Got in, now more ?'s!!

[NoCrumping]

Hello.

I will be starting orientation in the OR soon...(thanks to everyone who previously answered my "common questions")

I have another, 2 actually!!!

1) whats the best shoe? I am leaning toward "Crocs", but I know everyone says they are comfortable, but do they give proper support to prevent your back and legs from aching? I had birkies b4,they were mediocre, and danskos, which made me always twist my ankle, just standing, so I am in need of recommendations!!!

2)I know OR nursing is fast paced, and I also know it is hard for a preceptor to be doing her job, in that environment, and also be teaching you at the same time. I basically learn quick, but my question is, will it be different this time? Is it harder than most areas to learn because of this?(being so fast paced) Be honest!!! I want to know what I will be dealing with..

Thank you again, guys!!!:kiss

[NoCrumping]

yeah it is the AORN endorsed periop 101 course. I gave my 4 weeks notice last night. It felt so good. :) I cannot wait to start. Mine starts March 6th also like Pitt's own. When does yours start?

Mine starts FEb 6... right now I am in the general nursing orientation, ( I am new to this hospital) lasting about another week, then I think I have a little break b4 I start... cant wait... havent been working for a while, so I am ready to get back...

what type of nursing do you do now? As I probably allready said, I only did NICU since graduating.... so its a BIG change for me....

[NoCrumping]

yeah it is the AORN endorsed periop 101 course. I gave my 4 weeks notice last night. It felt so good. :) I cannot wait to start. Mine starts March 6th also like Pitt's own. When does yours start?

You, or anybody else know what this course is actually like? Its standardized, so there most likely is a curriculum, but whats it like? I guess I should have asked this specifically, huh? lol I was just happy my interview was going well, I probably would have agreed to anything, I wanted this job so bad.........:imbar :rotfl: Will we have books provided? (well, whats normally done?)

[LadyT618, MSN, APRN, NP]

I don't know what the course entails but my hospital will be providing the books free of charge. I've never heard of anyone one who's gone through it, but you can check out AORN's website for an overview of the course. I was the same as you, just wanted the job really badly. I believed I had the job though, cause I joined AORN before I had the job for sure.

I currently work in a Cardiothoracic Unit, been there since graduation. Don't really like the acuity of the patients, nor the shift (12-hr nights). So wanted to make the switch to the OR (I'm more of a technical type of person). I'm busting right now.....I just cannot wait....