RobtheORNurse

RobtheORNurse

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  1. Negative Feedback Loop

    RobtheORNurse replied to dumbnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a nurse educator, MSN in Nursing education. I left the OR nearly 10 years ago after 25 years because my facility had no openings and no mobility options. I went to the medical device industry for...

  2. How to Stop the Mass Nursing Exodus?

    RobtheORNurse replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is just a phase of the bigger issue of the on going shortage. We have worked short staffed for over a decade, everyone is burned out to some degree, and this just added fuel to the fire....

  3. Is someone justified in harassing someone to tell them if they got vaccinated or not?

    RobtheORNurse replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Personally, I am tired of being asked constantly. If someone doesn't want to be around, they are free to

  4. Severe vasovagal reaction

    RobtheORNurse replied to asystolesurgery's topic in Operating Room

    It happens, chalk it up as a learning experience. Know how to treat it, elevate secure airway, elevate the legs above the heart provide care as

  5. What happens when you fail a fit test?

    RobtheORNurse replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    Not every person can wear an N-95 respirator. The option is to use a Powered Air Purifying Respirator, PAPR. The Occupational Health Nurse should be able to discuss this with

  6. Operating Room Rules

    RobtheORNurse replied to Canucknurse18's topic in Operating Room

    AORN Guidelines state no artificial nails and nails should be trimmed to no more than 0.5 cm in length. AORN 2018

  7. Is Shortage in Nursing really a hoax?

    RobtheORNurse replied to mikefilmstudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There are geographic shortages. Georgia has a severe nursing shortage. Where I live, there is a nursing school on every corner it seems and there are few job openings. So the answer is Yes and

  8. 2018 AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo

    RobtheORNurse replied to allnurses's topic in Operating Room

    I will be there. I work for a device company (Buffalo Filter)and I will be presenting In- booth education at Booth 839. Come by and lets

  9. Post call compensation for OR nurses

    RobtheORNurse replied to OR_RN_KB's topic in Operating Room

    I spent 35 hours at work one time because i was on call and never got to leave after my scheduled shift, worked all afternoon and all night. When day shift came in, the manager said she had no relief...

  10. Wanna ask for a promotion in the OR, but dont know what to ?

    RobtheORNurse replied to mhy12784's topic in Operating Room

    Don't be afraid to go elsewhere for career advancement. Many hospitals have very low advancement potential because when a person gets into a management position, they tend to stay put for awhile. I...

  11. Starting Pre-Req’s at age 37

    RobtheORNurse replied to AspiringNurse99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 47 when I finished my BSN, Had my ADN for years before going

  12. OR in the basement?

    RobtheORNurse replied to cirqul8r's topic in Operating Room

    I travel to hospitals all over the world and have seen OR's in every level from Basement to top

  13. Starting Pre-Req’s at age 37

    RobtheORNurse replied to AspiringNurse99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't worry, you can do this. I am finishing my masters and I am WAY past

  14. Working while in nursing school?

    RobtheORNurse replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most people I know worked while in nursing school. i worked full time nights and went to school full time days, had 2 kids at the time and was married. My wife worked days so we had to pay day care...

  15. I have a couple of questions about nursing...

    RobtheORNurse replied to Makalah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Makalah, I agree with the other respondents as far as courses in a program, you may want to reach out to a local hospital human resources department as well. Many hospitals have programs for high...

  16. Can you get a masters/np with only OR expierence

    RobtheORNurse replied to Lisanurse77's topic in Operating Room

    I have met several NPs that had minimal experience before starting the NP program so I don't see why it would matter if you only have OR experience. You get a good mix in the OR anyway, assessment,...

  17. Late stay vs Call

    RobtheORNurse replied to Junebug59's topic in Operating Room

    Sounds like it may be time to look for another job. Many healthcare systems are doing anything they can to save money (all the while building multimillion dollar additions) and staffing always seems...

  18. Is this the standard for a FST (Military)

    RobtheORNurse replied to ggoodman's topic in Operating Room

    This is obviously a training scenario but, yeah, combat medicine is different from anything else. Worry about sterility? Not possible in most instances. When you are trying to find an abdominal bleed...

  19. How is skin assessed prior to OR arrival ?

    RobtheORNurse replied to mhy12784's topic in Operating Room

    It sounds like some education is in order for the pre-op and post-op staff. Work with your educator to develop a presentation and skills station for skin

  20. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

    RobtheORNurse replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    The OR is the toughest place to work but it is also the best place to work. There is indeed a very steep learning curve and it is not for everyone. It takes a year or more to feel comfortable there....

  21. Kleppinger issues, help!!!

    RobtheORNurse replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

    It sounds like your cables may need to be replaced. They do wear out from time to

  22. Just another "no friends in nursing school" rant

    RobtheORNurse replied to prettywishes's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't worry about it. I graduated many years ago from my first nursing school and even 30 years later, people say to me, "Oh, you were in my nursing class". I don't remember them and frankly,...

  23. Circulator Presence on Induction?

    RobtheORNurse replied to Dielsh's topic in Operating Room

    As the Circulator, I NEVER leave the side of the patient during induction, even if the supervising anesthesiologist is there. Too many things can go wrong at that critical

  24. Jehovah's Witness and Blood Refusal in OR

    RobtheORNurse replied to sugarik13's topic in Operating Room

    In the OR, you, the RN Circulator, are the patient's advocate and have the responsibility to speak for the patient when they cannot speak for themselves. It is highly likely that the surgeon did not...

  25. I need new shoes

    RobtheORNurse replied to Skhernandez's topic in Operating Room

    It is really trial and error, but when you find the perfect shoe, buy several pair as they quickly go out of style and become hard to find, making you start over. Many podiatrists also recommend...