shodobe

shodobe

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  1. License renewal fees!

    shodobe replied to Pertlvn03's topic in California Nursing

    That's too bad. I didn't know you were being screwed for an extra $40!!! That is totally ridiculous. My question is this,at one time the BRN was part of a Consumer division in some obscure department....

  2. What are you using for sponge counters

    shodobe replied to kcorny's topic in Operating Room

    Same all the places I go to. I don't think you will find it any different anywhere

  3. It all comes down to money....

    shodobe replied to kcorny's topic in Operating Room

    All wages should be adjusted to experience and not necessarily need and demand. I have always stated that nurses with 30+ years of experience should always make no less than $50 per hour and up. Every...

  4. Ever Been Fired or Kicked Out of Surgeon's Room

    shodobe replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    Actually I meant I could find something to do within the department and not another specialty. Yes, it does come with years of experience but one should at least know why things happen. Some docs just...

  5. Perioperative Certificate

    shodobe replied to Jen1228's topic in Operating Room

    I am kind of curious what this cert entails? Is this like getting a mechanics cert without really working on an engine? Sorry, just a little levity. Please , I am kind of curious since in my 30+ years...

  6. Ever Been Fired or Kicked Out of Surgeon's Room

    shodobe replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    There have been times when I wished they would throw me out but, alas I had to stay. Never have been tossed but in reality it wouldn't really bother me if they did. I can always find something else to...

  7. Just To Say "hello"

    shodobe replied to nurselatino's topic in Operating Room

    Welcome to the club! Good luck to you both and think very positive about what you are to

  8. People in it only for the quick hire

    shodobe replied to Spyral's topic in General Nursing

    I have been doing this for over 30 years and have enough compassion and empathy to get me through any day. I don't get mushy and over reactive to what is wrong with my patient because you tend to lose...

  9. That DREAMY First Check!

    shodobe replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    My first check back in 1978 was for $7 an hour! You do the

  10. "Circulating is so easy"

    shodobe replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    Thank goodness Techs aren't allowed to circ in California! I would never, never, ever work in any state that would allow such an unsafe

  11. "Circulating is so easy"

    shodobe replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    sandlewood nurse, sounds you do pretty much what most of the OR nurses I know here in the states do already. You really don't do anymore than usual. But being able to do alot is benefical because it...

  12. What do you carry in your pockets?

    shodobe replied to regglynn's topic in Operating Room

    Couple of pens and my pager and that is

  13. "Circulating is so easy"

    shodobe replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    Are the nurses checking stuff very experienced? They really shouldn't be checking e-mail during a case, but with many years of experience you don't have to be right up on the field stroking the...

  14. IV pumps beeping during report,

    shodobe replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    Personally I think they should do away with ALL pumps and only use them for critical meds such as Dopamine or Heparin drips. They are the totally useless. I work the OR and for years it seems that the...

  15. I LOVE the OR!!! An introduction of sorts

    shodobe replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Operating Room

    Good Luck! Be yourself and show the enthusiam you seem to have and I think you'll do well in the interview. Most Directors love to see the interest and willing to learn that will make up their mind....

  16. Preparing the room with MRSA patients

    shodobe replied to Jane1988's topic in Operating Room

    We have this saran-wrap with adhesive backing thing that we peel and adhere to the floor outside the OR room. I hate that film!!!! It is difficult to place without getting down and nearly wallering in...

  17. Count Sheet help

    shodobe replied to tareq's topic in Operating Room

    I would have to send you quite a number. We use the sheets in the sets that list our instruments. This acts as a tool for CS to correctly put sets together and we use them as count sheets for the...

  18. Full-time shifts in the OR

    shodobe replied to bcyogi's topic in Operating Room

    Most hospital ORs that I know of have anything from 8 hour shifts to 10, and 12. I think it really depends where you are or what part of the country you want to go to. I have worked 10s for the past...

  19. Question for nurses here, especially OR ones

    shodobe replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in Operating Room

    The only thing that taping does is hold any settings in so they don't fall out and get lost. The poor patient I mentiomed in my previous post had EVERYTHING TAPED! It was miserable for the patient...

  20. Preparing the room with MRSA patients

    shodobe replied to Jane1988's topic in Operating Room

    I don't know but this might sound crazy to some, but the only time we specially prepare a room is for Latex sensitive patients. We do try to avoid doing total joints in rooms that have had a recent...

  21. Do You Circulate All Specialties At Your Facility?

    shodobe replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    At the 3 places I work at, fulltime, parttime and once in awhile, I circulate everything except the Heart room. I was trained like that 30 years ago and it hasn't really changed. The one PT place, 1-3...

  22. Question for nurses here, especially OR ones

    shodobe replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in Operating Room

    Over the years I have had a personal policy for women or men to leave on their wedding rings, but only after they are explained the risks that come with leaving them on. Also, the liability lies with...

  23. personal scrubs in OR

    shodobe replied to scrubnurse's topic in Operating Room

    Just another excuse for a facility to be cheap. Yes, they might lose a few dollars a year to lost or stolen scrubs, but they still have to launder the ENTIRE hospital for patient care. The added cost...

  24. sterile fields in operating room

    shodobe replied to pcoburn's topic in Operating Room

    The noise is a problem with me. Old school, never open instruments or anything while the patient is being induced. Hearing is enhanced and isn't good for the patient. Time also seems to be a problem...

  25. Making money just by taking call

    shodobe replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    All the above are correct. OT doesn't apply until the 8 hours have been put in. Also benes aren't calculated on OT ONLY on regular hours put in. So I can't see the advantage unless you are covered by...