I think it might be wise for you to get some experience in other areas before you pursue a position in the OR. Even though the OR is a completely different type of nursing, it's always good to have...
RN1989- thanks for the encouragement and especially your endorsement of diploma nurses! I will definitely check out my state dept. of health. I'm open to any and all suggestions as to employment for...
I also have some hearing loss just as has been described here. I believe that there are some areas that would definitely be troublesome to those of us with mild to moderate hearing loss. I know for...
And nurses that stay in one field of nursing greatly limit their options! Try to experience as many options as you can. I've been an OR nurse for 32 years- that's all I know! Now I'm trying to leave...
what is a 'parish nurse'? I've seen it mentioned in other forums also, but have never heard of it. Also, does anyone know of any jobs that don't require a BSN? I am from the old school and have a...
I take no offense at all! I am one of those older nurses!! lol. Except I've worked in OR for 32 years and am definitely ready to get out of there. I'd like to do telephone advice nursing now- I'd be...
I'm also looking for career advice. I have been an OR nurse for 32 years.I was burnt out in it after the first 10 years, but felt trapped to stay because it was all I knew. I'm now 56 years old and...
I also have a story just like Mary's except I've been working in the OR for 32 years. I am 56 now and can no longer work in a hospital setting. I've tried working for ambulatory surgery centers, but...
:cheers:I think you are very smart to move away from ER nursing for a while. I made the mistake of going into OR nursing right out of school, and 32 years later I ended up disabled. OR nursing is all...