RN_JuJu replied to kubelkabondy's topic in Operating Room
I think that if your main goal is to eventually transfer to a big hospital with big trauma cases, then you would be better off taking the hospital job! While the pay may be lower, the experience that...
RN_JuJu replied to r.breneiser's topic in Operating Room
Oh sorry, maybe I wasn't clear. The AORN Periop 101 course I did was through my hospital. I didn't travel or apply to a course/program on my own. It was part of my on the job orientation/training, and...
RN_JuJu replied to r.breneiser's topic in Operating Room
I actually started off my first circulating job at an outpatient surgery center that specialized in ophthalmology, too! I was there for 2 years before I transitioned into a main OR at an acute care...
I was super nervous, too! But you have 3 tries to pass the test, and the questions aren't very difficult at all. I would say it was a lot easier than the NCLEX. If you study the study guides and go...
I had to really dig for it. Was NOT easy to find, lol. But here's the link: https://www.aorn.org/periop101/student-resources-dp Go down to PeriOp101 Final Exam Study Guides and click on the first...
HEY! I actually just took the exam about 2 hours ago. I basically used the study guides to study off of and then just reviewed the questions at the end of each module and also studied off quizlet...
As a new graduate nurse with NO prior OR experience, I found it extremely hard to land a position in a main OR at a hospital since I didn't precept or do my capstone in the OR. However, I knew that...
Hi! I'm sorry for just seeing your reply now. I have an interview coming up in two days and would appreciate any advice you could give me! Sending an e-mail to you now.
Hey everyone! So I currently have 2 interviews coming up, both for Adventist Health in different cities, but both positions are for an OR opening at their hospitals. Interview 1 is an in-person...
Curious: If a patient has bilateral total metal hip replacements and a pacemaker, what would be the best site for a grounding pad placement to avoid accidental burns and complications? Fairly new to...
RN_JuJu replied to nurselisa207's topic in Operating Room
I'm so so sorry to hear about this. I honestly feel like a lot of OR environments are like what you're experiencing. I've been working as a circulator in the OR for about 6 months now and only really...
Hi everyone! I'm what you could consider a "stale new grad." I graduated in May 2016 with my BSN, and have been having an extremely hard time landing a hospital job in California . My passion for...
I currently work at an ophthalmic ASC and we have very specific policies for our MAC and general sedation cases. Usually if a patient just gets monitored anesthesia care (MAC), we have them in...