kglancaster

I am a new grad RN who just started a position in the OR in August. I have gained experience circulating in most of the service lines (general, ortho, neuro, urology, etc). However, since the beginning I have felt unsure if I made the right decision choosing the OR. I was wondering if it's just my specific department/coworkers/managers or if it's like this everywhere. I feel belittled and unimportant as a nurse, by the scrub techs. Even some with maybe only 3 more months working experience than me. I am basically a task-rabbit there to assist their needs. They order me around to move things like trash cans, have me run for supplies like crazy, and basically throw their trash at me. Today one misused a pulse lavage and splashed me in the eye with irrigation containing blood and tissue- no apology. I already struggle with the transition from being on the floor using my skills during school to being a circulator. I know there's a different skill set not taught in school, but I'm wondering if I belong in the OR. Is it just my specific unit or is it like this everywhere? Rude surgeons, anesthesia, and patients I can handle- I'm just over techs who are under my license, bossing me around as I'm their subordinate.

Which oncology unit are you interviewing with??

Has anyone tested out of IRL260? Im trying to but I have no idea what the multiple choice questions will consist of!

Can I give you a suggestion? Kaplan University (if this is the school you are referring to) is not nationally accredited or recognized by the board of nursing. Basically, you will not be able to transfer credits after you obtain your RN. Most hospitals/clinics are now requiring a BSN. I went through the practice test with Kaplan and then did some more research. I am now about to start a BSN program with National University.

Can I give you a suggestion? Kaplan University (if this is the school you are referring to) is not nationally accredited or recognized by the board of nursing. Basically, you will not be able to transfer credits after you obtain your RN. Most hospitals/clinics are now requiring a BSN. I went through the practice test with Kaplan and then did some more research. I am now about to start a BSN program with National University.

Can I give you a suggestion? Kaplan University (if this is the school you are referring to) is not nationally accredited or recognized by the board of nursing. Basically, you will not be able to transfer credits after you obtain your RN. Most hospitals/clinics are now requiring a BSN. I went through the practice test with Kaplan and then did some more research. I am now about to start a BSN program with National University.

Can I give you a suggestion? Kaplan University (if this is the school you are referring to) is not nationally accredited or recognized by the board of nursing. Basically, you will not be able to transfer credits after you obtain your RN. Most hospitals/clinics are now requiring a BSN. I went through the practice test with Kaplan and then did some more research. I am now about to start a BSN program with National University.