surenot442

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1. "Just one more thing" for the bedside RN to do

   surenot442 posted a topic in Critical Care

   Ever since the pandemic has started I have felt there has been more pressure and more tasks than ever delegated to the bedside nurses. As many left the hospital to work from home I have felt the...

2. Bagging ETT

   surenot442 replied to stacylethani's topic in Critical Care

   Besides turning up fi02 there are other interventions you can initiate. Suctioning and providing oral care, adjusting sedation, assessing if your patient requires a bite block, re-positioning, and...

3. OR nurses pls comment

   surenot442 replied to Lac1527's topic in Operating Room

   I came in as a new grad with no medical background. I love the amount of anatomy I have learned as well as a really strong base in the actual procedures I have. I don't like the M-F 8 or 10 hour days....

4. Need Help. Is this a reasonable travel pay package?

   surenot442 replied to NurseK94's topic in Travel

   The first problem you have here is that you are taking the housing. You should take the tax free stipend which should get you an extra $1000 a week and find your own accommodations. The pay per hour...

5. The OR is loosing its sparkle

   surenot442 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I used to want to take my CNOR and maybe one day get my RNFA but I am feeling disinterested and un-motivated more and more lately. The high turnover, un-motivated staff, and the management team who...

6. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

   surenot442 replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   I too was a new grad in the OR, I have now been doing it for 1.5 years. No doubt the OR has a steep learning curve, don't be too hard on yourself right out of the gate. Give it some time and absorb...