shodobe

shodobe

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  1. How many RN's scrub?

    shodobe replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    Ferret, here in the states we have Certified Surgical Techs that only scrub. They usually go through, correct me someone if I am wrong, 15-18 month program that teaches them all aspects of the scrub...

  2. RNFA 'S

    shodobe replied to CATHY RNFA's topic in Operating Room

    You'll have to enlighten us on the CSA thing. So far I haven't heard of ANY surgeon inmy area, SoCal that uses them, if they exist. All of the heart guys use PAs or RNFAs so I can't see where a CSA...

  3. OR nursing QUESTIONS

    shodobe replied to BSN_student2004's topic in Operating Room

    I am going to have to think about this before giving you a good answer. I have been doing this for 27 years and yes, I wouldn't do anything else. Time to go, but will get back to you hopefully...

  4. RN Difference

    shodobe replied to aznksswt517's topic in General Nursing

    suzanne, anyone with at least two years experience and aCNOR cert can go through an RNFA program, they just can't sit for the cert exam without the BSN. I know quite a few RNFAs who don't have their...

  5. Travel

    shodobe replied to jnkcross's topic in Operating Room

    KarenHalse, I was wondering where you work that you make more than others because you work in the OR. Our pay here is based on years of service and not on any specialty area. I...

  6. Boards Today

    shodobe replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    wintrmute2, good luck. Waiting one week for results! You should have been around when I took mine and had to wait for more than 6WEEKS for results. No computers. Sititting down in a very large arena...

  7. What is the role of your head nurse

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    I work a couple of places and fortunately for me both head nurses will listen to your side before making a decision. Luckily also, we don't have a bunch of surgeons who demean and accuse the staff....

  8. cleaning liga or surgiclip applicat. between use

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    On the subject of disposables. If you have the oppurtunity to take one apart you see that the mechanism is lubricated with a white petroleum grease. The tips should never stick due to a build up of...

  9. cleaning liga or surgiclip applicat. between use

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    I am a neat freak. Each instrument handed to the surgeon looks brand new. I can't stand to hand an instrument that has dried blood to the surgeon. As stevierae said, just use a raytec to keep your...

  10. cleaning liga or surgiclip applicat. between use

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    Why aren't you using disposables? We don't use the loadable surgiclips anymore.

  11. How many RN's scrub?

    shodobe replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    Hey Clark, come to California! I know what you mean. I am so lucky where I work because I can choose to scrub or not. I am the senior, age I guess, on the late shift and can decide who scubs and who...

  12. The Death Knell of Nursing?!

    shodobe replied to Joe Hill's topic in General Nursing

    I will be long gone before that heap of metal replaces me!

  13. Changed my major to surgical tech..

    shodobe replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    Hbscott, I agree with your last post, Techs can be used in the jobs listed and I thought that was what you meant originally. Are you disappointed being an CRNA or just tired of the hospital scene?...

  14. Changed my major to surgical tech..

    shodobe replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    Hbscott, where is this state that Techs circulate? They don't in California and I wouldn't let them anyway. Also for this idea that RNs "fetch" and "step" in the OR is ridiculous! All the RNs that I...

  15. LVN school or not?

    shodobe replied to Cindee's topic in California Nursing

    I'm not sure you can just "challenge" the LVN boards. I could be wrong, but it would seem you would have to have some pre-reqs out of the way before doing so. I was just curious why you wouldn't just...

  16. Need advice/info ASAP, PLEASE!!

    shodobe replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Operating Room

    I can't think of too many anesthesiologist who would put you to sleep. If your surgery can be delayed I would do so. Call your surgeon and if possible the anesthesia giver to get the proper advice....

  17. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    shodobe replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Hellllllonurse, what do you mean-"Huh!". I think it is simple to understand. If you put a lot into nursing and get the same in return you should be happy and satisfied. If you put in a half-a##ed...

  18. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    shodobe replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Agnus, I should have made myself a bit clearer. I am not feeling sorry for any of these individuals. Let them make their own decisions. Just don't "infect" others especially students with their...

  19. Empoyers Who Request Credit Reports!!!

    shodobe replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    They can check my criminal background, I have none. They can check out my nursing license, I have nothing on it. But when it comes to my financial background it is none of their business. A few years...

  20. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    shodobe replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Brita01, I agree with you that unsafe staffing levels can be a very bad situation. I don't think you are bitter because of this, only that you are concerned with patient safety. This can be very...

  21. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    shodobe replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, lizz! I just hope people out there try to understand what I was trying to say. I wasn't trying to really put down people who answered in the negative, but to say look at what you are doing...

  22. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    shodobe replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    YES, without a doubt! I have been in nursing for 27 years and like the idea that I will NEVER be without work. I went into nursing for the job security. I make as much as I want and work as much as I...

  23. good place to live in Southern Cal?

    shodobe replied to sandman's topic in California Nursing

    I work in a hospital in San bernardino and really can't recommend anywhere around here. Redlands is nice but expensive and the rest of the area is crime ridden. I lived in SB for over 20 years and...

  24. How many RN's scrub?

    shodobe replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in Operating Room

    stevierae, the post I was referring to wasn't about scrubbing and such. I posted a question to the CRNA area and got back alot of negative and some good responses. I went off on one person and threw...

  25. pay scale- why so hush hush??

    shodobe replied to lanilpn's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we all discuss our pay rates. Everyone knows each others pay within a few cents or so. We belong to a union so our scale is very public. None of us really care if Admin knows we know or...