ORSmurf

ORSmurf

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  1. Handoff's.......lunches, breaks, change of shift

    ORSmurf replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

    We document breaks, lunches and change of shift in our nurses notes on the Op. record. We always do a count when staff changes as

  2. Only a few weeks left as a tech....

    ORSmurf replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Congratulations!! I went from a LVN/Scrub to RN/Circ. last year. It took me about 6 months before I started feeling comfortable. I'm a perfectionist and am generally harder on myself than anyone...

  3. Retention of OR nurses

    ORSmurf replied to blue_cheez's topic in Operating Room

    1. Management that treats all staff FAIRLY 2. A manager that will be a strong advocate for their staff 3. Even call distribution 4. Enough equipment to do the job properly (and in working condition!)...

  4. RN to BSN online

    ORSmurf replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated from an ADN program in May 2005 and am considering doing the RN-BSN on-line program thru Chico State University. Is there anyone who has done their program? I've never tried on-line...

  5. First year = depression?

    ORSmurf replied to Serenyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi S, I totally know what you mean. I finished my ADN program last May and have been working as a circulator in the OR. It's stressful learning a new job and I was constantly feeling anxious and I'd...

  6. Are nurses treated badly?

    ORSmurf replied to -alice-'s topic in General Nursing

    No, not at all! I am lucky to be at a small hospital where I get to work with some really wonderful Dr's. It's sort of like a big family there - very enjoyable work

  7. Does it get better?

    ORSmurf replied to Tentorio2002's topic in Operating Room

    If you love the OR, try to hang in there. I took my first job as an LVN learning to scrub and after about 6 months of orientation I thought I'd made a mistake. It takes a long time to learn to be a...

  8. What is your salary?

    ORSmurf replied to daniele72's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN and work 9 days a pay period (still considered full time) and gross an average of $5,000/mo.. I work in the OR, so there is a lot of on-call and overtime. I only work full time for the...

  9. How often are you called in during on call?

    ORSmurf replied to Kate0140's topic in Operating Room

    I am almost always called in when I'm on call. The weekends are the worst because we're on from Friday until Monday, so sometimes it feels like a bad dream that won't end! The worst one in recent...

  10. Silly Question

    ORSmurf replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in Operating Room

    It sounds like a bedside position. You should check with HR to

  11. What nursing shoes do your recommend?

    ORSmurf replied to XtineRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like Klogs - very soft and cushy, plus they're easy to keep clean. Be sure to get some sort of slip on (you don't want to mess with shoe laces after you have globs of junk drip on your feet!...

  12. LPNs in OR?

    ORSmurf replied to Mistify's topic in Operating Room

    I also worked in OR straight out of LVN school and loved it! I was already working in the same hospital as a CNA while I went through the LVN program and so I knew the person in charge of the OR and...

  13. The big test!!!

    ORSmurf replied to Lasoniamacaroni's topic in Operating Room

    I like the advice already posted. I agree that offering to help in any way while you're there would be great. I think it also might be nice to bring in some treats - muffins or cookies or something....

  14. Critical Thinking??

    ORSmurf replied to holistic1's topic in LPN to RN

    Thinking about your thinking while thinking about your

  15. Got in, now more ?'s!!

    ORSmurf replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    I was a scrub/LVN for 8 years and got my RN May '05. I started orienting to circulate in June... and I'm still learning! I knew there would be a lot to learn and it would take time, but I am at the...

  16. call pay

    ORSmurf replied to callbabe's topic in Operating Room

    I work in Northern California and we get $6.50/hr to carry the pager and time and a half with a 3 hour minimum for call backs (double time after 12

  17. PLZ explain "call"

    ORSmurf replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    I agree that this will vary quite a bit. I can tell you about call where I work: We're on call one night during the week and about every 5th weekend (Friday-Monday@7am). We usualy get called in for...

  18. What is a RNFA?

    ORSmurf replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    I work at a small community hospital in Northern California. You are right, there's a very low turnover rate (I've worked at this hospital for 11

  19. What is a RNFA?

    ORSmurf replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    Where I work, we get $6.50/hr to carry the beeper, time a half when we get called in, and a 3 hr minimum with each call

  20. 2 jobs in 1?????

    ORSmurf replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    I think if you convey your enthusiasm to work in the OR, it's a good start. Some of the qualities that I think are great in an OR nurse are - flexibility, organization, team player, ability to remain...

  21. 2 jobs in 1?????

    ORSmurf replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    Sounds like a great opportunity! Where I work, all the RN's can also scrub, which makes you much more versatile. We also have a few scrub techs, but the majority of our staff are RN's. I love being...

  22. Northern California Nursing Salaries

    ORSmurf replied to sospaingirl's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Dats, I live in that area - good choice! It's a great place to live (although, the housing and rental prices have been going up the last few years). I would recommend that you call or e-mail the...

  23. OR Internship Interview

    ORSmurf replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in Operating Room

    Congratulations on the opportunity! I've been working in the OR for over 8 years. I was an LVN/Scrub until I graduated from the RN program in May. I've been orienting to circulate since then, and I...

  24. Why Become an RN?

    ORSmurf replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    I wanted to go back to school for my RN degree for three main reasons: 1. More opportunities 2. Better pay 3. I was SO tired of that blasted question, "Why didn't you go for the

  25. Staffing in Total Joint Cases

    ORSmurf replied to magsk's topic in Operating Room

    One Orhopod, one assistant, one scrub and one circulator. If you're lucky, a second circulator will help gather equipment and help you set up the room in the morning, but don't always count on