FurBabyMom MSN, RN

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  1. FurBabyMom

    Facing my second major cardiac surgery in 3-years :(

    FurBabyMom replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    I'm so sorry you have to have an additional surgery, but grateful that you're getting the answers and care you need. Will be keeping you and your coworkers in my thoughts and prayers. Yes, I've...
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    Sequential Concurrent Surgical Fields - Trauma

    FurBabyMom replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, this type of situation happens from time to time. Usually we know, we may need to run concurrent procedures, but sometimes we don't. That's the nature of some of our most critically injured...
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    Bedside / ICU Surgery (Decompressive Laparotomies)

    FurBabyMom replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

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    Bedside / ICU Surgery (Decompressive Laparotomies)

    FurBabyMom replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    We sometimes do a laparotomy in ICU - commonly STICU, PICU or NICU. From time to time we do open the chest in our ICUs. Our most common bedside "OR" cases are peripheral cannulations or...
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    MSN Leadership - Is it worth it?

    FurBabyMom replied to friendlylark's topic in Nurse Management

    Yes, my program did. I very creatively arranged my work and school schedules. Took work with me for any down time between engagements with my preceptor which couldn't be filled by practicum project...
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    What is the latest you’ve been called in while being on call?

    FurBabyMom replied to nburg003's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the OR of a Level 1 trauma center. There is no safe time. With that said, we generally don't get called in between 0600-0700 at the end of call leading into day shift - people are arriving...
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    MSN Leadership - Is it worth it?

    FurBabyMom replied to friendlylark's topic in Nurse Management

    I think it's worth it. I finished my MSN this year and will probably ultimately end up with two masters degrees and a DNP (I'm still young...and will be working for a LONG time would rather just get...
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    OR nurse vs. PACU nurse?

    FurBabyMom replied to Yunikat's topic in General Specialties

    Good luck! What is meant to be will be! Other than that, it's a total crapshoot. Some people say you don't/can't learn critical thinking skills in the OR, but I think it depends on the person. I...
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    When should I ask my nurse manager this?

    FurBabyMom replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    This could go either way. I can see, as a manager, why having staff for 6 months then losing them would suck. On the other, I value honesty and transparency. I think your manager probably knows that...
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    What did you get with your relocation package/assistance??

    FurBabyMom replied to MzLopez4real's topic in General Nursing

    I moved from several states away, and was eligible for "expenses up to (x amount)". The amount varies based on position - we pay techs and nurses less to relocate than we do providers or senior...
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    Should I disclose my current job to interviewer?

    FurBabyMom replied to CA_new_grad's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nursing is a small world. Especially within some specialties (ex for those of us in the OR - everyone knows someone who knows this other person (or knows someone who does). I would be honest. I'd be...
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    How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

    FurBabyMom replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility allows for: (given name - first and last), (degree 1), (possible degree 2 - if non-clinical and relevant to role), professional licensure (if applicable). Example: (given name), MSN,...
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    Documentation Error?

    FurBabyMom replied to nursing_newbie's topic in General Nursing

    I mean - it might be a good idea to seek clarification as to what circumstances warrant correcting a chart after the fact. In the scheme of things, one entry in a care plan probably isn't that big of...
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    Most “exciting” surgical specialty

    FurBabyMom replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Operating Room

    I think this will probably depend on facility. A surgery center's ortho cases may not be the same as a community hospital or a teaching hospital. Likewise, life in a trauma center may not be the...
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    Who is suppose to time anesthesia consent?

    FurBabyMom replied to Nursejones702's topic in Operating Room

    This is mostly our practice. Our one difference is that the anesthesia consent can be from another day, provided that day is the day the patient was seen in our pre-admission testing clinic...
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    cut and run?

    FurBabyMom replied to ltpbrt's topic in Operating Room

    I think you’re honestly in part of the adjustment period – although I think there are actually several. The novelty has worn off a bit, and you’ve yet to really truly settle into your routine,...
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    FurBabyMom replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, overall, compensation for nurses and nursing staff should be better. I've been paid a gamut of different ranges across different areas where I've lived. Really, the cost of living needs to be...
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    What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    FurBabyMom replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    Central North Carolina. About $39/hour. Evening shift differential is not much (maybe $2/hour), nights and weekends is something like $4/hour. On call pay for the OR and procedure areas is 10% of...
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    RRT on Patient for Hospice

    FurBabyMom replied to Crocsing's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel like we know enough about the situation to make a decision on right or wrong. Others have pointed out that hospice does not always equal (nor does it require) a DNR/DNI order. My...
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    Scrub cap wearers

    FurBabyMom replied to PaigeNicole's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If your facility policy doesn't limit your options, it's really trial and error. There are things I like about both of those styles as well as styles you did not mention. Buy one or two at most...
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    How do you wear your Apple Watch?

    FurBabyMom replied to bitter_betsy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear mine on my wrist unless I'm assigned to scrub. Then it goes in my pocket, usually the one on the side of my leg so it picks up some of my movement. I see how they could cause some privacy...
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    Need Advice

    FurBabyMom replied to jamiejohnson1122's topic in Operating Room

    Hey Jamie! It's a hard decision to make. Could you go per diem in the OR so you don't completely leave your work family, especially while you explore a new opportunity? You have to decide if the...
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    How did you know you liked it?

    FurBabyMom replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Operating Room

    Are they teaching you to scrub or just circulate in your program? Just curious. Let me first say, the first year is a HUGE adjustment, and I'm referring to the first year after you are off...
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    How do I get an OR job?

    FurBabyMom replied to Theresa Coyle's topic in Operating Room

    An OR training program is the way to get into this specialty. Bonus points if they teach you to scrub. I transitioned to the OR after a year working surgery stepdown / progressive care. I did a...
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    PhD or DNP to become Faculty?

    FurBabyMom replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The school I'm currently attending has a mix of DNP and PhD prepared faculty. The current open positions specify either. Well, technically they will take a Master's prepared nurse contingent that...