shodobe

shodobe

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  1. RNFA 'S

    shodobe replied to CATHY RNFA's topic in Operating Room

    also onebadort, people are sensitive so you shouldn't assume that you won't step on a few toes when you blatantly put down nurses for not being up to your level of competency. I can't believe there...

  2. RNFA 'S

    shodobe replied to CATHY RNFA's topic in Operating Room

    also onebadort, people are sensitive so you shouldn't assume that you won't step on a few toes when you blatantly put down nurses for not being up to your level of competency. I can't believe there...

  3. RNFA 'S

    shodobe replied to CATHY RNFA's topic in Operating Room

    alnamvet, it wasn't you I was refering too, it was onebadort. Welcome back though, long time no hear.

  4. RNFA 'S

    shodobe replied to CATHY RNFA's topic in Operating Room

    alnamvet, it wasn't you I was refering too, it was onebadort. Welcome back though, long time no hear.

  5. One In Three Or Nurses Have Experienced A Surgeon Operate On The Wrong Side/site

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    More than 20 years ago, before site identification was a big deal, I had the pleasure of watching a orthopod do a total on a knee that wasn't supposed to be done until later. The patient had planned...

  6. Blood transfusions

    shodobe replied to Lulu_camel's topic in Operating Room

    Carcha and I do exactly the same things. I do it because I want to and I know the anesthesiologists appreciates all the help they can get. I don't think I could work at a hospital that limited what I...

  7. How many RN's scrub?

    shodobe replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    In large hospitals with many ORs, that is a very good idea. I always thought if I worked in an OR with many specialties I would request to stay in one specialty until I got very comfortable and then...

  8. Blood transfusions

    shodobe replied to Lulu_camel's topic in Operating Room

    I think you are missing the point, usually when blood is needed to be hung the patient is in a critical state and anesthesia's attention is focused on one thing. Hanging blood for them doesn't...

  9. dress codes

    shodobe replied to granny7's topic in Operating Room

    I remember when the nurses, females that is, had to wear nylons and had to tie the bottom of the scrub pants to prevent "follicle" fall-out! I started to watch "Coma" the other night and the OR scene...

  10. Question about permits and age!

    shodobe replied to NurseDianne's topic in Operating Room

    In California if a surgeon deems it a life or death situation, they can note it in the progress notes that surgery is necessary. Also if it is in the best interest of the patient and delaying surgery...

  11. dress codes

    shodobe replied to granny7's topic in Operating Room

    Well you have to remember that AORN standards are only "recommendations" and not the rule of thumb for most hospitals. I think most places abide strictly by AORN but many use it as a place to start...

  12. dress codes

    shodobe replied to granny7's topic in Operating Room

    emilyerin, that is a no-no! The only time you need to wear some sort of shoe protection is when you are scrubbed on a particulary messy case, lots of blood,etc... It has been established that wearing...

  13. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    shodobe replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    Noahm, but at least if there is a problem you can ask the patient what color outfit the individual was wearing. Makes it very easy to identify the person. Maybe the right questions aren't being asked,...

  14. dress codes

    shodobe replied to granny7's topic in Operating Room

    I have bought all kinds of expensive shoes for the OR and for the past 6-7 years I go to Costco and buy their brand tennis shoes. They last forever and when I want get another pair I just take the OR...

  15. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    shodobe replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in nursing for 28 years and work in the OR. I think we MUST go back to a system where patients and visitors know who is their nurse and who works in houskeeping. I obviously have to where...

  16. Stressed out and Getting Out

    shodobe replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are so many areas of nursing to look into. I know people who did 5 or 6 different nursing jobs before they found the one that they liked. Sometimes direct patient care isn't for everyone and...

  17. Stressed out and Getting Out

    shodobe replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are so many areas of nursing to look into. I know people who did 5 or 6 different nursing jobs before they found the one that they liked. Sometimes direct patient care isn't for everyone and...

  18. OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    shodobe replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    Now I like this line of responses, everyone is seeing each others point of view and there is no personal attacks. I can see each others opinion and get a little out of both. As both point out, I know...

  19. OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    shodobe replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    Give it up! You are justing beating a dead horse with this thread. Everybody has their opinion. I will give CS if necessary and won't if I feel uncomfortable. I have been doing this for 28 years and...

  20. OR Nurses Giving Conscious Sedation--WHY SHOULD WE?

    shodobe replied to stevierae's topic in Operating Room

    stevierae, I totally agree with you. I don't think cecumseeker has been around this site long enough to see how secure you really are. I just hate it when anesthesia will refuse to give any anesthesia...

  21. Do you have specific call for services?

    shodobe replied to angel03's topic in Operating Room

    The one hospital I work part-time at has one scrub on call for the hearts and one for neuro. There are still two on general call for all other cases. Now when there is a heart to be done or a neuro...

  22. It's evidently too hard for others to help out.

    shodobe replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    They are lucky to have someone like you. If you didn't do it, it just wouldn't get done in a timely manner. Personalities and work ethics are two traits that are hard to change in someone. Once lazy,...

  23. How many RN's scrub?

    shodobe replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    I think carcha and Ferret have hit it on the head. My opinion has always been that there is no place in the OR for techs, but we have to endure them because of tight-budgeted administrators who have...

  24. How many RN's scrub?

    shodobe replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    Because, carcha, it doesn't and will never exist. Just be thankful that he doesn't work in your OR.

  25. Donation after cardiac death

    shodobe replied to Barbara Sharak's topic in Operating Room

    Go through the past threads. We just had some good comments on the subject.