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Could you use pop-off sutures for a hernia repair? Just curious.

Out of curiosity, does anyone pour formalin (a stock jug) into medium to large sized specimen containers to accomodate the larger specimens in OR? The small pre-filled formalin containers I don't think would be problematic. I was told a facility was written up by JCAHO because formalin should only be poured under a hood or well-ventilated area due to the fumes. Has anyone encountered problems with formalin use?

Are there any OR nurses out there that have become disenchanted from the OR? If so, how did you "snap out of it" or did you (or someone you know) venture into another specialty (if so, what specialty)?

RN4KU - Greetings! Can you pm me a nurse III proficiency that I can use as a guide as well? I have been stuck the in the land of II forever.

Thank you for your response, Rose Queen. I did look for that type of facility but could not find a thorough residency/orientation program in my living area. A couple of places, including mine, offered a 6-month training program. But, a couple of people (half of the OR staff) transitioned out of the OR and my training became "based on need" and "staffing availability". So, I didn't get the opportunity to receive thorough training in my areas of weakness and my designated mentor became anyone that was available. Would temp agencies or surgicenters typically offer a more consistent residency/orientation type of learning environment as opposed to hospitals?

Struggling to be proficient in the OR but I work with toxic people. Since I am not a "charge nurse favorite" I don't get the support I need to reinforce what I have learned (being in cases I don't do often and have requested to be in - perfection through repetition). I have requested to be partnered (I scrub and they circulate or vice versa) with certain OR colleagues who are good teachers. But, the exact opposite happens every time. I am partnered with colleagues that are horrible teachers and teach questionable practices. I know this because I found out through my own research or other OR Nurses that their teachings don't match with AORN standards. There is no training program for OR at my job. I am learning on my own. I am determined to hone my craft in spite of it all. Any suggestions?

That's what I thought.

I thought the same thing. I have no idea why that person did it.

Rosequeen- the person just scrubbed in and used sterile scissors (handling scissors through the gown) to cut the hole. Then the sterile gloves were put on and the scissors were put back on the sterile field.

Can a scrub use scissors to cut a hole for their thumbs in the cuff of their gown after they have scrubbed in?

Hello! I wanted to know if there is a book I could buy that provides nursing discharge teaching instructions for your typical same day surgery procedures ( D&C, cataract extraction with IOL, knee arthroscopy, tonsillectomy, etc.). A basic guide would be extremely helpful for me. I am trying to get a job in a same day center and wanted to start researching and learning the lingo. Thank you in advance for your help.