tinkerbell06

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1. Stupid little mistakes....

   tinkerbell06 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

   It is so nice to know I'm not the only one out there in the OR feeling that way and other people are going through the same experiences. I feel the say way about trying to get a routine down when starting cases. Just when I think I have the hang of i...

2. How long are orientations in your hospital?

   tinkerbell06 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

   My orientation is supposed to be only set up for 4 months. But I really think a year sounds like a better orientation time. There is way too much information and equipment to remember and figure out. The hospital I am at is a Level 1 Trauma Center wi...

3. Working with new circulators

   tinkerbell06 replied to Sammy25's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you so much for the post. I am new to the OR also and I wish I was more like some of the others that learn things quickly in the OR. Unfortunately being a new RN grad and new to the OR is causing me to be a little bit slower than most. I found ...

4. New grad and new to the OR.

   tinkerbell06 replied to tinkerbell06's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks so much for the information. I think things will get better, it just takes time. Good luck with you.

5. New grad and new to the OR.

   tinkerbell06 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello, I am new to the forum and after reading some of the other postings, I feel like I am a lot like some of the others. I have always been shy and don't really speak up that well. I am a middle-aged new grad. They say you are never too old to chan...