How well we manage our time in the O.R. will ultimately determine the entire surgical experience for our patients, for our surgeons, and for ourselves. … Read More Keeping Time in Perspective in the O.R.
I finally broke down and had surgery to relieve my pain from plantar fasciitis. It’s been an experience!… Read More Plantar Fasciitis, Surgery, and Recovery
2020 has been one HECK of a year so far. And to be honest, I’m not exactly optimistic about what these last 3 months have in store for us. I’d say it can’t get worse, but we all know that it can…… Read More Just a quick update…
I currently live in Alabama. And for registered nurses across our state, this is the year to renew our licenses. Fees and continuing education credits are due by the end of the year in order to be renewed for the next two years. If you also live in Alabama, consider this a friendly reminder! If… Read More Continuing Education for O.R. Nurses
What does patient care look like in the OR? I’ve written before about patient care, and how different patient care is in the OR compared to other nursing specialties. But today, I want to look at patient care from a slightly different angle, and take a closer look at how we treat, or should treat,… Read More The Impartiality of the Operating Table
Ah…The Christmas season is upon us. Christmastime brings lights, decorations, and the hustle and bustle of shopping to find just the right gift for everyone on our lists. And all the while holiday parties, church services, and school performances are competing for our time and attention. And in a sad twist of coincidence, it’s also… Read More The Christmas Season in the O.R.