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  1. Had my first cranky surgeon today.....

    ortess1971 replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    This surgery was done laparoscopically-typically, a patient always receives general anethesia for a laparoscopic case. He was working in a very small area(used the balloon expander trocar) and the...

  2. Had my first cranky surgeon today.....

    ortess1971 replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Me neither- no actual contact was made but he's kind of a big guy with a big belly so he just kind of bustled over and I got out of the way. I can be dramatic in my writing

  3. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    ortess1971 replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    Mine was ENFP- it stated that I hate bureaucracy(sp?)-which is true(always trying to "stick it to the man") and that I fall within the "champion idealist" category, meaning that advocacy is big with...

  4. Dang shoes!!!

    ortess1971 replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    I think my next option is going to be a good sneaker...several people at work have said the same thing-maybe I'll save the crocs for when I go to Florida because they are fine for almost a whole...

  5. I'm sick of nursing unions!!!

    ortess1971 replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Part of the problem is a certain amount of "prissiness" on the part of some nurses. For example, one of the hospitals around here has the Teamsters-and they have a very good situation for the nurses....

  6. Off and Running!!!

    ortess1971 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Today was my first day in an actual room(circulating). Two total joints and an emergency belly case. Tired, so very tired and my feet hurt-I love it though! Looks like they are keeping me with pretty...

  7. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    ortess1971 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The OR is cool like that-age and experience are valued...The docs love the ones who have "been there, done that" because they know what they need. I am 35 and am one of the youngest people working...

  8. OR/ Theatre nurse plese help...

    ortess1971 replied to ice_01's topic in General Nursing

    Hi-glad to hear you are interested in OR nursing. Yes, you still give meds but it's a little different. For instance, you may mix antibiotic to go into irrigation or an IV bag. Also, heparin...

  9. Celebratory Tattoo?

    ortess1971 replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My cousin got her first tattoo today and I went for moral support(I have 4). I was tempted to get mine today but I still haven't settled on a design I like so I'm going to hold off until I find one I...

  10. Back to the OR on Monday...As a GN!!!

    ortess1971 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I'm starting my orientation in the OR on Monday and am very excited...The orientation process is very boring though(the general graduate nurse orientation) I'm the only one of us going to the OR so a...

  11. Police Killed Our Patient

    ortess1971 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, while I feel badly for someone who is mentally ill, if they are dangerous or have comitted a violent crime, they should be institutionalized. Why is it harsh to want them off the street where...

  12. Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    ortess1971 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I know there is a difference between aggressive and assertive..I have found though that the ones who from the start don't take any s%$t and are very confrontational fare much better. I myself found...

  13. Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    ortess1971 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    From a newbie's point of view-sometimes it seems as though you can't win when you're a new nurse. If you are quiet and tend to err on the side of caution because you know deep down you still have a...

  14. Nursing Shortage

    ortess1971 replied to olichi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  15. Are some environments beyond hope?

    ortess1971 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't think that all OR people are this way. A big part of any toxic environment is management-this stuff has to be nipped in the bud early. It's possible but you have to have a manager with...

  16. Abandoning babies at Hospitals LEGAL?!?!

    ortess1971 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I also think it should be legal. I do however, feel badly for these kids when they grow up and have no family medical history. I'm a firm beliver that adopted children have every right to their...

  17. Celebratory Tattoo?

    ortess1971 replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the reply...I have been looking for a symbol to use..I thought maybe that symbol with the snake around the pole but I think that's more of a medical symbol. Then I saw a chinese symbol for...

  18. Police Killed Our Patient

    ortess1971 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, and there are also plenty of criminals who claim to be mentally ill when it's convenient. My argument is that a cop can't tell in a split second who is homicidal, or mentally ill. In my state...

  19. Police Killed Our Patient

    ortess1971 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I basically agree with what you have said-although I think pepper spray should be the first choice then tazer them if that doesn't work. The cold hard fact is that these cops are doing their job and...

  20. Need advice on 2 floors......help!

    ortess1971 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you should go for the ICU position-the experience you get there is incredible, if you can work ICU, you can do pretty much anything. Med/surg is a high burnout area and the classmates I have...

  21. what is OR trauma like

    ortess1971 replied to kcorny8's topic in Operating Room

    :yeahthat:

  22. pls help- what should I do?

    ortess1971 replied to nurseinlimbo's topic in Operating Room

    It sounds like your preceptor is not that secure in her own abilities...The doctor was right, she should have let him know that you were in a learning process and it sounds like what she did instead...

  23. Do i look tasty???

    ortess1971 replied to imamommynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know it's hard to stick up for yourself when you're new but it can be done. You just have to make sure you do it in a professional manner. Take the high road. I'm not sure just trying to survive it...

  24. I got my feelings hurt..by my OWN sister (adn vs. bsn)!!

    ortess1971 replied to RNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that your sister is probably feeling a little jealous. I have had friends that graduated with a four year degree in psychology, english, etc. and they are unable to find a decent paying job...

  25. Do i look tasty???

    ortess1971 replied to imamommynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think people have a problem with the general nature of the statement. I think bullying of this nature is still alive and well, however. It's unfortunate that some people feel the need to make others...