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.
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...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!