CuttingEdgeRN

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

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 closed.

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 even a nurse written verbal order. I think I will...

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 surgeons want them and I put them on. (Most do) Mo...

Click this link and read the purple square on page 12. http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1132621842912Winter2005.pdf

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 10:30pm. A menu was provided for her and a guest menu wit...

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 differing from your own thoughts, and especially if so...

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 hospital? We are staying at the Rotary House. Thanks

Thank you both very much and have a Merry Christmas!

Thank you so much for sharing. Your story has helped me see a close family member in a different light.

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 technique.

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

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 trap.

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 hospital school of nursing in what year did you grad...

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 electrocautery.

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 safety issue was totally unacceptable. Had you been a m...

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 patient safety and bite your lip instead of biting ...

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 sRNa title says you can! I work in an OR with many S...

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

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 expired!

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 is different on the floor. overtime is hours worke...

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

$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 3:30.

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