anustart

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1. RN First Assist

   anustart replied to Road2CNO's topic in Operating Room

   We have first assists in the OR where I work. You have to work in the OR for approximately 2 years to take the CNOR exam to become an RNFA. You don't necessarily have to take the CNOR exam before starting FA school, but you do have to pass it before ...

2. RN to BSN or RNFA?

   anustart posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hey y'all! I'm trying to decide whether I should get my BSN (I have an associates in nursing and have been working in the OR for about two years now) or go for my RNFA. We need RNFAs in our OR and of course there is a slight raise. The hospital wil...

3. AORN Periop 101

   anustart replied to carolinadiva's topic in Operating Room

   I am a peri-op 101 grad. It was a good orientation to the OR since you learn nothing of operating room nursing in nursing school. Landing a job in the OR isn't easy. We had 40 applicants, 20 interviewed, and 4 were hired. Needless to say, it's pretty...

4. How do I get into the OR?

   anustart replied to Anniehow's topic in Operating Room

   I was fortunate enough to be hired into an OR that was offering a Peri-Op 101 course. I was working on a tele floor to get experience that would allow me to find the position I loved. All I can say is DON'T GIVE UP. Peri-op 101 courses are VERY hard ...