CuttingEdgeRN

CuttingEdgeRN

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  1. Tips on inserting Peripheral IV catheter for IV infusions

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to Woman_in_love's topic in General Nursing

    Try this link: https://allnurses.com/forums/f18/iv-tips-tricks-3793.html?highlight=sticking+tips and GOOD

  2. Backbiting Techs.... common?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    ^But But...was Ranch Girl that posted that. How did that show: Originally Posted by CuttingEdgeRN? I love the internet! lol

  3. Backbiting Techs.... common?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Every OR has a few employees like that (NOT just the techs). If "most of the techs" are that way, then it sounds like it is particular to that facility. Maybe they feel threatened about being replaced...

  4. Please tell me how to learn to circulate!!!!

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Our preference cards are on computer and printed out for case carts to be pulled. We update on the card durring the case , sign it, and turn it in with our records. We have a secretary assigned to...

  5. Teds and SCD's?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    At my hospital, TEDS and SCDs require a doctors order. In surgery we have a list of surgeons (lots) that want them on all cases, no matter how quick. Those we write a verbal order for. Other surgeons...

  6. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU, SICU

    The above poster has the same attitude about us lowly diploma RN's also. (read other posts on that subject!) I worked in ICU as a new grad (alas, was 20 years ago) and was precepted by an LPN. My goal...

  7. For physiology studs only..

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That's exactly how it is in our O.R. NO ONE is a DNR. Did I guess correctly about the swollen thumb and donuts??? Did I win a

  8. For physiology studs only..

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    He ate the donuts TOO FAST and accidently BIT his

  9. Articles like this that anger CRNAs

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

    I am an "other nurse". I work in surgery as a holding area nurse and/or circulator. The CRNA's in the group here are awesome! They are so helpful to the circulators and very willing to teach. If I...

  10. OR nurses & students

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to RNin2007's topic in Operating Room

    One student nurse experience: Very nice surgeon doing an abdominoplasty. He was explaining to the student (not scrubbed) about the muscles showing and says "Look right here, this feels.. " Student...

  11. Retention of OR nurses

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to blue_cheez's topic in Operating Room

    Excellent management, less call, NO 12 hour shifts, re-train the "one trick ponies" and "show me the money!"

  12. Help! Acls Class

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to mandrews's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.randylarson.com/acls/start.html Someone posted this link in another topic. I found it very

  13. Malpractice Insurance

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to AngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most homeowners insurance companies offer nurse malpractice, as long as you aren't in an advanced practice like CRNA. I have State Farm and they provide coverage for an extra $89.00 a year :) on our...

  14. Question about AA's

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

    Here's the "huge thread" on this subject: https://allnurses.com/forums/f16/heres-what-aas-really-think-crnas-65533.html?highlight=crna+versus+anesthesia+assistant I am an RN, NOT a CRNA, working in...

  15. CRNA's or Students in Northeast Tennessee

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

    Come to Southwest Tennessee! We have lots of computers AND hospitals! LOL I bet someone from that area will respond soon. Good Luck,

  16. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting (yet redundant) topic. Unfortunately, for now, "BS" degree means "exactly what it stands for" in bedside nursing. As far as pay and respect goes anyway! ... as you were.... FLAME

  17. Hearing Impaired Nurses

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to ark-two's topic in General Nursing

    I have nerve deafness equal in both ears and wear a hearing aid. For some reason, I ended up in the OR for my whole career. (rules out lip reading for sure!) We rarely use a stethoscope, so that's not...

  18. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    BSN is printed on the badges where I work. No extra pay for it though. Hmmm...wonder why DIPLOMA isn't on

  19. Crosstraining to pacu

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to joey442000's topic in PACU

    Our OR nurses have ACLS and EKG training and function very well in a code. Granted, I would also feel out of my element in the PACU and would want a solid orientation. Sometimes, we have had to...

  20. Techs and MEDS?????

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I work in a 24 room OR suite. We have mostly certified scrub techs scrubbing and RN's circulating. I never pour medications onto the sterile field until the tech LABELS the cup. I show the medication...

  21. What are you using for vag preps?

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to suet's topic in Operating Room

    If allergic to betadine, we use

  22. Managing the sterile field

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to nellie_nurse812's topic in Operating Room

    We can "turn our ortho rooms around". The anesthesia machine and equipment can be moved to the opposite side, depending on right or left, so that the extremity and sterile tables are always away from...

  23. Managing Perceptions (male nurse/student in OB)

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to Works2xs's topic in General Nursing

    You are right, I was having a bad day and I

  24. Managing Perceptions (male nurse/student in OB)

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to Works2xs's topic in General Nursing

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  25. ADN or BSN please read before you flame

    CuttingEdgeRN replied to tankandroxy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I have a diploma (comparable to an ADN) and live in TN. There is no pay difference at all. You can get hired to all of the same jobs. Most management positions say "BSN preferred". Experience seems...