Recently in the O.R.where i work there has been discussion about new grads with no patient care experience working in this area. Many of my coworkers as well as I feel they need med surg experience at least 1 year. I know the new trend is they should . I personally and others feel they should first learn assessment skills ,learning to assess the full body starting I.Vs learning basic skills before venturing into this unit. I personally feel its putting the staff in an awkward position as well as the new grad.