LPN's in OR

shodobe · Jan 20, 2003

Should be no problem. You will be considered a Tech in a majority of states since you won't be able to circulate until you finish your RN. An LVN worked for many years here as a Tech and she was very happy in her position. Being an RN who can also scrub will be a benefit to you as a circulator. Where you work will dictate whether the hospital is willing to train you as a Tech. Most hospitals only want to hire Techs already with experience. If you are already an RN they can train you as a circ first then gradually train you as a scrub. I work at a hospital that uses an all RN staff so this is easy. Alot of hospitals on the other hand don't want to train anyone and will only hire trained people. You might want to check around your area and find a director willing to go this route since you plan on going further in your career plans. Good luck, Mike

pinoyrn · Jan 20, 2003

I was an LVN for many years. Four of those years, I worked in the OR as a scrub nurse. At the same time, I pursued my studies to become a Registered Nurse. I got my RN license last August and now, I scrub and circulate.

Where I work now doesn't have the resources to train people. I received my OR training at a Veteran's Hospital.

Good Luck