Hi everyone, new to allnurses and loving it so far....
Im a brand new and shiny nursing student but come from 2 years OR experience as an orthopedic hardware rep (obviously very different path). Loved the OR so much and met a few meaningful and very driven nurses who I also loved so much I was inspired to change my life and go back to school to get my RN :redbeathe
Im sure I want to be in the OR (but still going into this with an open mind knowing I may be called elsewhere). For now Im just wondering what the best path for me is to get into the OR as quickly as possible....already have alot of contacts at hospitals I used to work at and even a few surgeons who are willing to take the time to write some recommendation letters. Just wondering if I should go directly to the hospital I want to eventually work at and extern through school, or even volunteer?! Or rather stay at a smaller hospital close to my house and get more well-rounded experience and then hope to apply to the Level One when I graduate?
Also anyone have any advice on CRNFA? After spending countless hours in surgery with a few first assist's Im very interested in pursuing it in the future. I (think I) have a good idea of the roles and responsibilities of the position and am so excited about it I often dream of what it will be like.... Im in an associates program now, do I need a BSN before CRNFA? Or would my Bachelors in business suffice for application? Embarassed to say Im not sure how it works....
Any advice is greatly appreciated!!!! :yeah:Thanks in advance Ps. I clearly love the icons...
who I also loved so much I was inspired to change my life and go back to school to get my RN :redbeathe
Ps. I clearly love the icons...