From the Editor
This month’s issue is about total hip replacement–a subject near to my heart, since I just had one earlier this month! I’m in the throes of recovery but looking forward to being more mobile on the other side, and in awe of the advances in joint replacement technology.
In this issue you’ll find a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of hips and hip replacement, along with some related iPad and iPhone apps. We also bring you the key points of the newly released AORN salary survey.
Our Student in the Spotlight is Dianna Hein of Reno, NV.
Finally, you will find the latest job listings we’ve collected for you, along with our readers’ favorite practice resources.
Test your knowledge of hip replacement surgery with this crossword puzzle.
When you’re ready to check your answers follow this link to see how well you did!
Good Luck!
Joel M. Matta, M.D., working at the Hip & Pelvis Institute at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, performs a less invasive alternative to traditional Joel M. Matta, M.D., working at the Hip & Pelvis Institute at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, performs a less invasive alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery called the Anterior Approach. Dr. Matta has been instrumental in the training of many orthopaedic surgeons in this procedure.
Using the Anterior Approach, surgeons make a small incision on the front (anterior) of the hip and work between muscles and tissue without cutting or detaching the muscle from the skeletal structures, minimizing trauma to the tissues. Keeping the muscles intact may also help prevent dislocations. In traditional hip replacement surgery, surgeons make an incision on the back or side and cut and detach muscles to access the hip. Patient hospital stays are, on average, three to five days and typical recovery time can range from three to six months with traditional hip replacement surgery. Average hospital stays after the Anterior Approach are two to three days. Rehabilitation and recovery time may also be shortened.
OpTech Live: OpTech Live: Op Tech Live is an iPad app designed to provide orthopaedic specialists with easy access to the latest Stryker Orthopaedics surgical techniques through an intuitive, user-friendly touch screen interface. Products lines include extremities, hip, knee, sports medicine, and trauma. OpTech Live: Op Tech Live is an iPad app designed to provide orthopaedic specialists with easy access to the latest Stryker Orthopaedics surgical techniques through an intuitive, user-friendly touch screen interface. Products lines include extremities, hip, knee, sports medicine, and trauma.
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Current Job:Trauma Services Nurse Practitioner, Renown Regional Medical Center
I have always had a passion for helping people and found that nursing was a perfect fit! I love connecting with people on such a personal level and working with them to better their health.
Where did you get your RN training? University of Nevada, Reno – Orvis School of Nursing.
Why did you decide to go after your RNFA? Honestly, I was presented with an amazing job opportunity that required I become a RNFA. I am grateful for the opportunity.
What is one thing you learned in your RNFA training that you didn’t expect? The networking has been unexpectedly beneficial! I met some amazing people at the SutureStar workshop and we have continued to stay in touch. It is nice to connect with other nurses who are going through similar situations.
Click here for the RNFA job postings we’ve collected for you this month!
RNFAs, APRNs and Implementing an RNFA Team will answer many of your questions. If you need answers more quickly, please see the links below or just call us at 1-800-922-7747. We will be happy to discuss any questions you may have and discuss the benefits to staff, surgeons and administrators of having an RNFA team at your facility.Prerequisites for becoming an RNFA
Practice Resources
Here are several of the most-in-demand sites for our students, prospective students and grads. Enjoy!
ACS Surgery News: Specialty News and Commentaries, Videos and More
AORN Legislative Map: What’s Happening in My State
RNFA Scope of Practice by State
ACS List of Cases that Require an Assistant at Surgery
Perioperative Nurse Links (state nursing boards & professional associations)