shodobe

shodobe

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  1. age for not taking call

    shodobe replied to callbabe's topic in Operating Room

    Interesting? We have no such policy. If you can work then you have to take your full compliment of call unless prior arrangement has been made. Couple of more years and no more weekends or holidays....

  2. BSN's vs. Community college

    shodobe replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your right! I never looked at the date of the first post. I had never seen it before so assumed it was a fresh post. This is a ridiculous thread that should be put to bed and

  3. BSN's vs. Community college

    shodobe replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do I smell something? Oh, it must have been that first post! Stop this before it gets out of

  4. Are Techs And RN's equal in managements eyes?

    shodobe replied to Indigomune's topic in Operating Room

    Yes you are right but there is quite a difference between a "certification" and a state mandated license.

  5. OR Nurses....Phantom pain....is this true?

    shodobe replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Operating Room

    Marie is right. I guess I didn't answer you correctly. Surgeons will clamp off all vessels and nerves at the sight of the amputation. They normally only will keep a small portion of the nerve and this...

  6. OR Nurses....Phantom pain....is this true?

    shodobe replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Operating Room

    Patients will have phantom pain for years to come. Many patients I have had will tell me that they feel pain and touch as if they were feeling it at their feet. I believe it happens and I have been in...

  7. Are Techs And RN's equal in managements eyes?

    shodobe replied to Indigomune's topic in Operating Room

    You are in a unique situation where you are always put into a position of authority ONLY because the travelers don't know the routine there. An RN will ALWAYS command more in everything because of...

  8. $$$ Compensation for not completing OR orientation

    shodobe replied to hondurena's topic in Operating Room

    It almost sounds like indentured slavery. It sounds like it would be well spent money to get out while you can. Contracts are just another way for employers to force the issue of bound employment. Not...

  9. Laparoscopic splenectomy?

    shodobe replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in Operating Room

    Good picture and it works well, especially if the surgeon has small hands.

  10. Laparoscopic splenectomy?

    shodobe replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in Operating Room

    I am holding one right now and will try to describe it. The disc has two solid plastic rings about 4.5 inches in diameter. The incision is about 2-3 inches and will stretch when needed. The ring is...

  11. Laparoscopic splenectomy?

    shodobe replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in Operating Room

    They use what is called a "lap Disc". The surgeon makes an approx 2-3" incision in the abd and this item has a membranous fillament that he can put his hand through and manipulate the spleen or kidney...

  12. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    shodobe replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with Marie, GROAN!!!! This has nothing to do with "my degree is better than yours" or " nurses eating their young". Boo Hoo! Come on, this isn't about OJT, which it sounds like more and more,...

  13. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    shodobe replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sorry, I guess I am too much of a traditionalist. There ARE "quickee" degrees in my book and this 12 month is in my opinion such one. As posted above, some people have degrees that put them in direct...

  14. First Names & "Professionalism"

    shodobe replied to porsch65's topic in Operating Room

    I didn't contribute to this discussion, but stick around. Go to any site that has discussion and watch the fur fly! Everyone has an opinion and most people will leave it at that. Even here I have had...

  15. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    shodobe replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Don't like it, never will. Who cares if you have a BS in something else. Yeah, I want someone with a BS in philosophy or a structural engineer taking care of me with a quickee nursing degree. Some...

  16. newbie OR traveler?

    shodobe replied to NurseEllie's topic in Operating Room

    Lots of experience is the usual but I have talked with some travelers that have agencies that will place them in facilities that have the cases that will best benefit them. So if you have no...

  17. Count Procedures in OR - who does it?

    shodobe replied to oneillk1's topic in Operating Room

    Scrub and circulator. As posted above if either are relieved there must be a sponge and needle count before they can depart. No instruments

  18. Staffing in Total Joint Cases

    shodobe replied to magsk's topic in Operating Room

    A circulator and a scrub. Sometimes we use what we call a Ortho Tech to help or sometimes another scrub nurse. Always has been a problem. I have done them with me and just the surgeon, go

  19. Inguinal Hernia - General or Urology?

    shodobe replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in Operating Room

    Even though they told him they would repair only the side that needed it, they will look at the other side and if necessary will repair that as well. This is all done through the same ports and does...

  20. help! Are surgical techs and RNs the same??

    shodobe replied to BernadetteRNBSN's topic in Operating Room

    nubes, you will be a rarity and a dying breed but very welcomed as a scrub. Mostly you need to question anywhere you might want to work whether you will be able to scrub or only spot scrub. If you...

  21. help! Are surgical techs and RNs the same??

    shodobe replied to BernadetteRNBSN's topic in Operating Room

    Lonman, I am not sure if it was a history lesson as much as it is my perception, be it wrong or right. All have a good point and instead of fighting against changes we have no control over we should...

  22. Who else has to work Thanksgiving?

    shodobe replied to jenrninmi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am waiting to do a case in the OR. Little girl that has a broken elbow. As soon as we get done with her she should be able to go home today for Thanksgiving. Working the holidays is part of the...

  23. Assisting in the OR

    shodobe replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

    Only a person who has gone through a RNFA program can close and a PA if they have gone through all the necessary training. The surgeon shouldn't assume just because he is still in the department it is...

  24. seeking an OR preceptor

    shodobe replied to micco's topic in Operating Room

    I am kind of curious why the one only allows BSN students in the program? Kind of

  25. Inguinal Hernia - General or Urology?

    shodobe replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in Operating Room

    It can go either way. There are alot of urologists who have priviledges to do them. I personally would have a general surgeon do mine because there are more doing them laparoscopically and urologists...