shodobe

shodobe

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  1. Kind of nurse who gives stitches?

    shodobe replied to ManyQuestions's topic in Emergency

    You can go through an RNFA course. To qualify you must have two years experience in the OR and be CNOR certified. Go on line to AORN and it will give you all that you need. Good luck,

  2. But I have little kids!

    shodobe replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I work in th eOR so we are essentially closed on major holidays. We begin the year with list of major and minor holidays and we sign up on a senority basis. This is hospital poilcy. So if you come to...

  3. counting instruments

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    It is really strange to hear from people how they just implemented a count in their OR in just the past few years. I have been doing this since 1977 and the hospital where I have worked has always had...

  4. do u sit down when scrubbed?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    stevierae, nice to hear some sensible reasoning. I totally agree with you, too many scrubs are too anal about their back table. The only thing missing from the table is the candelabra. Too dark age...

  5. A&E Transfers By OR

    shodobe replied to sukisocks's topic in Operating Room

    The only department I would "float" to would be L&D, only because it is within our core of float departments. I agree with you and wouldn't go somewhere I wouldn't feel comfortable in. I do go and...

  6. Surgical Instrument Information

    shodobe replied to rnmomof1's topic in Operating Room

    Over the years I have found that repetitive handling is the best. Learn by your mistakes. As stated above by stevierae(hello), all surgeons have their pet names for things. I fortunately buy all the...

  7. What is a professional nurse?

    shodobe replied to ainz's topic in General Nursing

    Oh,Oh. I think this has been hammered out again and it seems it is always by the same person.

  8. Where do they get their information?

    shodobe replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    cheerfuldoer, the answer is very strong union! The car industry is an queer side of the equation. It is the only real industry where a monotonous job can pay you 20-25 bucks an hour with amazing...

  9. How long is your journey?

    shodobe replied to suehp's topic in General Nursing

    JedsMom, the picture is of my Champion "Harry". I lost him 3 weeks ago to cancer. Just completely out of the blue. I have had many dogs over the years, 26 years, but this was by far the hardest.

  10. Where do they get their information?

    shodobe replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Who knows if that factory will be moved to Mexico or the Phillipines next year. Nurses will always have a job, unless you work in some region that only has one hospital for miles. I have no complaint...

  11. How long is your journey?

    shodobe replied to suehp's topic in General Nursing

    wayover20, I work usually 9-10 days on then come home for 4-5 days. I live in NorCal but work in SoCal where I have been at the same hospital for 25 years. I just couldn't stand to live in the...

  12. How long is your journey?

    shodobe replied to suehp's topic in General Nursing

    I live 453 miles from work, it takes me 7 hours to get there.

  13. do u sit down when scrubbed?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    Barbpick, I think this is a little too picky. I have been doing this for 25 years and I will sit down whenever I can to save my legs and back. This is far more important than some obscure legal issue...

  14. Comparing Wages in the OR setting

    shodobe replied to dmclung's topic in Operating Room

    suckisocks, where I work we scrub everything and anything that comes through the door. We have one Tech but the rest of the staff are RNs. Sorry for your pay, that is under what a new grad would make...

  15. do u sit down when scrubbed?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    You can sit for certain cases such as eyes or AV fistulas and maybe ortho hand cases. Sitting for a lap? She better be about to pass out or something or she will get ignored. Disrespectful towards the...

  16. first assistant, do u have them?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    I have 26 years experience and , yes I have sutured in the past before I was told that this was a no-no. I don't see the problem if you have the knowledge. This being the only big point goes back to...

  17. first assistant, do u have them?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    Sarah, I totally agree with you. We already do the job why give it a special name. I find that you have a nurse just a few years into OR nursing then suddenly they go to a program to learn things they...

  18. first assistant, do u have them?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    Most RNFAs work for private surgeons because they can only bill most of the time through their employer. I know that many years ago when RNFAs were just coming into the picture, Medicare and Medical...

  19. first assistant, do u have them?

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    Don't have them and DON'T NEED THEM! There are RNFAs in this country but we still don't have a need for them. Why have someone that doesn't do anything more than you already do. I just don't suture....

  20. counting instruments

    shodobe replied to carcha's topic in Operating Room

    carcha, your asking for trouble if you don't go by what chartleypj says. I remember an item in the news not to long ago about a patient that had a ribbon left in them. I swear it was from England....

  21. Cfa?

    shodobe replied to kathyann's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, you have to have a BSN to be certified, but you only have to have gone through an approved course to be a RNFA. I do have problems with a CST going through a "on-line" course to be able to do...

  22. preceptor stories

    shodobe replied to Simone Hill's topic in Operating Room

    I sometimes, am not the best teacher, but if you show enthusiasm and a true willingness to learn I will bend over backwards to teach you everything I know about OR nursing. I have 27 years in the OR...

  23. Foley Position

    shodobe replied to QUEENIERN's topic in Operating Room

    Just tell him to butt out. He is just another nurse and isn't in charge of the room. I have little respect for CRNAs who think just because they can put people to sleep that makes them more of a...

  24. irrigating saline vs iv saline

    shodobe replied to Triagn's topic in Operating Room

    Triagn, would you please fax or give the web site so I can use this info. I would appreciate it. The number is 909-806-1079, put it to the attn of Mike

  25. Chronic Tardiness

    shodobe replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think alot has to do which department you work in. I work in the OR and we only run 2-3 rooms at any given time. We have the problem where we have quite a few surgeons who are always late, anywhere...