Attn: Nurses hired into the OR within the last 6 months to a year!

[LifesAJourney]

I recently accepted an OR position and will start this month. I'm beyond excited! I'm still trying to find my niche in nursing and I have a good feeling about this. My question is for those who have started within the last 6 months to a year, how are you liking it so far? How is orientation going? I know there is a huge learning curve and I'm prepared to take it one day at a time. Any tips you could suggested from your experience so far? I come with ICU experience.

For anybody who has more than a year of experience in OR, feel free to input as well! I'm curious to see the perspective of those still in or just finishing up the 6-9 month orientation.

[BCooper77]

I have been in the OR for almost 7 months now and I LOVE my job! I'm so grateful for the opportunity that my boss has given me. We are transitioning to a Level 1 trauma unit so there's a lot going on right now. I staff in ENT (what a confusing service), Plastics, Oral Surgery, and I'm learning in ortho-spine now. It's so much fun and challenging. Continued success to you all!