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1. Could I survive in the OR?

   usnwbama replied to usnwbama's topic in Operating Room

   gwendelyn, Sorry to hear that, but I'm sure you'll be much happier. RN4L, I actually got a totally separate offer at an ambulatory surgery center and I took it.

2. ASC vs. hospital OR

   usnwbama posted a topic in Ambulatory

   I have been a nurse for 5 years (the majority of that time as a preop, circulating, pacu RN in the plastic surgery ambulatory surgery setting). I have been offered a job as an OR circulator in the inpatient hospital about 25 min away. 11a-7:30p M-F...

3. What do you LOVE about being an OR nurse?

   usnwbama posted a topic in Operating Room

   I just finished reading a lengthy thread about OR pet peeves. I want to know what everyone loves about being an OR nurse. Do the pros of your job outweigh the negatives?

4. Could I survive in the OR?

   usnwbama replied to usnwbama's topic in Operating Room

   Thanks for your response. I want it, but I'm just not confident I can do it. I don't think I handle stress very well. I'm the type of person that wants to hear something once and do it perfect the next time. In past jobs, I've been able to do that...

5. Could I survive in the OR?

   usnwbama posted a topic in Operating Room

   I have been an RN for 5 years, mainly in the plastic surgery ambulatory surgery setting as a circulator and PACU nurse. I love it. Little stress and it's easy to learn a small number of doctor's preferences and read their minds like they want you t...

6. Outpatient Surgery Center RN (plastics/cosmetic, etc)

   usnwbama replied to danceluver's topic in Ambulatory

   Plastics is very difficult to get into. After my first year as a nurse (med-surg), I decided I wanted to get into plastics. I randomly sent my resume out. After a few months, I got the call. I took the position and fell in love! I eventually mov...

7. St Joseph College of Maine Reviews

   usnwbama replied to shannonFNP's topic in NP Students

   Those of you who have finished the program, how long did it take you? I saw the post saying it could take 2 years, but considering it is self directed I wanted to get an idea of how fast it can actually be completed (sooner than 2?). Please sha...

8. Plastic surgery office nurses?

   usnwbama replied to Stacy in North Texas's topic in Ambulatory

   I am a circulator and recovery nurse for a plastic surgeon. What you're describing sounds like what our patient coordinator does (who is an RN)...except she doesn't get a percentage and she's not really selling it. When patients come in to have a co...

9. Do you know of any RN's who worked in both O.R. and PACU?

   usnwbama replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

   I actually just got hired to work for a plastic surgeon. I'm training to circulate in the OR and do recovery. Loving it so far.

10. What do you like about being an OR nurse??

    usnwbama posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have been an RN for just over a year...working on a pediatric med/surg unit. I'm now looking for a change and am really considering the OR. I would love to hear why you all chose the OR and what you like about it...Thanks!