RobtheORNurse

RobtheORNurse

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  1. Advancement as an OR nurse

    RobtheORNurse replied to forestgreen123's topic in Operating Room

    Several avenues to persue as mentioned by Rose Queen. I was an OR nurse for 25 years and got my BSN while doing that and now work as an educator for a surgical device company and working on my MSN in...

  2. DIRECTOR OF NURSING

    RobtheORNurse replied to Nishstar1's topic in Operating Room

    It sounds like one of the main issues is short staffing. Many surgery centers try to save money by running on a skeleton crew but in the long run it ends up costing much more because staff burnout...

  3. OR sabotage? Or Not....

    RobtheORNurse replied to strive's topic in Operating Room

    You have not received adequate training. Find a hospital that has an OR nurse residency program or the AORN Periop 101 course. Most places I have been ( travel to many hospitals in my current job)...

  4. Resource Nurse

    RobtheORNurse replied to kahqgc's topic in Operating Room

    I was a resource nurse for many years and was in the rooms working like everyone else. If the schedule allowed, we were allowed "Resource time" to work on preference cards, contact reps, meet with...

  5. Has anyone switched from psych nursing to OR?

    RobtheORNurse replied to femaleRN's topic in Operating Room

    Dinferential stress. All specialties have stress but I feel like the OR challenged me to learn more and become a better

  6. Has anyone switched from psych nursing to OR?

    RobtheORNurse replied to femaleRN's topic in Operating Room

    I actually did this back in 1993 when I graduated from Nursing school. I had been an LPN on psych for several years and wanted to go to the OR. I applied for the entry program and got accepted. The...

  7. OR Locker Rooms

    RobtheORNurse replied to runningbarefoot's topic in Operating Room

    I think you will find that no will pay attention to it. I have worked in the OR for many years and after seeing the things in the OR, the locker room is no big

  8. Where are all the "older" nurses?

    RobtheORNurse replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The older nurses are in administrative or education roles. After 30 years+, I went to education. Couldn't take 8-12 hours standing at an OR table anymore. Decided to use my experience and training to...

  9. New grad RN wants to be Scrub nurse?

    RobtheORNurse replied to LovedRN's topic in Operating Room

    You may need to relocate. Many hospitals do not allow RNs to scrub, only techs. In the midwest this is not necessarily the case. I worked for 20 years in the OR and scrubbed as often as I wanted

  10. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    RobtheORNurse replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    I must say that I enjoyed caring for patients but grew weary of the politics of the hospital. Constantly changing policies in order to compensate for poor leadership. After 30 years of hands on...

  11. What's so great about OR?

    RobtheORNurse replied to lelms's topic in Operating Room

    I love the OR and have since I first stepped into one at age 18 as an Army Private in Medic training. I have spent over 30 years in nursing, 25 of it in the

  12. Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    RobtheORNurse replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has many specialties and sub specialties. You passed NCLEX so you are a "Real" nurse. Don't let a difference in skill sets make you feel less. If you want to keep up acute care skills, perhaps...

  13. Quitting Nursing School

    RobtheORNurse replied to hmoge's topic in General Students

    hmoge, If you aren't "Feeling it", then it may not be for you. Perhaps you feel like you belong in the healthcare field somewhere, but maybe nursing isn't the correct fit. Try some healthcare...

  14. Stepping away from direct patient care. Would like input

    RobtheORNurse replied to Slippedangel's topic in General Nursing

    I left direct care 3 years ago and never looked back. 25 years of being on call, working holidays and nights as well as lifting heavy patients in the OR took its toll lon my body. I am now a nurse...

  15. If I wasn't good at A&P should I still choose to go into the medical field?

    RobtheORNurse replied to rybs's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend re-taking A&P if possible. If you cannot understand what is going on inside the body, you will not be able to "connect the dots" as it were with disease processes and how changes...

  16. Do you feel safe at work?

    RobtheORNurse replied to Nurse4babies's topic in General Nursing

    I have always felt safe, that being said, I have been stabbed by a patient on the psych floor when I worked there. The key thinfg is to be aware of your surroundings at all times, not just at work....

  17. Help! Scared New Grad RN. Did I make the right career choice?

    RobtheORNurse replied to jpRN51's topic in General Nursing

    Common anxiety. Nursing is not for the faint of heart for sure. My experience is the same as many others here. I became an LPN in the army, got off of active duty and worked for a surgeon. Then worked...

  18. Will I be looked down upon?

    RobtheORNurse replied to GaJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with many nurses that came to the OR and went through an extensive orientation of at least 6 months and then worked a few months just to leave to go to NP or CRNA school. this does make...

  19. Transfer and move on?

    RobtheORNurse replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    You will never know unless you try. Go for the ER job and if it doesn't work out, you can go back to med-surg or any other field of

  20. How do you deal with Doctors that insult nurses?

    RobtheORNurse replied to relusanmi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Having a thicker skin is necessary for nurses but having worked for surgeons especially, many times a nurse calls and asks for a med dose or direction on what to do for a fever over 101 etc....

  21. My nurses week post on social media

    RobtheORNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are posts all over this forum asking why did you become a nurse? or Why should I be a nurse? This is my post on social media from this year's nurses week. I have been a nurse for many years and...

  22. MEN, dont come into nursing

    RobtheORNurse replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    They want to live here because it is the best place to live. Nationalized healthcare has costs associated with it, look at the cost of your premiums since the ACA took effect. Costs go up and quality...

  23. MEN, dont come into nursing

    RobtheORNurse replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have been in nursing for 30+ years and have not regretted a minute of it. I have worked with great people and not so great people, from all around the world. It sounds like it is not the right fit...

  24. New Grad: How can I get experience if nobody will give me a chance?

    RobtheORNurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    It may depend on where you are located as well as a number of other factors. If the market is saturated where you live, consider a longer commute or moving. I have driven as short as 15 minutes to...

  25. I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

    RobtheORNurse replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

    If you plan on being a nurse, you have to ask yourself; If I were a patient, would I want a nurse that uses drugs? You would probably answer "No". Are you "Done"? Perhaps not. Schedule time with your...