RobtheORNurse

RobtheORNurse

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  1. Learning Ortho Surgical Instruments - Resource Suggestion?

    RobtheORNurse replied to ruddergrl's topic in Operating Room

    Contact your educator for the OR at your facility. They can help you more than you

  2. Nurses: How far is your commute?

    RobtheORNurse replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in a hospital it was about 15

  3. Underage drinking question? please help

    RobtheORNurse replied to xjay22's topic in General Students

    If you plan on becoming a nurse, I would suggest better decision making

  4. Is working in the or really that stressful?

    RobtheORNurse replied to Angeleah's topic in Operating Room

    Is it stressful? Absolutely. But it is one of the most rewarding jobs I ever had. I left the OR nearly 3 years ago after 20 years due to a really good offer from one of our suppliers and I am now an...

  5. Mass Shooting

    RobtheORNurse replied to Bellisimo's topic in Operating Room

    Most ORs I visit are locked for security reasons such as this. You have to have a badge to swipe in order to open the door. Not fool proof but dramatically increases safety. My personal belief is that...

  6. Psych to OR nursing??

    RobtheORNurse replied to Laurel32's topic in Operating Room

    I did it. It was in 1993 and I had previous experience as a Surgical Assistant and a combat medic in the Army with combat experience. I would suggest that you go to your facilities OR Educator and ask...

  7. Over time limit call coverage.

    RobtheORNurse replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    We used to take 3P-7A call, but when it really started getting busy, and several times we were there greater than 24 hours, complaints were foiled with HR and the call schedule was changed so that...

  8. On Call ?

    RobtheORNurse replied to Bell13's topic in Operating Room

    I worked in the OR for 25 years and it was about the same arrangement. If you know that you are going to take call and are good with it, then do it. My longest time working was 32 hours straight,...

  9. How to prep around infected tissue?

    RobtheORNurse replied to LAM2010's topic in Operating Room

    Clean to

  10. Patient education "cheat sheet"?

    RobtheORNurse replied to BurkeandHare87's topic in General Students

    It takes time to get a "flow" to your routine. It took me a couple of years to get my own way of doing things. The greatest tool you have is observing other, more seasoned care givers. Not just...

  11. How to get into a service you like ?

    RobtheORNurse replied to mhy12784's topic in Operating Room

    Ask your manager and service

  12. Bone cement while pregnant

    RobtheORNurse replied to jen029's topic in Operating Room

    Always look at the MSDS for answers to questions on any chemical in your facility. Employers are required by law to keep them on file and available to any employee....

  13. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    RobtheORNurse replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    This was standard when I went to nursing school. Every clinical day we were inspected and if we didn't pass inspection, we were sent home with no grade for that day. Students need to come dress as a...

  14. Bovie grounding pads

    RobtheORNurse replied to target98765's topic in Operating Room

    The important thing to remember is that it has to do with impedance, the larger the surface area, the lower the impedence and therefore the lower heat generated. If using a pediatric pad, which is...

  15. Why do you think nurses leave the profession?

    RobtheORNurse replied to Nacki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I was a patient care nurse for 30 years, the last 25 in the OR. I was tired of the lack of staffing, outright lies told by management, Lack of skill in many of my "colleagues" and no chance to move...

  16. Is scrub role still a thing?

    RobtheORNurse replied to swank123's topic in Operating Room

    The hospital where I worked required all nurses to be able to scrub all cases as well as circulate. We had a high percentage of RN's vs Techs. Probably 60% RN to 40%

  17. Reps in the OR

    RobtheORNurse replied to ORRN4evr's topic in Operating Room

    I am a former OR nurse and now an educator (Rep) for a surgical company. The easiest thins for everyone is the red hat. Reps are necessary in the OR and should be readily identifiable. Some hospitals...

  18. Surgical Plume... needing hard-evidence of it's harmful effects

    RobtheORNurse replied to slickvic5400's topic in Operating Room

    I know this is an old post, but if you still need information on surgical smoke, This is what I do. I am an educator for a smoke evacuation company and former OR nurse for 23

  19. Bovie smoke in the OR

    RobtheORNurse replied to jamieplusfour's topic in Operating Room

    BelleMorteRN- There are many options to use for plume evacuation that does not impede vision of the surgical field. This forum has rules preventing the advertising of specific companies but if you...

  20. Why would nurses voluntarily sign up at for profit schools?

    RobtheORNurse replied to RNdynamic's topic in School, College Programs

    I got my ADN from a state university and honestly, the education was non existent. Too many required courses that had nothing to do with the major and more to do with boosting profit and providing a...

  21. Nursing in Lexington, Ky - Too many schools for too few new grad jobs

    RobtheORNurse replied to kmckenney616's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals are looking for BSN nurses and the market is tight in most cities due to the concentration of nursing programs and the consolidation of hospitals. If you are willing to travel, or move,...

  22. Do you use smoke filtering bovie pencils?

    RobtheORNurse replied to tachy's topic in Operating Room

    Joint Commission Environment of Care Standard 02.02.01 Healthcare Facilities Manage Their Risks Related To Hazardous Materials And Waste The Hospital Minimizes Risks Associated With Selecting,...

  23. ADN in the OR?

    RobtheORNurse replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Operating Room

    I had an ADN for 17 years of OR work. Only toward the end did I get my BSN. We were about 60% ADN 40%

  24. update on call pay- what are you making?

    RobtheORNurse replied to bennett235's topic in Operating Room

    We were getting $4.00 an hour for call. Straight time until 40 hours then time and a half but by the end of the week, we had been sent home so often that it was rare to get time and a

  25. Any peri operative nursing book recommendations?

    RobtheORNurse replied to caughtbuckinoff's topic in Operating Room

    Scrub tech course is another degree program, therefore expensive. Find a hospital offering the OR to new grads or to nurses with no OR experience. The Periop 101 course from AORN is excellent to...