nocturnallife ASN, RN

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1. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   So just to update you guys. I got a job in the CVOR. It's definitely intense. My coworkers are amazing that's prolly the main reason I like this job. The two nurses I with are older and have a lot of experience. They are the some of the nicest nurses...

2. Interested in CVOR nursing

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   So just to update you guys. I got a job in the CVOR. It's definitely intense. My coworkers are amazing that's prolly the main reason I like this job. Our team is small so the call can be a bit much about 14-15 days a month. I plan on leaving this job...

3. 3 Circulator Rn Job Offers

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   I decided to take the CVOR position. On the day of my in-person interview I felt comfortable with the team. I felt most comfortable with the outpatient center staff that I meet however. But I want to give this CV thing a try. I have been worrying a...

4. Should I go for hearts?

   nocturnallife replied to amiss5572's topic in Operating Room

   Hey!! So how do you like being a CVOR RN?

5. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   Sorry for the late response. My hospital offered Periop 101 which was very helpful. Also this book is a wealth of information Alexander's Surgical Procedures. I bought the ebook and downloaded it to my phone bc it was way cheaper.

6. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   Well I survived a year in my OR it was my first job and I also relocated for the position. Their is definitely a lack of mutual respect. Some of the Doctors and scrub technician treat the CRNAs better than they treat the circ nurses. This job almost ...

7. 3 Circulator Rn Job Offers

   nocturnallife posted a topic in Operating Room

   So I've have 3 different circulator nurse job offers. I need help deciding. 1. Outpatient surgery center, $32 hr, 7am-3:30 pm, no call or weekends, cases included ortho, retina, podiatry, general and pain management. 2. Hospital,$29 hr plus diff, 7am...

8. Which job offer to accept

   nocturnallife replied to Dormi93's topic in General Nursing

   I work in the OR as a Circulator. I would recommend getting experienced on the floor if ICU is your goal. If you don't care about relocating then I would suggest relocating somewhere for a year that will hire you in the ICU. I relocated after gradu...

9. Interested in CVOR nursing

   nocturnallife posted a topic in Operating Room

   I'm interested in learning CVOR nursing. I have no CV experience. I'm willing to relocate to any state to get this experience. I currently work as a circulator nurse in the Main OR. I have been a circulator nurse for only a year. I have a few intervi...

10. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    At my hospital they give new grad rns 6 months to learn OH and you can extend if you're still not comfortable. But I see your point.

11. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    @offlabel yes the hospital does have staffing issues and people are overworked because of it

12. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    I'm excited about being in the OR. Yes it was kind of an observation thing but if I were the preceptor I would explain things as it is happening. I'm would be more eager to share my knowledge with someone that was interested in learning. I'm at a tea...

13. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    I hear you.

14. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    I have assessed myself as well. I like the OR. I try to prepare for cases by taking home preference cards and also I purchased a few textbooks. I also study at home independently because I like the role of a circulator. I want to be successful. I als...

15. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    The surgical techs and the crnas teach colleagues during procedures. Crnas talk to their students through out intubations. Surg techs talk to their preceptees through out cases. So why can't the circulator nurse explain what she is charting? Other p...