FurBabyMom MSN, RN

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    Floor to the OR?

    FurBabyMom replied to Reaz's topic in Operating Room

    Welcome! Don't let yourself not do or not try to do something because of someone else's assessment of you. Especially something like conflict management. That can be learned - there are lots of...
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    Combat Fatigue

    FurBabyMom replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness. This has been me several times. Always "fixed" with some changes - better adherence to a sleeping schedule, eating better, making sure to get some time in the sunshine or where I can...
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    Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    FurBabyMom replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Not for informatics. Maybe if managing an informatics team, though not really actually likely until you're at the director level. Unless, of course, cost of living (and thus, salary) is
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    Are you conflicted? Ethics in the NICU

    FurBabyMom replied to sadbuthappy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    OR Nurse here - but I care for NICU kiddos when they come to us. I agree with what NICU Guy said...it's the incompatiable with life kiddos which are more taxing. And like he pointed out, it exists...
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    Witnessing consent

    FurBabyMom replied to ILMRN's topic in Operating Room

    If I have a patient whose consent is filled out but not witnessed, I talk to my patients/their designee/their guardian in pre-op. I ask them if they signed the form, and I ask them the printed list...
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    Pre-Op Surgical Team Walk-Through's

    FurBabyMom replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with RoseQueen - our surgeons are (mostly) good about identifying specific needs at the time of scheduling a case. We also talk about "critical steps" during time out. Though anesthesia will...
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    Floor to the OR?

    FurBabyMom replied to Reaz's topic in Operating Room

    Working where I work - there are no two days that are exactly the same. Life really is like a box of chocolates. Some days it's a scheduled day of something that seems benign. Others it's decidedly...
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    Choosing an Operating Room Specialty

    FurBabyMom replied to ORJulez's topic in Operating Room

    It's actually a very commonly held belief. It is incredibly prevalent in academia. I'm finishing up a MSN and oooh boy, they do not value OR nurses. The belief is common in other clinical...
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    Texting a Dr.

    FurBabyMom replied to adn_nursingstudent's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We have some providers who prefer texting over other options. We just went live with an encrypted secure "chat"/"text" function within our EHR (we're on Epic). I don't use it because I don't have...
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    Geting multiple transfusions at once

    FurBabyMom replied to curiousgrl's topic in Operating Room

    We do this - all the time. But I work in a level 1 trauma center. Like RoseQueen, we have a rapid infuser (probably the same type as I think our rate is the same). I've been in MANY emergency...
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    Floor to the OR?

    FurBabyMom replied to Reaz's topic in Operating Room

    It is totally possible to move from the floor to the OR. I would, if possible, plan not to leave life as a floor nurse until you've reached a year on that unit. You never know what lies ahead, and a...
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    Can I still become a Nurse with an ICD?

    FurBabyMom replied to JoshuaA's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I don't see why you don't at least try! I can't see it being a problem really, except in a few specialties. I think, because of the (albeit low) risk there could be something wrong with the device...
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    Charting in Epic

    FurBabyMom replied to RainMom's topic in Operating Room

    This is the best answer for you. Depending on the version of Epic which was purchased and how it was set up, the answer will vary. There is a way to do it...at least in some versions of
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    Anyone leave their home State to pursue a career in Nursing?

    FurBabyMom replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    Texas has no state income withholding tax; although they will tax you more in other ways to make up for it. It will also end up where you move to. You will likely make less in the rural SE, but...
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    Scrubs that survive thick thighs

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

    Oh I don't miss this problem! Luckily I work in a part of the hospital that provides hospital laundered scrubs. I think Cherokee was the best option when I did have to buy my own uniform...
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    Women's Right to Choose

    FurBabyMom replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand completely and yes, taxes would have to be increased, specifically on people who have greater financial means. It works everywhere else... I have multiple friends who are fostering so...
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    Anyone leave their home State to pursue a career in Nursing?

    FurBabyMom replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    I moved from the midwest to the southeast when I started working. It is possible but not the easiest thing I've ever done. Although, I did move 7.5 years ago and was a lot younger in general....
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    Help! I Can't Get Rid of My Dark Cloud

    FurBabyMom replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dogs are seriously the best. Always happy to see you when you come in the door, they do a special dance and wag their tails out of pure joy to see you. Doesn't matter what happened at work, my dog is...
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    Women's Right to Choose

    FurBabyMom replied to River&MountainRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't put my views out on Facebook as that will start a comment and insult war I want no part of. I always find it interesting, many of my "always Republican" friends argue for smaller government...
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    Behind Every Great Physician is Excellent Nursing Care

    FurBabyMom replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Nursing News

    I also work in a Magnet, large teaching facility. I've worked in several as an RN or PCA/NA. I will say, the relationship between physicians and nurses is very different in the OR than it is...
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    CNOR book advice

    FurBabyMom replied to kperryrn's topic in Operating Room

    CCI has a set of CNOR flashcards. Worth buying or buying the app version. Other than that - checking out a copy of AORN's Guidelines and/or Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery is a good place...
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    Death on the Table

    FurBabyMom replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    @ctsurgeryscrubrn - yes. Surgery is brutal for patients and providers/staff. I'm currently in school for my Master's...and while I love my classmates, only one understands OR nursing because she did...
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    Death on the Table

    FurBabyMom replied to ctsurgeryscrubrn's topic in Operating Room

    Sent you a PM. I'm a neurosurgery nurse, but I understand completely. It's difficult to balance appropriate distance with what you have to do to be a compassionate advocate. I've experienced...
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    Tips for handling the stress of on-call

    FurBabyMom replied to RNable's topic in Operating Room

    Know that it does get easier over time. When I first started taking call, I was paranoid that I would miss a call, so I would check my phone like every two hours. Somewhat irrational fear because...
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    What's your favorite nursing task?

    FurBabyMom replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm...my world is different from the floor, but also not. I like being able to talk to patients and calm them down while we get ready to induce anesthesia. Or when they wake up. I don't mind being...