I start my clinical program in a few weeks and I’ve had a hell of a time finding deodorant. For context, I have not used an antiperspirant in years. I use old spice non-antiperspirant deodorant. I was complaining a some friend about having trouble finding deodorant that is both unscented AND non-antiperspirant, and they told me that I’d basically be paying for nothing. The logic makes sense, but I don’t want to start using an antiperspirant again if I don’t have to. I don’t like it and neither does my skin. But now I’m worried that an unscented deodorant won’t do anything. Is my friend right? Does anyone have brand recs for non-antiperspirant deodorant? Or do I just need to buck up and buy the antiperspirant?

Thanks in advance, I know this is sort of a silly question.

CST, ortho mostly, 6 years. we had a traveler with us in the fall for a 13 weeker and one slow afternoon someone in the break room asks her half joking what the contract pays. she just says it. 2150 a week. then she looks at our faces and goes wait, what do they pay staff here

i said mine, 26.40, and hearing both numbers in the same room messed me up a little. shes scrubbing the same total knees with the same surgeon who throws the same tantrums

then she spent like ten minutes telling us what her last few contracts paid and which systems around here her agency friends said were desperate for ortho. that was more useful salary info than 6 years of performance reviews gave me

i cant travel, my situation doesnt allow it. but i interviewed at two of the places she named, got 30.25 at one, and my hospital countered at 30 with cvor training to keep me. i stayed. almost 4 more an hour for two interviews and one awkward chat with my manager

i even put my old and new numbers on levels.fyi after, half out of spite tbh. talk to your travelers, they have nothing to lose and they know everything

So I have been out of school for 4 years after I got my degree. I wasn't ready to be a surgical tech at that time so I became a a endo tech for a few years. Recently i decided to go to my manager a d tell them that I wanted to become a surg tech and they changed my role. I feel better than I did when I started but I definitely don't feel good enough to be on call yet. They're treating me like I haven't been out of clinical for 4 years

On top of that I struggle to get any fundamental cases like lap appys or lap choles because they have three surg tech students and I seemingly get the shit end of the stick when it comes to cases. It doesnt make any sense to me because they have alot more time to learn than I do. One day I'll be in neuro, the next day I'll be doing an ORIF. Then I'll go another week without doing those cases and be expected to recall everything.

Idk I just feel very uneasy about taking call that soon and feel like our nurse educator is trying to get me rolling so she can focus on the students.

Also, what’s some things you like and dislike being a scrub tech? I’m a Respiratory therapist, but I’m always fascinated with what you guys do.

anyone attend Evita in Arizona east valley institute ? what are the class hours ? and how do clinicals work ?

I’m curious about taking classes in becoming a scrub tech but am concerned about some details

I have a fused spine and have read in a few places that it takes a toll on the body. I also read that eye surgery lets you sit, is that realistic? If so is there a good balance of standing and sitting and how difficult is it for someone new to specialize?

Realistically do you get bathroom breaks? I don’t want to mess myself at work

How quickly did you get used to the gore/visuals/smell of surgery? I’m not the most squeamish person but it’s going to take me a bit to adjust. Do you get to observe surgery before you have to participate in it?

Is there a specialization that seems I would be best suited for with these concerns, if at all?

I've been in clinicals for about two and a half months now, and I'm still making stupid mistakes that I feel should be second nature by now. I think a lot of it comes down to me being nervous and worried about messing up, which causes me to make silly errors. I'd love to hear about what worked for everyone and what helped them improve during clinicals!

I hope this isn't a dumb question but I start clinicals next month and have heard you will be tested/asked questions when doing a surgery. So what exactly will be asked? Will it be regarding the procedure/instruments, the anatomy, or a mix of everything? I am SO nervous, I do not want to look stupid in front of a surgeon or preceptor. It is so scary to be a student sometimes. I just want to be prepared for the questions I may be asked so I know.

I have been studying my butt off over summer break but I am worried it is not enough. I am really worried about the anatomy part because anatomy was hard for me and I am nervous it will look completely different in person than it does in the textbooks. I am reviewing anatomy these last few weeks of summer break so I am hoping I am just really overthinking it. Any advice is appreciated!

Hello everyone, I’m a new tech and I’ve on orientation for 3 months and I feel like I’m not improving, I honestly feel like quitting. I currently work at an hospital who does robotics and other specialties. but my clinical site was Ortho & spine. The pressure from my manager is not making it easy either. How long did it take you guys to get your confidence and the steps in surgery? I’m feeling like a failure and I hate this feeling.

So I was using kyna scrubs for quite some time but I feel like they are just not as good as I imagined as everything keeps falling out of my pockets and the material just keeps having lint buildup and I feel not enough pockets are available so if you are facing the same problem could let me know what can be done better to make scrubs better as a medical professional or med student or a nurse

I'm training a new hire for the first time tomorrow & just want some advice from seasoned preceptors/ trainers!! I've been a tech for 3 years this month. we only do one specialty at our facility. I just want to make sure I do a good job. thank you!

I start clinicals next month and was curious what I should bring with me. What did you guys take to your clincal rotations?

In the beginning of September, I will start my new journey as an OR nurse at a community hospital that preforms surgeries of all specialties (excluding neuro, CV, and CT)

What are some recourses I can be studying now so that I am more prepared when I go in? Any YouTube channels that you recommend to learn surgical instruments or sterile techniques? I feel that if i start learning now, maybe some of the concepts I am taught during orientation can be picked up a little quicker thanks to the human brain loving familiarity. I am humbly open to any advice! I love learning and am so excited.

Thank you for your help!

In middle TN area, are there some legit contracts for newer scrubs. I signed up for a travel newsletter and later received lots of spam messages.
‘this is Ajeet. this is Faraz. this is Sundsmitha a’ Like even the names/ messages would have typos. Hadn’t even applied to anything yet.

I’m new to the area, can confidently do general, ent, *most* not all gyn. Moved abruptly so didn’t have time to get things in line before the move. Any help?

Did anyone here attended the NYU surgical tech program? or Aims education program ( new jersey) thank you!

I currently live in upstate but is soon moving to nyc/nj area and was looking at different schools.

If you guys recommend other schools lmk!

i start my 20 month surg tech program at the end of the month, and i was wondering if anybody could provide me with any materials they found helped them through their schooling! it could be anything from certain clothing/shoes, specific bags, stationery, studying tools, books, etc.

i have my orientation next week and im looking forward to it! 🙂

Hey y'all, I will be gaining Portsmouth for my next order set as a surgical tech. Could anyone pm for insight on work-life/family life and the hours worked. I hear a lot of mixed things.

For those who work privately for a surgeon, what is your pay like compared to working regular ft at a hospital? Anyone in Oklahoma area who has transitioned to private scrubbing?