shodobe

shodobe

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

    shodobe replied to BernadetteRNBSN's topic in Operating Room

    The problem with this whole scenario is most, if not all, "new" techs think or have been told by older techs that this part of perioperative nursing is exclusively theirs. They have to remember that...

  2. New salary survey

    shodobe replied to mytoon38's topic in General Nursing

    Every place is different around the country. Salaries should be adjusted according to the cost of living in the area. Don't be fooled by high salaries in places where you won't be able to buy or even...

  3. Specialities Survey

    shodobe replied to RN007's topic in General Nursing

    The OR for the past 28 years. I like the idea, now don't get me wrong, about only having to be with the patient,awake, for a short time. I worked M/S for about a year and it was great, but now I...

  4. Does California really need RN's

    shodobe replied to serinamour's topic in California Nursing

    Where I work you have to sign a document stating that you know OT wil NOT be paid until AFTER your 12 hours. In California, unlike a number of states, OT is either paid after 8, 10 or 12 hours each...

  5. Med-Surg before OR?

    shodobe replied to KES's topic in Operating Room

    Like grimmy said look for old threads on this subject. My opinion hasn't changed since the first posting.

  6. Student observers in the O.R...

    shodobe replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

    I will allow any and all students into my room to observe. I do not pick and choose procedures because I think it makes the the student feel they are not part of the team. We have enough problems...

  7. need information regarding order of cases

    shodobe replied to laughnsmile's topic in Operating Room

    Got rid of laminar flow a few years ago because it was proven, according to a number of orthopods, that it wasn't beneficial. None wear "hoods" at all. We just restrict our movements in and out of the...

  8. Standing Prep

    shodobe replied to yoga crna's topic in Operating Room

    I have heard of this in the past for burn cases where the patient could stand for the prep. This is not the case anymore and have not heard of this for well over 20 years.

  9. Do you give up your seat for a doctor?

    shodobe replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always give up my seat to a particular surgeon only because she is a lady and a gentleman always gives up his seat to a lady. Others, sometimes.

  10. New to CA and confused over overtime laws

    shodobe replied to peaceful's topic in California Nursing

    Strange way of paying OT. Where I work we have 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts. We sign an agreement that we will only recieve OT after we have put in our 8,10 or 12 hour shift. For example, I myself work 4...

  11. Calif RN disagrees with CNA in many ways. Am I alone?

    shodobe replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    Your going to love this! Today all of the non-RNs recieved a bonus check for up to $400 for helping CHW make a profit last year. The CNA RNs DID NOT get this at all. I was told, on the side, by a...

  12. Policy for ICU patients going to surgery, are they put in holding area?

    shodobe replied to thlnc's topic in Operating Room

    Ditto! ShirleyM. We have the same policy here for all ICU patients.

  13. looking for studies R/T infection and wearing scrubs from home

    shodobe replied to velardern's topic in Operating Room

    Go to http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com and do a search. I think I have come across a few articles on the subject.

  14. Training to expect

    shodobe replied to CDRNURSE's topic in Operating Room

    You will get many opinions on this. There are a number of threads in the past on this subject. Do a search. Good

  15. Fumigation

    shodobe replied to kapsk's topic in Operating Room

    Why did you need to fumigate? From your post I can see it isn't as easy as calling the Orkin man or Clarks( these are pest control companies). My answer would be for you to contact our CDC here in the...

  16. Career Ladders

    shodobe replied to OneChattyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the negative comments. Our "career ladder" system was a good idea at the beggining but soon became a total waste of time for all. The stress was immense because it wasn't hard to...

  17. Arnold Schwartzneiger says "We need to create more nurses"

    shodobe replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think people should be blaming him because of a misunderstanding of the English language. Come on now! He has, or supposed to have, some good people working for him. Obviously not. They should...

  18. Is there a need for Bilingual nurses and what is the starting salary?

    shodobe replied to class2007's topic in Nursing Career

    No hospital I know of pays any more for being bilingual. My hospital gives you a meal ticket if you are used. Luckily if the conversation gets too intense, I have a number of hispanic aides that do...

  19. Heeeellllppp????

    shodobe replied to msteka's topic in California Nursing

    If it is Calif, I highly doubt it. Probably go to the student forums and you will probably find all the info you will need. Good

  20. Setting up A-lines in advance

    shodobe replied to Bwick's topic in Operating Room

    We never set-up and leave a-lines and such sitting around for dyas. If we set one up for a case and do not use it, we will toss it the next day. it shouldn't take anyone more than 5 minutes to set up...

  21. Happy Birthday SHODOBE!

    shodobe replied to suzanne4's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks to all!!! This is one of the few times that I am actually at home and not down south at work. Quiet day, just trying to get all my wood in for the winter. Again thanks to all and I hope for...

  22. Should a new grad go straight to the OR??

    shodobe replied to Tibbymc's topic in Nursing Career

    Go to the Perioperative section and do a search. There is always a discussion on this subject and you will find a wide opinion. Mine will even be there.

  23. Home buying for nurses...

    shodobe replied to nursing 101's topic in General Nursing

    I did my re-fi with a mortgage company that specialized with nursing professionals. In fact, I am re-fi again to pull some equity out to do some work on my house and pay off a few bills. I think it is...

  24. Case Scheduling

    shodobe posted a topic in Operating Room

    We have been having a real problem with scheduling of cases especially after hours. The surgeons think they should be able to schedule what they want when they want it. Anesthesia is caught between a...

  25. Call Back Pay

    shodobe replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    Depending where you are in the country, I think they have you over a barrel. If you haven't put in your 8 hours for the day they can pay you regular time up to that 8 hours. I am assuming you work 9-5...