CuttingEdgeRN

CuttingEdgeRN

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  1. Tips on inserting Peripheral IV catheter for IV infusions

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

    ^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?

    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!!!!

    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?

    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?

    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. 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. He ate the donuts TOO FAST and accidently BIT his
  9. 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

    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

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

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

    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

    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. 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?

    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

    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?

    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

    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?????

    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?

    If allergic to betadine, we use
  22. Managing the sterile field

    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)

    You are right, I was having a bad day and I
  24. Managing Perceptions (male nurse/student in OB)

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  25. ADN or BSN please read before you flame

    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...