RogueRN

RogueRN

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  1. Hourly Rate for OR Nurses?

    I think Nurse.com (or was it Advanced for Nurses?) just came out with their annual salary survey.
  2. Rant: Physician pagers!

    Pagers and cell phones are getting to be such a distraction (disrupting counting, etc.) that our healthcare system (not just hospital) might take action. They are thinking about piloting a project where surgeons and residents leave their pagers and ...
  3. Dear Surgeon

    Definitely report this. As soon as you get Risk Management involved, an investigation can be conducted. The last thing the hospital wants is a lawsuit!!! Always CYA (cover your ass) with documentation...
  4. When I'm with a nursing student, I don't look at it as "selling" my specialty --- more like sharing my passion and enthusiasm for what I do. I have found that they appreciate it when I take the time to walk them through a day in the life of an OR nu...
  5. Too Little, Too Late.....Too Bad

    V, I'm so sorry to hear that you've had to go through all that. It sounds like it's definitely time for a change. I've been there before --- I feel your pain! What helped me most when I was at a crossroads was being able to network with my fellow ...
  6. set up how do i proceed to work with these people

    I'm so sorry that you're going through this. As someone who used to work in HR, I would DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT her behavior and include exact quotes on what she said. Always act as professional as possible. It will just make her look like th...
  7. scrubbing and draping

    How about YouTube? Draping FYI... AORN has videos on draping. Ask your nurse educator if your department has these or if they can order them. Good luck!
  8. O.R. orientation 6-9 mos. or 3 mos.?

    Do your preceptors fill out eval forms for you every day? If so, can you look at them and get feedback right away? Sometimes the feedback varies from preceptor to preceptor. If I were you, I would keep notes and evaluate how good my preceptors are ...
  9. I need some serious, honest advice.

    I don't think you need to send any details of the patient's condition or identity to the hospital leadership. All they need to know are the details of the surgeon and anesthesiologist's bad behavior. For example... Dear _______, Because I understan...
  10. Is it like this everywhere?

    It's not like that everywhere, but if sure feels like it's starting to become that way. Hang in there!
  11. I need some serious, honest advice.

    The behavior of the surgeon is COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!!! You definitely have to step up and report it. There are several options... 1) Many hospitals have what is called a "Business Conduct" hotline where you can report that kind of behavior. You...
  12. How long does it take to love your OR job????

    You're right... Sometimes you don't know until you are in the trenches. In retrospect, when I was considering this job, I broke one of my basic rules of thumb and went against my gut instinct. I was so busy looking at the actual opportunity itself...
  13. Clothing under scrubs in OR

    No exposed clothing in our OR. I wear a tank underneath and a cover gown or two!
  14. How long does it take to love your OR job????

    When you first start in the OR, whether you are a new grad or an RN w/no large OR experience, it is going to be very challenging --- knowing where supplies are, surgeon's preferences, process and procedures, and difficult personalities. It's a diffe...
  15. Level 1 trauma?

    Just to add to what Kingbandit said, you will see the worst of the worst type of injuries. Make sure that you've got some good coping mechanisms because at the end of the day, it can affect you. I've seen... ***Lots of teenagers come through our doo...
  16. Do you address the residents by title or first name?

    In the beginning, I usually call them Doctor, but usually we wind up calling each other by our first names, especially when you work so closely with them. In front of the patient and when I return pages when they are scrubbed in surgery, I always say...
  17. 2009 On-Call Pay Scales

    Chicago, IL Level I Trauma Center (very busy) $5/hr Time and a half when we get called in, 2 hr minimum
  18. OR Questions.

    There are many teaching institutions that have nurse residency programs in the OR (as well as in other areas). I've worked in 3 large hospitals (two Level I Trauma Centers) and they teach RNs how to circulate AND scrub. Do some research online on RN...
  19. back into the work force questions

    What is your specialty? Perhaps you should create a profile on LinkedIn.com and join some of the nursing groups. They have a forum and job postings as well. Also, there are plenty of nurse recruiters that peruse that site. I've been contacted by ...
  20. New to the OR

    Great advice so far... I would like to suggest getting into a ROUTINE so you don't miss anything. For example, when I'm circulating this is how my day goes: 1) Check my assignment 2) Get morning report 3) Look at the cases for the day, and if applic...
  21. Good Book?

    Check out http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/surgeryvideos.html to see surgical videos. This will help you visualize what to expect. Good luck!
  22. What would you do?

    While it seems like the administration feels confident in your abilities, it doesn't sound like they are concerned about your mental well-being. Try finding ways to manage the stress (running/working out helped me). If that doesn't help, maybe it's...
  23. Have you ever seen an RN work 4-hour shifts?

    My cousin started working 4 hr shifts in her hospital's OR (Wisconsin) after she had kids. Now that they're all in school, she picks up extra hours when she can. Eventually she plans on going back to full-time.
  24. Dr. Phil today

    Hi there... I'm a senior nursing student with a past life in the big bad world of business. I share the same feelings as many of you - frustration with the perception of nursing. Writing the Dr. Phil show is a good idea, however, I think we need t...