OR training programs in PA

jmlowe85 · Aug 13, 2012

Got a job in the OR at UPMC as a new grad.

beauty912 · Aug 17, 2012

Upenn health system has something called gateway to the OR for new grads. I believe the application is up right now for November. They do it twice a year I think. Hope this helps!

justchill, BSN, RN · Aug 21, 2012

I've seen this before and it looks amazing. The only downfall in my case is it requires a BSN. I just graduated from hospital-based diploma program.

morningdew · Aug 22, 2012

Temple hires into an OR program as well for new grads. It's through their New to Practice program, not sure when they're going to have another application cycle but you should be on the look-out for that.

Piglet68 · Sep 9, 2012

I start a one year long perioperative program at Reading Hospital tomorrow. I graduated from school last December (2011) and worked LTC for six months before I got the position at Reading. Keep looking.

justchill, BSN, RN · Sep 9, 2012

That's actually the program I'm interested in. I recently graduated from their RN program. I'm having trouble finding information about it. Could you PM me with details?

PghRN30 · Oct 15, 2012

I am not sure if you are still looking, or if Pittsburgh is an option for you, but UPMC has an OR nurse resedency program.....they are taking applications now for starting in Nov

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Oct 15, 2012

Hospital of Univ of Penn: Nursing at HUP: Specialty Areas

Gateway to the Operating Room

The Gateway to the Operating Room (OR) is a six month long, comprehensive orientation program that is open to both experienced RNs and “new to practice” Nurses. During this program, you will learn the fundamental principles of Operating Room Nursing through both formalized classroom instruction and clinical experience. At the completion of the program, you will become a key member of the Operating Room team at one of the most well respected hospitals in the country.
The Operating Room at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has 31 OR suites and is divided into three zones with 12 specialty areas. In collaboration with experienced staff, educators and preceptors, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to function competently as a Registered Nurse in the OR.
The core competencies that you will learn include:
Pre-operative assessments
Basic OR case prep skills
Scrub and circulate during procedures
Safe use of specialty equipment needed for surgery
Airway management and anesthesia safety
OR management of trauma patients

Delaware County Community College has a Perioperative Nursing, Certificate program-- focus on Perioperative Nursing or RN First Assistant.

tokidoki7, ASN, RN · Oct 18, 2012

I am not sure if you are still looking, or if Pittsburgh is an option for you, but UPMC has an OR nurse resedency program.....they are taking applications now for starting in Nov

Can you tell me where I can find more information on this? I've looked online as well as on UPMC's website and I can't find anything.

kitty_deville13, BSN, RN · Oct 19, 2012

i'm also interested in information about UPMC's OR program. Can you please post info?

Thanks!