VMarie84

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1. Periop 101 Training Interview

   VMarie84 replied to Sandrion's topic in Operating Room

   Hi, I just had my interview for a Periop Program this past Wednesday. The questions they asked me were the following: 1.) Tell us about yourself. 2) Tell us about the most difficult patient you've had. 3.) What would your current boss/manager have t...

2. Finally got into the OR

   VMarie84 replied to desertstar6's topic in Operating Room

   Hi, quick question if you don't mind. Did you not work for a whole year and finally land the OR job or did you work a different unit while waiting to land an OR position? thanks so much and congrats!

3. Looking to shadow an OR nurse in Chicago

   VMarie84 replied to VMarie84's topic in Operating Room

   I have not asked about shadowing in my current facility simply because the OR manager is a friend of my own manager. If my manager were to ask me questions about why I want to shadow on another unit I wouldn't be prepared with an answer. I'm sure her...

4. Looking to shadow an OR nurse in Chicago

   VMarie84 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi everyone, I am a new graduate nurse working in L&D. I really enjoyed the job at first but now i'm convinced it is not for me. I have had the opportunity to work as a circulator in the OR during c-sections and I love the OR. Everything about it...

5. Pros and Cons of Working in the OR

   VMarie84 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks so much! I appreciate you taking the time to help me. Every piece of advice has so much value to me. My biggest fear is the liability.

6. Pros and Cons of Working in the OR

   VMarie84 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

   Great! Thanks so much in advance. 1. How would you suggest that I prepare for a career in OR nursing? I want to make sure that I do everything I possibly can to be great at my job. Any books, websites, classes, etc that you suggest? 2. What qualities...

7. Pros and Cons of Working in the OR

   VMarie84 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

   Hi Rose! This is my very first post, I just joined :) I am a new RN working in L&D. I am actually looking to make a change and switch to OR nursing. I serve as a circulator during c-sections and find the OR fascinating. I just don't feel like my ...