New grad OR interview next week - any advice?

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Hi! I am a new grad - only have volunteer nursing experience under my belt - and have an interview for an OR nurse internship program next week. Does anyone have any advice on what types of questions I may be asked? Also, does anyone know how I can be more up to date on OR nursing since I have no experience at all in the operating room? Thanks!

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Specializes in Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP.

I was asked why I want to work in the OR, my strengths/weakness, and what would a manager say my biggest strength was.

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Good luck on your interview.

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Specializes in OR - Trauma/Transplant/Vascular/General.

Good Luck on your interview. I went straight into an OR internship from graduation with absolutely no previous healthcare experience with the exception of caretaking of my grandmother with CHF. That being said, your goal is possible.

My interview was very nerve-wracking. I was interviewed by a panel of 8 including department managers, charge nurses and members of the education team. I was very honest about being nervous, which took the edge off. I took time to think about answers to questions they posed. I also did a lot of prior research as to what an OR nurse does and became familiar with AORN's website. While doing that I found how my previous life experience correlated to that of an OR nurse.

I can't remember all of the questions I was asked, I do remember them asking me how I would troubleshoot problems with electrical equipment, and I compared it to using my laptop and what I would do if it froze up on me, going through each step. I capitalized on previous experience in service industry, being a multi-tasker, problem solver, and very consientious of safety practices for myself and especially the patient.

I asked lots of questions, took notes, and was very eager. Also, a big thing for me is I studied the company, I knew about them, why I wanted to be a part of their team. I think a lot of people make the mistake of not doing this. Best wishes!!!

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hi everyone! i am a newly licensed nurse and have my first official interview on monday for an OR position. any other tips/advices for me in this field?i'm excited but at the same time scared that I'll do badly during the interview..

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Specializes in Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP.

Be confident! Know yours strengths and weaknesses and be prepared to name some. Based on my answer to that my

Director told me I was definitely an

OR nurse! If you take a tour do not look flustered and overwhelmed even though I was. Look lively also.. the last thing needed is someone so serious they cannot take jokes. Best of luck and let us know how it went.

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RN Sam I am applying to Periop 101 training program and would love some more of your interviewing tips. i have a list of questions that focus on professional development, staffing/scheduling, call schedule, training/orientation,. What other questions should I be asking?i really want to make a good impression. what questions should i be prepped for other than tell me about yourself? your strengths and weaknesses? why do you want to be an OR nurse? thanks

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