PositiveVibesRN

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1. Deep Vein Arterialization

   PositiveVibesRN posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi, has anyone ever heard / seen / had any experience with Deep Venous Arterialization procedure? Vascular procedure to save limb. Any information would be greatly appreciated. How often have you seen it and outcomes?

2. Best shoes for OR nursing

   PositiveVibesRN replied to RickyRescueRN's topic in Operating Room

   I developed Plantar Fasciitis my first year in the OR. Brutal. Nothing helped and I dealt with it for over a year... until I bought some Adidas Ultra Boost! I swear by them. Look up how their technology works. Great investment!

3. Calling OR Nurses in CA!!!

   PositiveVibesRN replied to CAnewgrad2016's topic in Operating Room

   Los Angeles area Hospital - Standby was $6 hr, then $8 hr, then moving to $10 hr soon

4. Is it impossible to get in OR or what?

   PositiveVibesRN replied to bryan_del's topic in Operating Room

   Hi, I'm an experience OR RN who started off in the OR as a new grad in California - Los Angeles area. [Trying not to give my identity out to much] BUT YES, IT IS POSSIBLE! I know plenty in the LA, OC, and IE area who started as new grads or who was i...

5. Circulator Presence on Induction?

   PositiveVibesRN replied to Dielsh's topic in Operating Room

   Hi, I work with Anesthesiologists and I would NEVER leave my Anesthesiologist during induction. The second the patient is brought to the room, the patient and the Anesthesiologist has my full attention. Everyone in the room understands this. No one c...

6. new grad relocating to LA county

   PositiveVibesRN replied to sbonve1's topic in California

   There are hospitals that hire new grads outside of residency programs.Residency programs are the most competitive, to be honest, because so many people apply for them. It's the obvious "new grad route" but don't rule out other options. There are many...

7. Informed Consent? Input needed...

   PositiveVibesRN replied to MereSanity's topic in Operating Room

   Hi, I'm curious about this because I do many Ortho and Spine cases which include different approaches and see varying consent forms. First off, KUDOS to you! You're being a vigilant patient advocate and Nurse! Similar to what was stated above, you'r...

8. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

   PositiveVibesRN replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

   I COULD NOT HAVE SAID THIS BETTER MYSELF!!! AGREE WITH THIS A THOUSAND PERCENT!! I'm a new OR Nurse and this gives me hope, pride, and fuels my passion for the OR. I'm going to print your post and place it in our OR as a reminder. True responsibility...

9. Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

   PositiveVibesRN replied to Daetwin2's topic in Relations

   I work with Surgeons all the time and some can be notorious for their negative / sarcastic remarks about staff. There's 2 ways to respond in my opinion.. What "TheCommuter" suggested.. In a playful but call them out on their behavior type of way.. ...

10. Circulating RN Seeking Bridge Program for Scrub Tech

    PositiveVibesRN replied to tsipareht's topic in Operating Room

    I understand your situation. I work at a hospital where I only circulate and get zero to minimal scrub experience. They promised scrub training down the road, when i first got hired but due to staffing issues, as well, circulating has been the priori...

11. Documentation of In and Out screws

    PositiveVibesRN replied to Mytake's topic in Operating Room

    Oh wait, "package of 4 pins" There should be a package sticker that represents all 4 pins in that package, therefore charge once as a unit. If not, always clarify with your REP. Usually they have a charge sheet as well and you can clarify and compar...

12. Documentation of In and Out screws

    PositiveVibesRN replied to Mytake's topic in Operating Room

    Hi, I do spine and ortho cases in which In and Outs are common. I'll share what I do. Charge sheet and Implant sheet are two separate documentation. So for instance if I have 3 screws and 1 was an in and out, I would charge 3 screws but document the ...