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  1. SCD orders

    inspir8tion posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi: In my hospital the surgeons are required to write an order before we can place SCDs on a pt/ turn on the machine in the OR. We have a pre-op check in area for day surgery patients. The doctor...

  2. Moving to Cleveland

    inspir8tion posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi: I am an RN, working in the operating room. I am planning to move to Cleveland the beginning of 2008. Are the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospital the only places to work? Any advice on...

  3. Moving to Cleveland

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies! I really appreciate

  4. Cleveland Clinic

    inspir8tion replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Anyone work in the operating room at Cleveland Clinic? Any information would be appreciated!

  5. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

    inspir8tion replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

    Well, I know this contradicts my earlier post about being professional... but I am only human. What I said to a surgeon the other night, "you can be a jerk all you want, I have dealt with bigger...

  6. Surgeons who make me cry!!!

    inspir8tion replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

    It is very hard to deal with these types of people. I am so sorry you have to go through this. I know it is hard not to take it personally, I mean, he is doing this to YOU afterall. There is this...

  7. Do you always wear eye protection when circulating?

    inspir8tion replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    Exactly!

  8. Nursing school graduation to OR?

    inspir8tion replied to UpliftingRN's topic in Operating Room

    I went straight into the OR after 2 months on a med/surg floor just out of school. I miss starting IVs and not knowing what all the drugs are (except the ones used in the OR), but I love the OR. BTW...

  9. Do you always wear eye protection when circulating?

    inspir8tion replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    I wear eye protection 90% of the time. The other 10% is usually when I forget or during a lap procedure. But my goal is to wear them 100% of the time. BTW, splash doesn't always happen close to the...

  10. latex allergy info question & question on shellfish allergy

    inspir8tion replied to nursebetti2001's topic in Operating Room

    I had a similar question. Mine was re: using Betacept on Hyperthyroid patients. I got an answer here:

  11. Do you know of anyone who caught a incurable disease in the O.R.?

    inspir8tion replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    I always double glove when scrubbed in. I have been stuck, but it has only gone through the first

  12. my aching back!!!

    inspir8tion replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

    A couple of things may help. Sit down whenever you can. Also, do sit-ups, it will strengthen your back. And the last thing is, you do get used to it. Took me a long time to get used to it though....

  13. Help, my first day in the OR

    inspir8tion replied to pamc217's topic in Operating Room

    I know what you mean. I felt overwhelmed practically throughout my entire program (9 months). I would always tell myself "you can only do what you can do". And I tried my best to be kind to myself....

  14. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    inspir8tion replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    I am a professional photographer doing photoshoots all over the world I have a soulful singing voice (somewhere between Billie Holiday and Etta James) I can speak/read and write in 10 languages...

  15. sterile fields in operating room

    inspir8tion replied to pcoburn's topic in Operating Room

    We do not set up (open) until the pt is in the room. Once pt is in the room, everything is open and set up. If after that, the case is cancelled, everything is thrown

  16. recyclling in the OR

    inspir8tion replied to soon2bRST's topic in Operating Room

    I have had the same thoughts! Many of the plastic cases are recyclable - it is such as shame and a waste that these things get thrown away. I cannot even get my hospital to recycle soda cans - so do...

  17. Stupid question....

    inspir8tion replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    You can use sterile towels to mop up any pooling - they're sterile, so won't contaminate. Also, in the prep kit there should be extra absorbant paper to

  18. Or Nurses

    inspir8tion replied to biker nurse's topic in Operating Room

    I worked in the OR as a student nurse for 10 months. I wanted to make sure that OR nursing was for me. Even with the 10 months, during which I did CNA duties and got to observe surgery, I was not...

  19. Portland hospital reviews

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks again for the responses! It helps to get a lot of

  20. On my own?

    inspir8tion replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

    I am glad it worked out

  21. Moving Patients off O.R. table

    inspir8tion replied to CAsunshineRN's topic in Operating Room

    we use roller w/ a sheet on top too, and four

  22. Good Book?

    inspir8tion replied to luvscrubs's topic in Operating Room

    Alexander's is the gold standard. This one is good, too - you can carry it around with you easier: Pocket Guide to the Operating Room, see it here:...

  23. On my own?

    inspir8tion replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

    You're welcome. Let us know how it

  24. On my own?

    inspir8tion replied to luckyduck7's topic in Operating Room

    I think if you've circulated on days by yourself for a while, you will probably do ok. I also think that you should have support and not be the only circulator on your shift. That's crazy. I work...

  25. Portland hospital reviews

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thanks for the responses. I appreciate