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  1. Ok maybe a dumb question but.....

    ortess1971 replied to cristina2581's topic in General Nursing

    I have also seen classmates of mine who were CNA's have a real difficult time thinking like nurses, instead of CNA's. An example: a classmate of mine had a patient who had a fractured arm and was in...

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

    ortess1971 replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, the shortage is starting to become more and more evident. When I was starting nursing school after about 3 years as an ST, I also didn't know if I wanted to become an OR nurse. The med/surg...

  3. OR course

    ortess1971 replied to avimom's topic in Operating Room

    It depends on your facility. Several of the hospitals around here are having RNs that are interested in the OR take a perioperative course at a local school for several weeks. The hospital does pay...

  4. Senior 2 Clinical Selection

    ortess1971 replied to Kabin's topic in Operating Room

    If you want to work OR-I would choose the OR clinical opportunity. The boards base questions on the "ideal" so med/surg clinicals won't help all that much. In fact, they may end up hurting you,...

  5. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    ortess1971 replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    I've been going through grad nurse orientation this week, and we had a one day IV course. My nursing program didn't teach it(most of the programs around here don't) and we also have to get signed off...

  6. Reminiscing

    ortess1971 replied to knockandhello's topic in General Nursing

    They still teach time taping because at my hospital. not everyone gets a pump. Thank God we're not expected to get up out of our chair for a doc anymore- I've done it to be very nice when the doc in...

  7. Stinky Co Worker

    ortess1971 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    And I hate when people do the above when they walk into a bathroom. Nobody's poop smells nice....Poop really used to bother me but since I've been in the OR-I've smelled far worse. The latest gross...

  8. Stinky Co Worker

    ortess1971 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    The other thought is if she has a documented medical condition and people proceed to do something like this, they could end up being reprimanded. Happened to some co-workers of mine...one of the...

  9. Frustrated with the image of nursing

    ortess1971 replied to Missa's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the exact same experience and I think a big contributor is the perception of nurses as "saintly" angelic women.(and men!) Don't get me wrong, compassion is a huge part of what we do but...

  10. Stinky Co Worker

    ortess1971 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I think this poor woman is more than aware she has this problem..how can she not be? For all you know she is seeing a GI doctor already. I would just put up one of those glade air fresheners and try...

  11. Leaving the Profession!

    ortess1971 replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    What I've learned from reading some of these posts, and observing nurses that I work with, is to claim your own career and take advantage of the fact that nursing offers many options...Maybe it's...

  12. Patient--Sexual Predator?

    ortess1971 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    My last semester of nursing school, this happened to a classmate of mine. His patient(psych patient) was severly depressed and had tried to kill himself because he believed he was a child...

  13. Cussing Co-Workers

    ortess1971 replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is that this is such a gray issue. Would I be offended by someone who swore constantly. Hmmm....maybe not offended but I would kind of feel badly for them that they felt this was the only...

  14. Cussing Co-Workers

    ortess1971 replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Also, just because someone is a little potty mouthed doesn't mean they are a bad person or a bad nurse. Let me tell you, I have had some co-workers who may have been a bit "rough around the edges" but...

  15. Drexel

    ortess1971 replied to Annhedonic26's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know what you mean about it getting a little boring. Tomorrow is the last day. Thank God the lady who teaches it is very funny and knowledgeable. It's so weird though-there is always someone in...

  16. addicted patients

    ortess1971 replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Tazzi, you're not a moron. You seem like you want to be the best nurse you can be. But, ultimately, the patients are your concern. If the doctor ordered that med for the patient and the...

  17. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    ortess1971 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Amen to that! How about the large majority of MD's that I've seen who disregard the isloation/ contact precaution signs up near a patients room. They just walk on in there and proceed to their next...

  18. Help ...I'm not a team player

    ortess1971 replied to firegenie's topic in Nursing Career

    You are in a toxic situation and you need to get out before these evil coworkers destroy your love for your job. I know what you mean about wanting to stay and tough it out but sometimes, it's not...

  19. To become a nurse or not

    ortess1971 replied to bluelogic's topic in Nursing Career

    Although, if you work an evening job and are good at managing your time, it is possible to work full-time and go to nursing school. My job gave me valuble experience that carried over to nursing...

  20. Another Five Star Visitor Thread

    ortess1971 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    The more of these posts I read, the luckier I feel to be working in the OR. We have little family contact and when we do, it's usually to go out to the waiting room(thank the Lord for waiting rooms!)...

  21. Another Five Star Visitor Thread

    ortess1971 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

  22. Anyone start there nursing career in the OR

    ortess1971 replied to joey442000's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was going to post my question as a new thread but then I saw this-I just graduated an ADN program and will be working in the OR. I too am interested in being a CRNA someday and was wondering if it...

  23. Drexel

    ortess1971 replied to Annhedonic26's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Actually, that's the program that my employer offers us. We had the first day today and our instructor is pretty good-so far we have gotten some excellent tips. Record wise, I did some checking and...

  24. Kaplan, yay or nay?!?!

    ortess1971 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The good thing is that a lot of the NCLEX books published this year format their questions in the new, alternate format. Ultimately, whatever helps you is worth doing... but still, I think 400.00 is...

  25. need help choosing first RN job!!

    ortess1971 replied to chi town girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would go where your "passion" is- all the good benefits in the world aren't going to help you if you're not interested in the area you're in. I'm kind of an adrenaline junkie though and some people...