Colorectal nursing

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Hello all

I am currently a ortho neuro trauma RN looking

To make a switch - one possible opportunity that

Has come up is in outpatient colorectal . For those of

You in the field - how do you like it?

I appreciate any input!!!

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Do you mean Endoscopy?

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No, this is the other end literally - a colorectal

Surgeons ( actually a group of 4 ) office -the handle

Colon/anal cancers, diverticulitis , resections,

Bandings,etc...

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Ah, then sorry, nothing to offer. But good luck in your decision!

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So you mean working in a doctor's office as opposed to a colo-rectal unit?

Ostomies of all sorts.

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So I did it & made the jump !!! The office is

6 providers - big change from ortho trauma!

I thought I'd be much more "grossed" out

But it's not bad & the docs are awesome!

I'd be interested to hear other perspectives on

The field ....

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Congrats :)

I'd suggest you read through a bunch of threads here to learn others' perspectives on a variety of topics.

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I thought I'd be much more "grossed" out

But it's not bad & the docs are awesome!

Y'know, I've never once been "grossed out" in GI, but most certainly HAVE been by a huge variety of things while working a medical floor (such as ortho, lol). Diabetic ulcer issues? ICK! Rectal masses? COOL! ;)

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