Shay1

I currently work in the OR- I would not say it's easy. (Graduated in May as well). It is a very phyiscally demanding job. You have to always be aware of your field, what is going on during the procedure, as well as anticipating what may be needed. Sometimes you have to run out of the room to run and grab more sutures, or another instrument. It's a very different type of floor nursing (from my limited experience). You don't do any IV's, listening to lungs, heart sounds etc. What I love the most about my job, is I am the person who is the voice for the patient while they are under. You are watching always for their safety and optimal outcome for them. You pick them up in pre-op and are with them until you drop them off in recovery. The patient doesn't really get to know what you do for them while they are out. Your are protecting them from falls (off the OR bed) from contaimination of your field, and always always watching to make sure every needle, blade, and sponge is not left in the patient. I also think that you have to have a strong personality to work with the surgeons sometimes. Alot of times they take their moods out on the RN's / techs in the room. You have to be able to be handled getting yelled at and remain calm and still do your job. Not being afraid to stand up and say someting if you feel something isn't safe or in the best intersted of your patient is also important. Hope that helps.

In Green Bay they have two colleges BCON (Bellin College of Nursing) but it is very expensive.. or NWTC (Northeast WI Tech College) which is way cheaper. NWTC would be an Assoc Degree- however they have a lot of transfer programs to get your BSN at UW-Green Bay. I think the pay ranges in Green Bay- I have heard of some new grads starting at about 22, and others starting in ICU at 27 (but that's with shift differential etc) GOOD LUCK!:wink2:

She also adjuncts at NWTC for the ADN (Associate Degree Nursing Program) I had her in one of my classes- awesome teacher!

How about this one? AK

Funny looking kid