The Circulating Life

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The entire OR 1 crew – Tori, CRNA; Kristen, RNFA; Me; Shannon, CST Linda, Kristen, Shannon, Marcia (anesthesiologist), and me Tori was a great CRNA to work with! No other case was as rough as that one, and by the end of the week, we were a well-oiled machine. It was an impressive transformation to observe.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 30, 2025

Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) A specialized certification for registered nurses who complete first assist training. Communication and Teamwork Operating rooms function as high-performance teams, and a surgical first assist must communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other staff members.

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Surgical First Assistant First Assistant Certified Surgical First Assistant RNFA 52

SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills Surgery is a team effort , and as such OR’s should try to hire a Surgical First Assistant that is an effective communicator and works seamlessly with the surgeon, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other OR personnel. What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR?

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