Preceptor Issues -CVOR

[nocturnallife]

Hello All nurse family,

I am currently a new graduate RN working in the OR on a general team. However, I'm interested in learning CV because I find the cardiovascular system interesting and I think I would like it. I was allowed to be in the CVOR with a preceptor for a day and I liked it. The other team members such as the perfusionist, anesthesia and even the surgeon was welcoming but the CVOR nurses in the room were not receptive. They did not explain anything they were doing. It's not like they were too busy to explain things either so I'm not sure what to think. I asked questions but I would only receive one word answers. So now I'm hesitant to switch teams.

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks :)

[nocturnallife, ASN, RN]

At my hospital they give new grad rns 6 months to learn OH and you can extend if you're still not comfortable. But I see your point.

[nocturnallife, ASN, RN]

So just to update you guys. I got a job in the CVOR. It's definitely intense. My coworkers are amazing that's prolly the main reason I like this job. The two nurses I with are older and have a lot of experience. They are the some of the nicest nurses I have ever encountered in the operating room. Our team is small so the call can be a bit much about 14-15 days a month. I plan on leaving this job in a year for personal reasons but I'm glad I tried it.