it is on or off the field. Counting should start at the wound site, to the mayo, to the back...

  12. Where are you located VA nurses?

    SuperSGirl replied to night owl's topic in Government, Military

    i've been with the vamc 2 years now. i love it! veteran patient's are so neat and

  13. New to GI, mistake?

    SuperSGirl replied to ERRN1977's topic in Gastroenterology

    regardless of the pay and work or lack there of in your case, you have to be satisfied with your job. our jobs consume a large part of our life. nurses can burn out from boredom or lack of job...

  14. Average doseage of conscious sedation while doing endoscopy's

    SuperSGirl replied to lmbv55's topic in Gastroenterology

    [color=olive]i always hate this question! there is no average dose. to have an average dose per se', you would have to make the assumption that all people are the same. the least i have ever given...

  15. Anyone using Steris for processing?

    SuperSGirl replied to IAKaren's topic in Gastroenterology

    In regards to High Level Disinfectant vs Sterile Scope, you should ask youself which you would want used on you or your family. I choose sterile. Scope wear and tear is just going to have to be...

  16. Anyone using Steris for processing?

    SuperSGirl replied to IAKaren's topic in Gastroenterology

    we do up to 20/22 scopes a day. first of all, steris is a brand items used in healthcare. the machine used to sterilize scopes with sterilant is called steris system1. we have 5 steris system1...

  17. Do U Apply Abdominal Pressure During Colonoscopy?

    SuperSGirl replied to JEEMA's topic in Gastroenterology

    I use a step stool, then I put one knee on the carrier so I have good bracing/leverage before applying abdominal pressure. This saves my back and helps me give steady, even pressure. You need to go...