msb6ec

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1. Circulating nurse

   msb6ec replied to amiss5572's topic in Operating Room

   I agree with previous comment. You should search. I will tell you it is challenging but awesome. It takes atleast 6 months to feel somewhat comfortable and you will continue learning daily . Sometimes you have to overlook staff or surgeon attitudes o...

2. Will my personality work will in the OR?

   msb6ec replied to treatjoa's topic in Operating Room

   You can be quiet or nice. I work with some really nice people but also see other personalities . The main thing in OR is that you have to learn to speak up for your patient and be a patient advocate. Sometimes that might mean speaking up to surgeon o...

3. New Grad RN in the OR feeling discouraged... Need advice

   msb6ec replied to YelenaRN's topic in Operating Room

   I am a OR nurse and have been for 9 years but when I was hired I didn't have any OR experience. It takes atleast 6 months to train as circulator but longer than that to feel comfortable . I work with two nurses that still have to ask me questions or ...

4. NIFA RNFA program starting

   msb6ec posted a topic in Operating Room

   I am getting ready to start the RNFA program with NIFA and would like some suggestions before I purchase the required books. If any of you went through this program did you buy the books new with the online extra learning or just buy them used? Is Am...