2 jobs in 1?????

Sounds like a great opportunity! Where I work, all the RN's can also scrub, which makes you much more versatile. We also have a few scrub techs, but the majority of our staff are RN's. I love being able to do both.

Personally, if you have had an interest in OR nursing, I think you should definately go for it.

Christine

You can be an RN that scrubs and circulates. This is the way it used to be. Sounds like an exciting opportunity.

thanks marie, smurf.... thats how much I knew... I thought rn's scrubbed and circulated....everywhere....and there were techs for something else.... I am deff going to go for it... will find out when the interview is on tues.... would anyone mind giving me a run down on what it means to "scrub" and to "circulate"........????? Also, what attributes should I be selling myself on? what do they look for? like, I could never in a million years be a floor nurse, and I would never try, but critical care,I can do and I think I can do OR..... how do I convey that?Happy New Year!!!!

"scrub" is to scrub, get sterile, and either set up the table(s) and tray(s) and pass instruments, or to assist the surgeon.

"circulate" is the nurse of the room, the one that interviews pt., is the pt. advocate, positions, assists the anesthesiologist with intubation, prepping with whatever solution, charting, etc. And typically tapes the dressing on afterwards.

I think if you convey your enthusiasm to work in the OR, it's a good start. Some of the qualities that I think are great in an OR nurse are - flexibility, organization, team player, ability to remain calm in tense situations, strength and confidence - you must be a strong patient advocate.

Good luck!

Christine

Formal school based "in house" scrub training for RN's is not as common as it should be. Scrubbing makes you a better circulator. Go for it!

oh my goodness-

this sounds like a wonder oppurtunity-I know it seens scarey at first but once you get into it you will more than likely love it. Got for it--start 2006 off with a BANG!!!

Balls to the walls and enjoy the ride.

Ok, thanks , guys. I am officially more excited than I was before.... :yelclap: :bowingpur :w00t:

...They said it was a 9 month long training program, and it would include a local tech school that has a scrub tech program come to the hospital and train us...

WOooOOoOoo HoOOoOoo!!! I'm excited for you! Nurses always make a smooth transition into any new area with a thorough training program. 9 months sounds like they're giving you an excellent amount of time to be master of the universe...er, okay, maybe I meant a great OR nurse...tee hee...I'm still running on the fumes of my holiday egg nogg... tee hee.