RN1.618 BSN, RN

RN1.618 has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Endoscopy/Operating room.

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   Can I be an OR nurse once again?

   RN1.618 replied to DYMaui's topic in Operating Room

   I agree with nurseee24. You could absolutely return to the OR. Covid hit our department hard and we have an immense need for nurses. An RN with experience, no matter one would be a hot commodity! I...
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   ER to OR????

   RN1.618 replied to Valkyrie93's topic in Operating Room

   Welcome to the possibility of being an OR nurse! I came to the OR right after I graduated. I did my practicum in the ED and I was a tech there while I was in nursing school. To say the least it was...
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   NICU to OR?

   RN1.618 replied to MamaBear15's topic in Operating Room

   The OR and ER are soooo different. It would really depend on what you would like to do. Im currently an RN in the OR but I did my nursing school practicum in the ED and I also worked for a few years...
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   Dear Diary... OR Edition!

   RN1.618 replied to Quiet Sunshine's topic in Operating Room

   Hang in there! I’ve been in the OR for almost 2 years. And I have more comfortable days than uncomfortable ones. There is a lot to learn! It is an alien planet. Once you start to feel comfortable ,...
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   Career Existential Crisis

   RN1.618 replied to Kiri's topic in Operating Room

   I too suffer through this very crisis at times. I have had previous posts about changing specialties and feeling a sense of inadequacy. But the truth is, most days I’m happy in the OR and I only...
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   Change specialties? learn more? feel dumb!?

   RN1.618 replied to RN1.618's topic in Operating Room

   I have considered it. My hospital offers a fellowship for critical care nurses. I’d have to start all over again, like a brand new nurse. I went through a fellowship for the OR for 6 mo and I would...
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   Change specialties? learn more? feel dumb!?

   RN1.618 replied to RN1.618's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you for the insight. I did have periop 101 but, the section on anesthesia was brief. I would appreciate a more in depth description, especially with the meds. I definitely can look these things...
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   Change specialties? learn more? feel dumb!?

   RN1.618 posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hello, Quick summary-I've been a RN for one year in the OR (came directly from school). It has its challenges here but, for the most part I am doing well and learning more each day. There is a cloud...
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   Day in Your Life

   RN1.618 replied to sleeplessinseattle's topic in Operating Room

   I came right to the OR out of nursing school and I love it! Its very different from other specialties. Nursing school did not provide much either in preparation. My typical day consists of: -morning...
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    Are you yelled at a lot?

    RN1.618 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Operating Room

    I think for me it changes. I’m a little busier while circulating and have to communicate with a lot of people. So days where I feel more upbeat and energetic I love to circulate. Which is the...
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    Are you yelled at a lot?

    RN1.618 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Operating Room

    I do
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    Are you yelled at a lot?

    RN1.618 replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in Operating Room

    I'm a newer OR nurse (1 year). Take comfort in knowing that the surgeons who do throw tantrums, do it to everyone. It won't just be you. With that being said, if you can deal with mental health...
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    Are you seeing changes due to Covid?

    RN1.618 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    We have gone from about 30+ procedures a day to less than 10. We are being floated out to other departments to supplement the lack of hours available in the OR. We have sent half of our vents out to...
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    New Grads with no patient care experience in the O.R

    RN1.618 replied to Joanni61's topic in Operating Room

    I graduated last April '19 and went directly into the OR. The hospital I work for requires a 6 month periop 101 program offered through AORN. During this time I had the privilege of working with...
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    Periop 101 Final Exam Advice? (2018 / 2017?)

    RN1.618 replied to N urse's topic in Operating Room

    This thread is super helpful. Im starting the program in July and it is great to have insight into what is expected and to have access to the study guides. Thank