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  1. Foley Catheters and Erections

    inspir8tion posted a topic in Operating Room

    On occasion in the OR, when catheterizing a male patient, the pt becomes erect. My nurse manager says we cannot put a foley into an erection. All the surgeons and other nurses I work with say to...

  2. Portland hospital reviews

    inspir8tion posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi there: I am an OR nurse and I am planning on moving to Portland. I realize that sometimes people do not want to leave thier opinions about their hospital in an open post. So, I am requesting that...

  3. Overwhelming job! Oh my gosh!

    inspir8tion replied to allie83's topic in Operating Room

    I love my patients and all my surgeons. The problem I have is with my co-workers. I am still relatively new to the OR (2 years), so I am still gung ho. I strive to do my job in an excellent way....

  4. Yet another burnout thread

    inspir8tion posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have been in the OR for a little over two years. I left the first hospital OR I worked in for greener pastures. However, I have since ended up in a place that is just as bad as the first place. I...

  5. Surgical Technologists Taking Over Nursing Roles?

    inspir8tion replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room

    Surgical techs are used instead of scrub nurses because they are cheaper to pay. So, in that respect they took over an aspect that used to be nursing. STs now work under nursing and as part of...

  6. Needing advice and help

    inspir8tion replied to karebear74's topic in Operating Room

    Bug juice is usually normal saline with just bacitracin in it or bacitracin and polymyxin B in it (depends on the surgeon). These are antibiotics (effective against bacteria aka bugs). Pulse lavage...

  7. Needing advice and help

    inspir8tion replied to karebear74's topic in Operating Room

    Hand the instrument to the surgeon in such a way that he/she can use it in that position. They should not have to adjust the instrument. They should not even have to look at it. It would help you...

  8. Yet another burnout thread

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    It is true we quit our managers, not our

  9. Yet another burnout thread

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for your response. I am happy you found a place that is good for you. If I could find such a place, I would probably not be looking at work outside of the OR. The problem is, how do you find...

  10. CSU Dominguez Hills Online RN to BSN

    inspir8tion replied to edwardla, RN's topic in California Nursing

    I am also interested in hearing more about this online BSN

  11. Best shoes for OR??

    inspir8tion replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    Thank

  12. Best shoes for OR??

    inspir8tion replied to Tiffany, RN, BSN's topic in Operating Room

    I am looking to order some of these and I saw that you got a half size bigger than your regular shoe size. I was wondering if the sizing is off a half size and they fit you perfectly or if you wish...

  13. Tucking arms

    inspir8tion posted a topic in Operating Room

    I know many times there is more than one viable way to do something. I was wondering if when tucking arms you tuck the sheet under the patient or under the mattress. Also, what is your rationale...

  14. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion posted a topic in Operating Room

    We are going paperless. When being trained on the new computer system we were told that another nurse (giving us relief, break or lunch) that is also charting on our patient can erase or change our...

  15. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    That is what I am hoping for. We go live on July 1. Hoping to speak directly to the McKesson rep before then.

  16. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    I am glad you haven't had any legal problems. Do you use orsos? I still think it is dangerous to have someone able to delete/change your charting. I would rather have keystrokes identified per user...

  17. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    I will definitely do this. The McKesson rep is on site sometimes, and I plan on asking her. Thanks

  18. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Yes. They have bought a system that is sunsetting called ORSOS. Perviously owned by per se and bought out by McKesson. I appreciate your

  19. Need help creating policy for counting needles in eye surgery

    inspir8tion replied to sharon03031956's topic in Operating Room

    We count all the needles in all eye

  20. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Well, no, it only shows who accessed the chart. It does not show who did what (see my earlier posts). I hope you are right that she does not know what she is talking about, but, humor me here, what...

  21. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Also... It will show who accessed the chart and "at some point the chart will be locked; to be determined at another time". Per the informatics

  22. Paper to Computer Charting

    inspir8tion replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Our informatics person who is in charge of changing us over from paper to computer. I thought it was bizarre too. She said "it is the same exact thing as it is now". I said "no, it is not, if...

  23. Shortage of OR Nurses

    inspir8tion replied to walktheline's topic in Operating Room

    There are states that require a circulating nurse to oversee more than one room at a time. Anyone can correct me if I am wrong, but I believe Minnesota and Connecticut are two examples. This...

  24. do u really need a foley?

    inspir8tion replied to felixfelix's topic in Operating Room

    Our rule is if it is more than 2 hours or if they require it for some other

  25. RN Monitoring Vitals and Circulating at the same time?

    inspir8tion posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am wondering what you do in your hospital. If we do eye cases in my hospital; cataracts, etc. the circulator is supposed to circulate and monitor the patient's vitals throughout the procedure...