Hey all! I need some help here. I am currently in the process of getting back to the OR after 9 months of CVICU. Prior to nursing school I worked as a CST for 12 years and still maintain my certification. My question is this: I know that I want to g...
FutureORCRNFA replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements
No…sorry, female. Worked in OR for many years and my co-workers and I would always joke that we wished we could get a two-for-one boob job! This cartoon just fit the bill!
FutureORCRNFA replied to CheesePotato's topic in Operating Room
FANTASTIC JOB CheesePotato! I could never have said it better myself! This is an excellent training course in and of itself for all aspiring STs and new grad nurses to the OR! Once again….FANTASTIC!
FutureORCRNFA replied to phe677239's topic in Operating Room
Yes, the preoperative consortium would be better for you. Getting an ST certificate/degree is not necessary for you. I worked as a CST for 12 years and now I am an RN pursuing an RNFA. Once you are able to get into the OR suite, most hospitals will t...
FutureORCRNFA replied to Lorodz's topic in Australia
I agree with Joeldew… I worked as a CST for 12 years and have had my fair share of "mean surgeons." I have found over the years that it is best to NOT escalate the issue if you can avoid it. It is always best to confront the surgeon him/herself and e...
Hello everyone! I am new to this site and so very glad that I have found you all! As my screen name says "ORCRNFA" that is my dream and would have been more correct had I placed future in front of it (sorry if misleading). Anyway...I have been readin...
FutureORCRNFA replied to toniktaylor's topic in Missouri
I would recommend Goldfarb School of Nursing 100%. They are have an excellent program either in the upper division (~22 months) or the accellerated version (extremely fast paced-needing a previous Bachelor degree to enter). The program is very hands-...