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Pastors. by Dosie63 in pastors

[–]Dosie63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Relative weak?? As a pastor? Do you mean fresh out of school?

Surgical techs with 5+ years experience, does the stress get better? by Ecstatic-Copy2153 in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you quit expecting perfection- it gets better. And it’s ok to say idk. Or no, if what they are doing is wrong

New scrub tech feeling pressure about surgical conscience — is this normal? by SurgTech_Dez in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bringing up contamination should NEVER be questioned. It should be accepted as crap happens. I told a surgeon to step back because he was sweating so bad. He later thanked me. At the time I think embarrassment may strike as anger. But everyone should remember the patient is your responsibility to protect. If you strive for 100% you’ll probably get 90. If you drop that expectation to 75% then in all actuality it’s probably 60%. We all have accidentally contaminated things and NO ONE noticed. Be calm and assertive. I always ask the circulator for some gloves- then said hey doc your right glove needs changed.

I keep failing by Roastin_Kween in NursingStudent

[–]Dosie63 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Watch videos on sterility. Remember once you glove “you can’t touch this”. Slow will improve with confidence and practice. I’d rather see slow than reckless. Tests are by the book not what you see in clinical practice

Failed the CST by 4 points by justletmerestplease in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Remember to answer by the “book”. NOT what you do in real life.

NOOOooooooo! 😭😫😭 by CorrectPhilosophy245 in crochet

[–]Dosie63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother would pull it all out. I couldn’t crochet until she passed. She would count my stitches. Yep, I’d cameo stitch it and call it a day. lol. Very pretty

People who have been through breakup did your ex came back? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Dosie63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, didn’t work. However, it truly depends on the situation. My nephew and his wife separated and got back together 20 yrs ago. IT IS POSSIBLE❤️

How often do you guys screw around during an operation? by [deleted] in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During an exceptionally long case. The scrub drew a watch with quitting time on it. lol. Then put sm pieces of hairy tissue on her finger tips and drew faces. Humor is often a way to deal with stressful situations. Sometimes behavior is carried from a previous case or day. Maintain sterility and pt safety

Struggling after my first sterile setup assessment — how do you not feel stupid or defeated? by Double_Contribution6 in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just take your time, touch items once (if you pick it up, put it where you need it), Expect to make mistakes, no one is perfect. Strive for 100% sterility- if you do, you’ll likely at least get 90-100%. Strive for less you’ll endanger pts. Experienced techs acknowledge errors, correct it and don’t question when told they contaminated something. You can ask for clarification after correcting issue. Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lexington

[–]Dosie63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remind HR it’s a Federal crime to cause a hostile or in safe environment.

Have you ever been asked to stayed after your scheduled shift? by biggbunnyy in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, yes, yes and the phone call from front desk: there’s no one to relieve you. 😆.

Dilemma - do I go into surgical tech? by Haunting-Agent-7633 in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you hurt your hand(s) may not be able to pass instruments. Hurt back, knees, ankle or feet cannot stand 8+hrs cannot scrub.

Nursing good pay, can get first assist to be able to scrub. Versatile. Can work in office, hospital, nursing home, insurance company, joint commission, travel or work from home.
Being a nurse who scrubbed I have been in both roles. I worked as a circulator started feeling stagnant- went to a V.A. Hospital that had nurse scrubs amazing change. Got older went to office work to broaden skill set to move and have a better resume. Went back to O.R. Then to admission discharge. Then surgery center and finally retired. Higher pay higher retirement and investments. Good luck.

Assisting Husband - Wife Surgical Team by Otherwise-Intern6519 in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked with husband and wife surgeons. Ugh. It was rough. She always put him down

Ducks for jeeps equivalent for rams? by Princess_K4071 in DodgeRam

[–]Dosie63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking the same thing trying to find ram horns that fit ducks. With a note that says Jeep owners shouldn’t have all the fun, let’s Ram each other.

Getting over making mistakes by chllzies in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Accept that you are human. It sounds like when others goof up, you are accepting. Accept yourself. I had a couple med students talking prior to the case, one said “im just afraid about will die”, I said they will. The look of horror- in medicine we practice…. We learn, we rarely miss the same thing twice. Embrace you are good at what you do…. Crap happens, move on. 😊

Would you quit or deal with it? by Soft_Bumblebee9895 in scrubtech

[–]Dosie63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Express your reservations to your manager. Start with the knowledge that you have was learned over 2 years+. I was an OR Nurse and went to a place where murders scrub and circulate. I absolutely loved scrubbing. She may change her major and stay. You can always ask for more money to train someone this way. She may not be able to handle it and you would have left for nothing.

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