starting out in the OR

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Specializes in OR Nursing Internship.

Hey everyone,

I'm supposedly starting my job on Monday as an nursing intern in the OR. I'm waiting on the results of my boards that I just took yestarday to confirm whether I can start or not. I have many things I am freaking about right now!! I've observed few surgeries so far and I have to pass a test after 4 weeks of classroom time. I don't know if I passed the NCLEX yet and am scared b/c I stopped at 75. Any advice on getting started?? What should I expect the environment to be like and how the doctors interact with us.?? help! :bugeyes:

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This has been discussed "ad nauseum" on this board. The best advice I can give you is to search this forum and see what's already been said about what it's like to work in the OR.

Good Luck

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Specializes in OR Nursing Internship.

yes I realize that many topics I discuss have been probably discussed before but I'd rather hear replies than do a search. I was hoping for aome advice. I realize what the job entails and I want to hear more real opinions about it.

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I'd rather hear replies than do a search.

Spoken like a true nurse intern. The best advice I "could" offer was to take a little time and read what has already been said. I wasn't trying to be a wise guy. If you had any questions after that, ask away. If you're not willing to at least do that, why should I/we take the time to write back to you ?

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Specializes in OR Nursing Internship.

I just felt that was a rebuff to what I asked...maybe I did take that the wrong way but to be told my one of the first times I post a thread here is "ad nauseum" feels really good! I thought I did ask questions but maybe they were too general. I mean I can't really ask specifics if I don't know my job too well can I?

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