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Thanks Ned. Sounds like you had very thorough training! Where Im at there isn't a formal X amount of weeks or months of training. But they are putting me to scrub initially and I don't know if that is really the best thing for me since I haven't scrubbed in years, much less in hearts.

Im an experienced circulator starting to train in hearts. How long did it take for you to feel somewhat comfortable? How long was your orientation in the specialty? What did your orientation consist of? Do you scrub or only circulate. I will have to do both. Thanks for any info.

This occupational health is part of the hospital, not an outside company.

wellbutrin and celexa.

Sarah, I didn't think so either, but the wording was so intimidating that I was nervous that I might be "found out" One nurse said the Rx were controlled substances! I told her they were NOT controlled substances at all. There is already so much stigma associated with "psych meds" I was really uncomfortable. I don't think that this should be legal

No, I didn't divulge. This is on the form that is given to all new hires. Only asked about antidepressants. Since I had to give urine sample I thought I'd better comply and not risk losing the position. But gee….

No excuses for the yelling surgeon. When Im precepting anyone I tell the surgeon at the beginning of the case to extend a little more patience. After all, we all have to start somewhere and they shouldn't forget that. Some surgeons are "yellers", politely and firmly remind them you are doing your best and that you are still new to the OR. Good luck!

So I just got hired at a big public hospital system and the pre employment paperwork states I have to bring any anti-depressant medication bottles to my pre-employment appointment. When I get there they make copies of my medication Wellbutrin and Celexa Rx and then require me to get a release from my doctor stating Im cleared to work. What?! Invasion of privacy and humiliating!! Can they do this??? Well I guess they can since they just did! Has anyone else heard of this?

Wow, we have 1 tech and 1 circ. What cases do you do that are combined? We do a lot of robotic gyn, bariatric and thoracic but they are all robotic.