WhoDatWhoDare BSN, RN

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    New Grad in the Operating Room

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to snapdragon13's topic in Operating Room

    I think if you ask to talk to the manager about your request, and get said meeting, I'd start with what I think your message is at the end your post... that you appreciate the opportunity to work a...
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    Getting a new Da Vinci XI robot, any advice ?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to mhy12784's topic in Operating Room

    One of the hospitals I work in had 2 SI models then purchased a 3rd robot but it was an XI. The big difference was getting used to having the appropriate supplies and instruments for each model and...
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    Pursuing a new career in OR

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Madison86's topic in Operating Room

    Good morning, and congrats for getting the call for the OR Position. I work in the Cardiothoracic team in my facility. You may want to ask during the interview what for the specifics for your...
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    used to be a cardiac scrub nurse, i miss that a lot

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to bindu nair's topic in Operating Room

    The way I read the OP is that they were hired for
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    used to be a cardiac scrub nurse, i miss that a lot

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to bindu nair's topic in Operating Room

    Are they saying why they haven't moved you into cardiac cases yet? I'd start there if you haven't
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    Oncology OR nursing

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Operating Room

    Your exposure risk would still be a concern, even if the MD is the one administering the chemo... You'd most likely still be required to dispose of the bag and supplies into the appropriate collection...
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    OR RN Schedule

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to missfoxrn's topic in Operating Room

    You'll want to ask the people who you interviewed with for clarification on what "call" means specifically at your facility, but generally speaking, being on call doesn't mean you'll work an...
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    Applied for Pre-op RN position, what should i know?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Wheaties's topic in Operating Room

    Would being an excellent IV placing nurse be helpful? Absolutely, but at all the hospitals I've worked there have always been people who were better than others placing IVs and when times occur where...
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    OR Scheduling

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to waxynurse3's topic in Operating Room

    Sounds realistic to me, but depending on their staffing levels once you come off orientation and how the management handles add-on cases daily, it may require some flexibility on your part, e.g....
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    On Call Scheduling Applications

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to cjmacxii's topic in Operating Room

    Our facility uses API to allow us to self schedule... However, my specialty area uses a paper template to create the call and work schedules and then we transfer that into API... There are so many...
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    Is the back of the gown sterile?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Lorodz's topic in Operating Room

    And don't let the radiology tech give them the pedal to the C-ARM... they'll forget they're stepping on it and you'll be glowing by the end of the case,
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    OR to ER -Is this possible??

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to ILUVFLRN's topic in Operating Room

    If you are geographically located near the ER you're looking to apply to, it might be a good idea to call and maybe schedule an informal meeting with the nurse manager or charge nurse... Once there,...
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    Is the back of the gown sterile?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Lorodz's topic in Operating Room

    In my experience, the surgeon will know what they need know to perform the surgery, but not necessarily what it takes to maintain the sterile field... which is why we're there to monitor what goes on...
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    Is the back of the gown sterile?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Lorodz's topic in Operating Room

    http://home.earthlink.net/~murphyl/sterile-field.jpg
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    Is the back of the gown sterile?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to Lorodz's topic in Operating Room

    I'm short on time so can't find the picture of the sterile areas of the gown when worn, but no, the back is not sterile, just as the level below the waist
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    Circulating RN Seeking Bridge Program for Scrub Tech

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to tsipareht's topic in Operating Room

    Is this required in California to allow an RN to scrub? Is it not already in your scope of practice as long as you get OTJ training to
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    Questions about Hearts and Vascular

    WhoDatWhoDare posted a topic in Operating Room

    I was recently hired at a Level 1 Trauma center that has about 3 times as many OR's than my previous hospital. Since onboarding, I've been asked to join several teams, but I can only choose 1 and I'm...
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    How Does Call Work? 1st Call 2nd Call? Etc.

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Operating Room

    Call is pretty much where the call person is "called in" for emergent cases or must stay late when there is insufficient staffing on duty to complete the scheduled cases at that time, typically during...
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    Unlicensed surgery tech working under my RN licence?

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to philip8614's topic in Operating Room

    In my experience, the surgical techs I have worked with do not perform any actions that would endanger my RN license... They don't administer meds, don't perform incisions, don't start IV's, don't...
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    Questions about Hearts and Vascular

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to WhoDatWhoDare's topic in Operating Room

    It's official... I'm now part of the Cardiothoracic team now!
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    OR nurse internship program

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to SQueenRN's topic in Operating Room

    Memorization is a great skill to have, but learn to continue developing your critical thinking skills.... that skill will serve you better than just memorization... It's not something you have 100%...
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    OR nurse internship program

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to SQueenRN's topic in Operating Room

    I can only say based on my own experience, but for me, it was literally around the 1 year mark that I felt competent to not freak out every day... That's not to say I feel like an expert. I still...
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    Questions about Hearts and Vascular

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to WhoDatWhoDare's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the resource. I ordered this book from Amazon this morning.
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    OR nurse internship program

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to SQueenRN's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck with this exciting opportunity. I would encourage you to read some of the various posts here to get some pointers on how to adjust to the new role and what to expect. I'm sure you've heard...
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    NICU to OR Nursing

    WhoDatWhoDare replied to forestgreen123's topic in Operating Room

    You state you enjoy the NICU. How has this opportunity presented itself? Did you seek it out? Are you looking to leave the NICU? Just curious, but if you enjoy where you are and aren't getting...