Operating Room Interview and Advice

[HetherV]

Hello all,

Question to operating room nurses out there.

Next week I have an interview for a circulator nurse position at a large organization in my area. I happen to have two interviews on the same day. Both are for the same organization, just separate interviews for different hospitals.

What advice would you give to help me prepare for the interview? I've been a mental health nurse for a long time and have always wanted to go into the OR. Seems like I either do really well on interviews or blow them completely and want to knock it out of the park.

Also, what has your experience in the OR been like? How much call is there? What do you love and what are the challenges?

Thanks so much for any suggestions you have!

Heather 

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Be ready to answer the standard interview questions, along with why you are interested in the OR. Also check out Why Wasn't I Offered the OR Position

As for OR advice and experiences, check out these threads:

Rose_Queen said:

The "OR Bible" - can't go wrong with a copy!

Join AORN and your local chapter.

Aaaannd: check out some of my topics here at allnurses

New to the OR Team

Tips for New OR Nurses

Read all about the experiences of OR nurses

[Avonlea]

I'd be asking alot of questions, first one would be "who is my preceptor going to be , because I don't have a clue about how to be a SURGICAL O.R. NURSE. you cant just waltz in and be a "circulating RN".  You need training, specifically. O.R. Training. At least 6mo. -1yr. with a Preceptor before being turned loose on patients.