NurseDusty

My advice is to fully engage yourself into work this first year because learning all those areas is going to be a lot. I hope they give you a long, good orientation throughout this process because there is a lot to learn in each area and if they aren't thorough then you will only know a little about everything. Before you start you can look up youtube videos on the surgeries you will be working on. All areas are about patient safety. Start on the AORN website and good luck!

I started in the OR in January after working 8 years in other areas and now I finally feel more comfortable. I don't know everything but that is ok. It takes time and really what helped me in the OR the most is taking extremely good notes. In my previous jobs I could come to work and know what to expect. Now, working with different doctors/ set ups I have all of my notes on hand because it is a lot to remember. Ask for a longer orientation and tell them you really don't feel comfortable yet.