CuttingEdgeRN

CuttingEdgeRN

ICU, Surgery

Member

  • Content

    164

  • Visitors

    2,897

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by CuttingEdgeRN

  1. A prime lawsuit

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Kidney stones hurt Ruptured appendix can KILL Which would you treat first? You really can't play judge and jury without knowing more

  2. Patient Modesty

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to creinkent's topic in Operating Room

    This "rant" started in this thread which was finally locked. https://allnurses.com/forums/f39/rnfa-question-273427.html Not sure why this one hasn't been

  3. SCD orders

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, that's an excellent idea. I never thought about that before....like the heparin or locals we put on the table, the antibiotic in the irrigation and the foley insertion without "wriiten "orders or...

  4. SCD orders

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to inspir8tion's topic in Operating Room

    Our preference cards list if the surgeon wants SCDs on, and that's what we go by. In OP dept, they still only put them on if there's a written order. I usually work the holding area and I know which...

  5. help! :)

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Click this link and read the purple square on page 12.

  6. Patients ordering their own meals

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to cdktRN's topic in General Nursing

    My SIL had surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston last month. My brother and I traveled with her. They had Patient ordering and it was awesome. She could order anytime between 6am and...

  7. RNFA Question

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to dutch92602's topic in Operating Room

    Just from reading your other posts, it appears you are seeking opinions about something that personally happen to a family member. You seem to get very upset with any answers you get on the board...

  8. TN nurse here looking for some TX size help

    CuttingEdgeRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi everyone, My brother's wife is having a craniotomy (her 2nd, First was here in TN) at MD Anderson on Fri 12/28. I am coming with them to be with my brother. Is anyone here familiar with this...

  9. TN nurse here looking for some TX size help

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to CuttingEdgeRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you both very much and have a Merry

  10. gowning off of the back table

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    When the tech is getting relief... the gown is opened on the back table (near the edge) But I assume you mean when 1st setting up the case, and yes I have seen it but it is considered bad

  11. Pulling Medications

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

    We have a satelite pharmacy in our OR suite. They have all of our meds pulled and in a baggy ready for pickup between

  12. Free goodies from the OR...

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

    In the cement sculpting kits there is a bristle brush looking thing with a long handle......Great for cleaning the lint out of the dryer

  13. Any RN's that graduated before 1980

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to aholdridge123's topic in General Nursing

    1. why did you go into nursing? i worked as a candy striper in a hospital durring highschool and truly enjoyed it. i was in awe of the nurses. 2. where did you receive your education? methodst...

  14. Clinical Pearls of Wisdom for Floor Nurses

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Removing jewelry before surgery is NOT because the staff might steal it or lose it while patient is under anesthesia. There is the possiblity of swelling and/or a burn from the

  15. A nurse made me so mad, i was ready to choke that nurse!!(rant)

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to joeshmoe59595959's topic in Operating Room

    Joe, Had you payed attention in orientation or in tech school you would have learned just how important counting is for patient safety and you would have realized that your reaction to a patient...

  16. Is the OR the place for me??

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to newish nurse's topic in Operating Room

    The ability to be considered a "newbie" for at least 2 years. (I came to the OR from ICU and it was tough to be "lost" for so long. Must be very assertive and willing to "bite back" if necessary for...

  17. bad clinical experience today

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to FlGasman's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    FlGasman, That circ was a wench! You'll run into those at some point. Usually means they are jealous of your achievements. Why in the world would you NOT be able to push some fent? The "RN" in your...

  18. Can your license be revoked over assault?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY: Why would this nurse hunt down the GF?? The cheating husband is the one who CHEATED on

  19. Where has nurse accountability gone?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to cvicugirl's topic in Nurse Management

    We have a grid with all of our license, BLS, TB and ACLS expiration dates posted on the bulletin board by our timeclock. It stares us in the face every day, lol. NO ONE works

  20. Overtime...What's fair?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I am a "24 hr/wk" employee with 24hr/wk benefits. If they are scrambling for someone to stay over or come in an extra shift, they pay me callback pay. (Time and a half). I work in surgery so maybe it...

  21. prego and think i failed nclex again!!!HELP!

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to lal61006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :cheers::smiley_aa:w00t:

  22. computerized charting in the O.R.

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to mikethern's topic in Operating Room

    We use sales rep pens and peices of card board from gowns..... sorry, couldnt resist

  23. charge rn differential?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to timdmb's topic in General Nursing

    $1.00/hr here. 22 room OR suite and NOT NEAR enough for the aggravation! You have to arrive at 5:30 to make all the assignments and never leave before

  24. Comparing Wages in the OR setting

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to dmclung's topic in Operating Room

    Old thread alert.... These posts were started 6 years ago Welcome to All

  25. such a confusing situation- long-ish

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Telling lies and faking back pain to get out of work... NICE! And we wonder why we are not believed and treated so badly when we truly are sick or in