medic2bsn

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1. Did Anyone See Larry King Last Night?

   medic2bsn replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

   You mentioned you were having conscious sedation. Were any of the stories on Larry King about waking up with General

2. ACLS a requirement for RN's?

   medic2bsn replied to medic2bsn's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks to all who have responded to my question. I used to be a Paramedic so I have had ACLS for many years. There are only a couple of us in our OR that do have ACLS and are the only ones who give...

3. ACLS a requirement for RN's?

   medic2bsn posted a topic in Operating Room

   Just curious. Does your OR require you to have ACLS? And for a friend of mine, do you have to have ACLS in order to administer IV Conscious Sedation? I am saying yes.

4. dress code for or personnel

   medic2bsn replied to henrysnana's topic in Operating Room

   double

5. dress code for or personnel

   medic2bsn replied to henrysnana's topic in Operating Room

   Now that's what I call

6. What do you carry in your pockets?

   medic2bsn replied to regglynn's topic in Operating Room

   Daily schedule, preference card for the case were doing and scissors. Phone in cell phone pocket. This is a hospital phone that only works in the vacinity of the OR, but it works like a regular...

7. dress code for or personnel

   medic2bsn replied to henrysnana's topic in Operating Room

   I'm pretty sure we have a dress code. Requires us to dress neatly. No jeans or such when attending classes. It's not strictly enforced though. We do wear shorts to work (OR) before immediately...

8. Operating times

   medic2bsn replied to rebrnfa's topic in Operating Room

   10 hours for a ventral hernia repair!?! What took so

9. what is your nurse to patient ratio?

   medic2bsn replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

   A position came open in the OR about a month ago. I applied, got interviewed, was offered the position and accepted it, RN Circulator. All in the same day. I started last week and so far it's...

10. Opinion needed......

    medic2bsn replied to medic2bsn's topic in Operating Room

    I thought all weekend about the position. I told my wife and myself that if I was offered the position, then it was meant to be. I put in a transfer request. Was interviewed the day after and...

11. Opinion needed......

    medic2bsn replied to medic2bsn's topic in Operating Room

    I really enjoy working 3 days a week. I believe that OR would be M - F with call. What are your responsibilities in the OR?...and thanks for your

12. Opinion needed......

    medic2bsn posted a topic in Operating Room

    Our ER as been extremely busy lately. Same amount of help. 6 or 7 to 1 ratio. 4 to 1 in cardiac and trauma rooms. nonstop I am newgrad in the ER. Paramedic prior to getting my license in Feb. 2006. I...

13. what is your nurse to patient ratio?

    medic2bsn replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    Our ER as been extremely busy lately. I don't know how you Veterans do it. Or how I can do it until I

14. what is your nurse to patient ratio?

    medic2bsn replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    4 to 1 ratio? 2 techs per Nurse? Where are you guys at? I am new in the ER, been a medic for 12 years, but that isn't helping me right now. I feel like I forget everything when I walk in the door....

15. Will I ever be fast enough?

    medic2bsn replied to ladydame's topic in Emergency

    I have to say thanks too for those words of encouragement. I've been in the ER for several weeks. At times I feel ok, but there are others when I wonder if I will survive. Feeling like I am not up...