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    On-call criteria for Surgery nurses

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to TTaylor123's topic in Operating Room

    At every facility I've been to (3 thus far) the call list is open at a specific time/date, and first come first served. At one facility though, to keep some people from always getting to it first,...
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    Kleppinger issues, help!!!

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

    According to our Covidien rep, the Triad is no longer being manufactured, so your facility needs to move up to the newest Covidien generator, a small (relatively speaking) expenditure versus a...
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    Kleppinger issues, help!!!

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

    I don't do gyn... that said, could ligasure or harmonic be used in this instance for vessel sealing, so to
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    Want to get into the OR

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Ashleyc627's topic in Operating Room

    How big of an OR do you have? Chances are they have open positions that they want filled now with experienced RNs, but could have plans to hire a group to start a fellowship or residency... You...
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    Want to get into the OR

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Ashleyc627's topic in Operating Room

    Will they allow transfers within the hospital, to the OR? You will be hard pressed to find any per diem positions that will hire someone with no circulating experience. It would be to your detriment...
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    CNOR prep

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to MMOR's topic in Operating Room

    just like NCLEX prep, you'll find a plethora of resources. Personally I am registered for a CNOR prep class and have a CNOR prep book published by the organization who administers the CNOR...
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    Favorite OR specialties

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Operating Room

    I do, and I'm personally not a fan. But there are plenty who love it. It's the holding up of an extremity that's broken as you prep it.... I'm always worried I'm going to hurt them some
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    Favorite OR specialties

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Operating Room

    Cardiothoracic. Because hearts and lungs. Seriously though, my team is small and we genuinely take care and support each other. We're a tight knit group and work with an incredible group of...
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    Learning about Sutures

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to lnp0205's topic in Operating Room

    I don't know if I'd say silk should be used when you want something in a place forever.... while it isn't absorbable, it does lose tensile strength over time... I suppose in your example with an ICD...
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    From RN to Scrub Tech?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to RookieORnurse's topic in Operating Room

    You don't need to go through a scrub tech course, you are already scrubbing....... You need more scrub time in more complex cases paired with an experienced surgical tech. Ask your manager or...
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    Med-Surg to Circulating Nurse?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in Operating Room

    Based on what you mention about working in each of the three areas, this might be in a standalone surgery center or some other ambulatory surgical site. I've only worked in hospitals, but have helped...
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    Timid personality in the OR?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to RNsunluv's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, I'm sorta surprised no one else has replied to your post yet. I guess I'll give you my perspective and hopefully you find it helpful. Before I straight away say one way or another, let me start...
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    Question about US Operating Room Nurse Leadership?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to scrubulator87's topic in Operating Room

    Texas
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    Question about US Operating Room Nurse Leadership?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to scrubulator87's topic in Operating Room

    That's pretty much spot on compared to my
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    NEW OR

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to jEojEo7's topic in Operating Room

    Have a coffee maker with requisite supplies in the OR employee lounge, not just the doctor's
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    Dealing with conflict in the OR

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to lux libertas's topic in Operating Room

    I think they really wanted to know if you could speak up, not necessarily what the protocol is in that event. As far as delaying the procedure, most surgeons would be angry if you had to tear down...
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    OR Staff Nurse Interview

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to firebirdnurse13's topic in Operating Room

    Rose Queen has posted several threads here you should read and familiarize yourself with the circulator role before your interview. As long as they know you have no experience in the OR, it should be...
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    Periop course money back

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Nicole3d's topic in Operating Room

    Why did you have to pay for this class? I've worked at 3 different hospitals and all 3 offer the new hires/new grads Periop 101 included in their orientation, with only 1 of the 3 requiring the new...
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    Pop-off sutures

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to learningnurse's topic in Operating Room

    There is no difference in the actual suture when comparing "pop-offs" (aka Controlled release) versus the standard needle... the difference, as Rose Queen posted is how the suture is attached or...
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    Interested in OR nursing

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to RN2k18's topic in Operating Room

    My response to the person who told you that your nursing skills will go to waste is that while it's true that you likely won't pass many meds or use the same nursing skills daily as a floor nurse, I...
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    Compiling My Notes

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Yellow Scrubs's topic in Operating Room

    The biggest change to you plan I would suggest would be to compile in a electronic form you can perhaps access from a device instead of printed (makes updates and future changes a snap). There might...
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    Surginet Documentation

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Operating Room

    I'm not familiar with your particular charting system, but if you are going into the chart to update the procedure and post-op diagnosis, I'm not sure why that would result into an issue for you...
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    Too old?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to freesia29's topic in Operating Room

    The simple answer to your question is no, you wouldn't be too old. It depends on you and how well you learn and retain information. Lots of information. There's a young lady, Florence Rigney, from...
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    New Grad Fellowship OR program 3 year contract vs tele job no contract

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to SAS2016's topic in Operating Room

    We have the same fellowship for our new grad RN's at my facility... One thing that makes the 3 year contract an easier pill to swallow is that it is a prorated commitment. That for each month you work...
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    Must OR nurse interview patient before surgery

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to ORsusieRN's topic in Operating Room

    If you're not out interviewing the patient, then how can you verify procedure, laterality, consents? Will another licensed RN be doing this under the proposed changes? Will this somehow negate your...