SchmidtRN

OR, Med Surg

New Member

SchmidtRN has 3 years experience and specializes in OR, Med Surg.

Finally in the OR!

SchmidtRN replied to Toast&Butters's topic in Operating Room

Congrats!! I remember the excitement I had when I finally got into the OR. Pay attention during all cases, and keep a book of what you have seen and done. It will help you remember when you do that case again.
New RN & Pregnant - Does the lead vest protect me from the c-arm radiation?

SchmidtRN replied to ac52366's topic in Operating Room

I am an OR circulator, and I am trying to get pregnant. I also circulate in many radiation cases. Once a staff member becomes pregnant at my facility we try to have other staff circulate the radiation cases, especially in the first trimester. If this...
ER nurse wanting to switch to OR

SchmidtRN replied to chiefsfan's topic in Operating Room

I was a Med Surg nurse for only 2 years before I became an OR circulator. I could never imagine doing anything else! There are very few OR jobs posted as compared to other specialties because of higher retention. The class that you were in will defi...