Need good advise for OR

Published

Specializes in cardiac/telemetry.

I am currently in my second year of nursing in an associates degree program. I will be graduating in May 07 (hopefully). I am really interested in working in the OR but still unsure if thats were I should start out. I would appreciate any feed back from anyone with any good advise for this area. Alot of ppl I have talked to tell me I need at least a year working the floor, preferably Med/Surg before I begin in the OR. Others tell me if I should go straight to OR and work. Please help!:confused:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

I know plenty of OR nurses that went straight to the OR after graduation and did just fine.

Some ORs require med-surg experience, but not all do. The training for one is different than the other.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I started in ambulatory surgery as an LVN

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Surgery.

I went straight into the OR out of Nursing School and I have to say that I am happy with my decision...I personally dont see how a year of being on the floor would have helped me other than seeing the post-op recovery of patients we do surgery on...Some hospitals however require you to do a year on the floor mine doesn't...I did an externship in the OR for a year as a student before I graduated Nursing School so that is how I got in the OR..A near by hospital hired 3 new grads out of my nursing class with out doing an externship...Its all according how the hospitals in your area are...Goodluck and Congrats on graduating in May!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in cardiac/telemetry.

I just wanted to say thanks to all who have replied, I really appreciate it and will take your advise into consideration. Thanks again:)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in O.R., ED, M/S.

This particular question has been asked many, many times on this board. Do a search and you will find out all you need to know.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion