Our OR uses Betadine for vag preps. If a patient is allergic to Iodine, the circulator will use CHG. We just found out that CHG is not to be used on mucous membranes and are looking for an alternative prep. Is anyone using Techni-Care? If so, how well does it work, easy to use?
When I went back to school in the BSN degree completion program for Diploma RNs (goes to show you how old I am), I had two back to back clinicals to do. Since they were morning clinicals I worked it out with my boss to come in at 1:00 PM and work until 7:30 PM. This was great for the unit because I covered a busy shift change time and if someone called in sick on the PM shift I was able to help that team out. It was a win-win for me and management.