CuttingEdgeRN

CuttingEdgeRN

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  1. Starting IV's

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to bsunbeam's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the OR and I always use lidocane if starting an 18g or larger. Sometimes even for a 20g depending on the situation. I have never seen lidocaine shrink a vessel or cause one to roll. We have...

  2. I freaked out

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    Bring donuts to work for everyone (enough for janitors especially!!!). That always works, LOL They'll end up laughing with

  3. Fast Track?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Emergency

    Here's another: fast trak - try to get the patient in and out in 1 hour. non-urgent...RN monitor until MD can see..... urgent...MD should see within 1 hour AND Emergent...MD sees NOW...

  4. Fast Track?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Emergency

    Try this forum posting I found in search:

  5. Fast Track?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Emergency

    Are you asking about an airway issue? Could mean the fast trach LMA? It is used for expected difficult intubations, inorder to ventilate the patient in between intubation attempts. Or maybe a triage...

  6. Surgeons "go ahead" problem ?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    We don't take our patients back until the surgeon has spoken to the patient in the holding area and signed the

  7. I Circulated my first case by myself!

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to tessa_RN's topic in Operating Room

    :w00t: Congrats! I am glad your first case went so well! That's all you needed was a confidence booster! Good for you to have volunteered

  8. Medical orders for lidocaine for IV starts

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to bosswheadache's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the OR and we are allowed to use lidocaine for IV starts (and always do if 18g, sometimes even for 20's). Our pharmacy has them pre drawn up and labled in the holding area IV

  9. 501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    92. Most of your favorites folder are links to certain posts so you can quickly click to see what has been added. 93. You sat here for at least 10 minutes determined to add something to this

  10. Any foreign nurse experienced this before or I am alone?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to sirin's topic in International Nursing

    I am not a foreign nurse but I have had trouble understanding a phone order from a doctor. You are certainly not alone on this! I just ask them to spell it and if it makes them angry,then that's their...

  11. Transport to PACU

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to elcue's topic in PACU

    I suppose it would work either way. Guess it doesn't take an RN to steer the stretcher. Seems most anesthesia providers never pay attention to where or even if a drain is placed and usually has to...

  12. Transport to PACU

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to elcue's topic in PACU

    Depends on who your anesthesia provider was! CRNAs usually give an awesome report. Ologists mostly just silently wait on vital signs. My report is more a "nursing" inspired report while anesthesias...

  13. Stupid little mistakes....

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I believe the internship is 6 months. This is for a new surgery nurse with no prior OR experience. We have an OR nurse educator that starts them out in class. Reading manuals and doing online...

  14. Stupid little mistakes....

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    After reading these posts, I have been very aware of my interns needs! I made it a point today to "back off" and gave her a chance to ground the patient, help with positioning, start prepping, ect. I...

  15. Transport to PACU

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to elcue's topic in PACU

    WOW..hope my facility doesn't hear about this, LOL. We call to alert PACU we are on the way, accompany patient and anest. and give our report. Then (a lot of the times) we have to finish up our "novel...

  16. OR nurses operating C-arm Fluoro?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to peddler's topic in Operating Room

    :yeahthat:

  17. Stupid little mistakes....

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Hi everyone :) Is there not a nurse educator for the OR there? If so, y'all need to be giving her some feedback. Our educator puts orientees in ONE specialty for at least a month or so, before moving...

  18. Chat Room Access????

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to maryshome8's topic in General Nursing

    Please note: As of 2-22-06, we have changed our chat room privileges (announcement here). In order to participate in the allnurses.com chat room, you have to meet the following criteria: You have to...

  19. Lets play with titles!

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Regurgitation Negotiator (sounds very

  20. What made you decide to work where you do

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to mom12's topic in General Nursing

    My first job was in ICU. I worked there as a senior nursing student and just stayed when I graduated. I went to watch a CABG in OR one day and felt like I was "at home". Immediately applied and was...

  21. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    1.Type of nurse? Surgical RN (part-time) 2. How many hours work per week? scheduled 24, usually get talked into an extra shift every pay period, plus some call. 3. How many years of nursing? 20 4....

  22. Somebody please set things straight for me!

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    lol.. sorry had to giggle. You should read some of the postings in the operating room forum from frustrated OR nurses! (some) surgeons = spoiled toddlers. There are days that I feel like a pre-school...

  23. Would you or wouldn't you?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to White Shoes's topic in General Nursing

    Can you teach your neighbor how? Use an orange or whatever. Let her give the shot after a few practice sticks. She must have an order since she HAS the B12 there

  24. The business of being a CRNA

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

    Popcorn anyone? Butter? (sorry, couldn't

  25. Back to the OR on Monday...As a GN!!!

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats to both of you and welcome HOME! The OR is truly a love it or hate it kind of