LPNs in OR?

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I originally posted this in another thread but only got one response, so I thought I would ask here. I am a LPN student and I love working in OR during my clinicals. I have worked more with the OR teams than any of my classmates(I have scrubbed in several times and passed instruments) and have had offers to do my leadership in OR, but my school will not let anyone do leadership in OR(they say it is too advanced for a LPN :o ). I have seen in my area hospitals looking for LPNs to work with CRNAs in surgery, but I would like to know if any LPNs have real work experience in OR. And if you do, how did you get into OR and did you already have a back ground in surgery? I do plan on bridging to RN but I really need to find a employer to help pay for it. I also have a back ground in veterinary orthopedic and emergency surgery(over 10 years) so I have a solid base of knowledge to work from. Any advice?

Thanks...

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GLN35 I think its awesome that you get to scrub as a student great experience. Too bad many schools don't bother most nsg instruction seems to be so much based on passing NCLEX and unfortunately perioperative nsg isn't covered in NCLEX. I worked as an LPN for 4 years (scrubbed) 1st job out of LPN school. Loved it !!!! Got my RN tried other areas of nsg and now I'm back in the OR---- Lovin' IT!!!!

Good Luck follow your dreams and your calling

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Specializes in GI, OR, Oncology.

I also worked in OR straight out of LVN school and loved it! I was already working in the same hospital as a CNA while I went through the LVN program and so I knew the person in charge of the OR and let her know that I was interrested in working there. I worked as a scrub/LVN for 8 years then got my RN just last May and have been working there as a circulator now. It's wonderful!!!!

Christine

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