SFCardiacRN

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1. Scrub clothes vending machines

   SFCardiacRN replied to R.T.'s topic in Operating Room

   We use the PIXIS scrub dispensing system. It works great. Our scrub losses were 100k yearly before this system (mostly due to surgical residents and other departments "borrowing"). It has a camera...

2. to the dark side

   SFCardiacRN replied to CAmedic's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Before I found Allnurses.com, I would have told you it is crazy to do the LVN to RN route. Several threads have addressed this issue (do a search) and there are some pretty good arguments for this...

3. Staying Overnight In Pacu With Icu Pt

   SFCardiacRN replied to jabdab's topic in PACU

   Our charge RN and E1 anesthesiologist will not allow an ICU case to start until a bed (read RN!) is available. Usually, the surgeon/resident will just transfer an ICU pt. to TCU. There are enough...

4. Question about story (pt refuse treatment)

   SFCardiacRN replied to capribry's topic in General Nursing

   Anyone can sue. Winning is another matter. Based on the facts of this probably fictitious ethical dilemma, the hospital did no

5. Lookin for viewpoints: large vs med

   SFCardiacRN replied to Works2xs's topic in General Nursing

   It is rare to be able to contrast management styles/personalities when looking for employment. It is your direct manager that will have a lot to do with how satisfactory your job will be. If you have...

6. Professional Misconduct

   SFCardiacRN replied to bertita's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like one thing less for you to worry about if someone else has the roster. And you can always keep a copy. I would apologize.

7. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

   SFCardiacRN replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   These kinds of things happen slowly and in baby steps, but they do happen. We now have the technology, through the Da Vinci robotic arm, for surgeons to operate remotely. It is not unconceivable that...

8. Seeking advice on rotating shifts

   SFCardiacRN replied to MrRN2006's topic in General Nursing

   I too would look for a more stable environment. Permanent rotating shifts tell me this employer is having a lot of

9. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

   SFCardiacRN replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   There was a time when only MD's could take blood pressures. It was not that long ago when only MD's ran perfusion machines. As medical technology advances and nursing education advances, the skill...

10. Area/speciality with most "knowledge"

    SFCardiacRN replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    I like the constantly changing technology of the OR but I must say I am greatly impressed with the knowledge base of cardiac ICU nurses. Oh, and don't forget the variety of ER and the Independence of...

11. Need Help with Case Study Plz.

    SFCardiacRN replied to amynahmed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is hard to diagnose abdominal pain. Concentrate on the other symptoms and let us know where you are heading. Then I'll help. Nursing is about learning critical thinking and case studies are how you...

12. families with clipboards/notebooks

    SFCardiacRN replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    I consider "taking care of the family" as part of patient care. Sometimes limits have to be set and sometimes the families can be unruly. Usually these families have had a bad experience with another...

13. Most easy job in Nursing?

    SFCardiacRN replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Try

14. Most easy job in Nursing?

    SFCardiacRN replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Pacu.

15. Is a Surgeon accountable for slander??

    SFCardiacRN replied to lorster's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you take the advice from above you should dust off your resume at the same time.