New Graduate Offered Position in OR w/Concerns - Page 2

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  1. Jan 5, '11 by
    Quote from dcasjh811
    I've been in the OR for 5 years. I worked as a nurse on the med-surg floor for 5 years. I have seen may new grads come to the OR and not do well and end up leaving. I think that any new grad should spend at least one year working in med-surg. You will develop your skills, learn organization, and you will appreicate the OR after having to work on the med-surg floors. I love the OR and would never leave. But I believe I'm a better OR nurse because of my time in the med-surg area.
    I've seen many, many MORE new grads come to medsurg and leave than any other field. Any expeience that we have as nurses makes us a better nurse, this is true. But medsurg should not be mandatory for any field.

    Quote from GadgetRN71
    The med/surg first idea is fast becoming obsolete, and this is good, IMO.
    Absolutely. 100% agree. Medsurg experience is only vital for...well, medsurg! Otherwise, it isn't necessary for any other field.
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  2. Feb 8, '11 by
    GREAT thread, everyone!!

    It's been a while since anyone has posted but, I am interviewing for a new grad OR position and was wondering if anyone had any pointers specific to the OR??

    Im very excited!!
  3. Feb 10, '11 by
    MAL, RN
    Did you get called for an interview? Do you mind if we exchanged emails so I can ask you a few questions? I am awaiting a call and haven't heard anything yet. My email is la1979@hotmail.com.
    Thanks.

    Lisa
  4. Feb 11, '11 by
    Quote from liser79
    MAL, RN
    Did you get called for an interview? Do you mind if we exchanged emails so I can ask you a few questions? I am awaiting a call and haven't heard anything yet. My email is la1979@hotmail.com.
    Thanks.

    Lisa
    Hi Lisa,

    Sorry it took me so long to respond.

    Yes, I did get a call for an interview-- But it wasn't at Florida Hospital, not even in Orlando. I never applied for the GN-OR opening at Florida hospital...My interview went well, no OR specific questions, just "how are you gonna hande all this" "tell me about a tough experience"... But most of all---they wanted to get to know me personally and see if I was gonna be able to "hang" with their crowd. It was alot of fun actually.
  5. Mar 6, '11 by
    I graduate in May, and I've been telling everyone that I plan on going to CCU, or even Med Surg. However, after using a little critical thinking, the OR would probably be best for me. The advantages? Monday through Friday schedule, one call weekend a month. No overnight shift work! I'll be able to come home at 5 and help with the kids, attend Little league games, dance practices etc. Also, only have to take call on one major holiday a year. I've been in our OR since 2003, so I'm very comfortable with the MD's, staff and all the nuances that come with it.
  6. Mar 19, '11 by
    Where I work I can bid shift up on a medical floor to keep my nursing skill set! So i work in the OR and once or twice a month I'll pick up a shift on a medical or tele floor so I dont lose my skills . When I do work up on the medical floor with 5 patients ..it really reinforces the fact that OR nursing is the bomb!
  7. Mar 23, '11 by
    I am awaiting an interview from a hospital for an OR/Pre-Op position (the hospital called to say they would call to schedule an interview..odd, but i was just happy to hear from them!). I am a new grad (Nov 2011), and I hadnt really considered OR nursing just because I did not spend much time there as a student. Reading these posts really increases my confidence that this position could be a great fit! I love the schedule, the people seem great and the job in general is just cool. I would be proud to say I am an OR nurse! Say a prayer for my interview.

    One more thought...any tips for the interview process/OR tips in general? Thanks Ya'll!