shodobe

shodobe

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  1. What do OR nurses do all day?

    shodobe replied to DeanG's topic in Operating Room

    You are going to find a wide opinion of what OR nurses do all day. I have to be a bit biased since I have been doing this for 28 years now and still think OR nurses are the best in the hospital, but...

  2. Do or nurses do pacu after hours?

    shodobe replied to emmijay's topic in PACU

    The small hospital I was thinking of going to had this situation. They had a PACU nurse who set her own rules and only worked 8-4 each day and not the weekends. OR people had to recover after hours...

  3. What is it that you like about the OR?

    shodobe replied to studentnurse74's topic in Operating Room

    I think if you do a search you will find this subject has been gone through before. I and many of the others on this forum have answered this and many other questions on our careers in the OR. Give it...

  4. Do or nurses do pacu after hours?

    shodobe replied to emmijay's topic in PACU

    NO! I think it is just a cheap way for the hospital to not pay PACU on call money. Two different specialties. I wouldn't work there, but you will find small rural hospitals will do this because of...

  5. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    shodobe replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am still trying to figure out what the "huge responsibility" is. I have worked at 3 different hospitals where either the OR does the C/S or L&D does them with either Techs or RNs scrubbing. Also...

  6. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    shodobe replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just a quick note. I do agree that everyone needs to be properly trained to do anything. I have done dozens and dozens of crash C/S in my career and once you get the hang of it, no problem. I guess it...

  7. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    shodobe replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just a quick note. I do agree that everyone needs to be properly trained to do anything. I have done dozens and dozens of crash C/S in my career and once you get the hang of it, no problem. I guess it...

  8. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    shodobe replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't understand what the problem is or percieved. RNs were scrubbing C/S long before Techs existed. I personally have scrubbed literally hundreds of C/S and find no problem with RNs doing them. We...

  9. RN's scrubbing in on c/s???

    shodobe replied to LD123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't understand what the problem is or percieved. RNs were scrubbing C/S long before Techs existed. I personally have scrubbed literally hundreds of C/S and find no problem with RNs doing them. We...

  10. How many nurses here have their license currently suspended?

    shodobe replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    The state of California's BON publishes a newsletter, I guess that's what you would call it, once or twice a year giving all kinds of info of what is happening in the BON world. The one section I and...

  11. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    shodobe replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    Today isn't so bad, so far! I have a case scheduled later today for an exlap. Patient ate so we can't do it for awhile. Being so far away from home I really don't have anything else to do but take...

  12. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    shodobe replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    I am back after a good nights sleep. I agree with stevierae that certain programs are lucky to have people like your hubby. I guess what I was really getting at was I have worked with some very good,...

  13. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    shodobe replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    The last time I looked, CFAs were not recognized in the state of California and probably won't be in the near future. I don't know about Texas but in California your hubby would be working under me as...

  14. Difference Between RNFA and Surg. PA?

    shodobe replied to saltydad's topic in Operating Room

    If you do a search through the archives I think you will find all you need. I know I have seen threads on this subject.

  15. How can we all work together?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    Good answer. I think you will find a wide diverse opinion on this subject, don't pay attention to most but learn through other opinions. Most of us "old" nurses come from a different time and some...

  16. Should Surgical Technicians Circulate

    shodobe replied to Rnn2003's topic in Operating Room

    The problem with this whole thread is the one thing that is completely missing. States dictate what each individuals scope of practice is. Everybody would love to "think" what they should or shouldn't...

  17. How can we all work together?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    Just curious what you are trying to say. Please clarify this statement because it seems to me you are saying the RNs are there to help you. Please tell me if I am wrong. Nurses are usually taught to...

  18. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    shodobe replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    I moved up north because I couldn't stand the living conditions in SoCal. Too crowded, traffic was miserable and the people were just a tad rude most of the time. I also have worked 28 years at the...

  19. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    shodobe replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    I stand corrected. Further calculations on my part reveals if you made just about $40 per hour plus the added OT, you could make a bit over $100,000 easily. Still, $50 per hour would be better! I...

  20. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    shodobe replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah that is true, but you would have to make close to $50 per hour to achieve this and I have yet to find any RN who makes this, unless it is pure per diem without benes. Correct me if I am wrong but...

  21. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    shodobe replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem admitting that I do this job for the money I can make. I care for my patients and take care of them the best way I know and get VERY upset when others don't! I have become very...

  22. Is there nursing after 50?

    shodobe replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    I am 52 years old and have been in nursing for 28 years! I work in the OR so 8 hour shifts are out of the question, I work up to 16 hours a day, my own choice and will work circles around anybody 30...

  23. How can we all work together?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    No matter where you go there will always be people trying to undermine your efforts. Ignore them and do your best. These types are really far and few between so don't worry about it too much. Just...

  24. How can we all work together?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    There are always going to be the soar-grape people in the OR. Old, go by the book, attitudes that don't really fly in todays ORs. I live in fantasy world that if I had it my way there would only be...

  25. EMT-P Question

    shodobe replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    I remember the days, back in the very early 70's, when Paramedics were the butt of many jokes and would never be taken serious by any doctor. I lived those days and it was sometimes down right...