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So true....I am trying to transition to the OR but I keep being told you must have experience. ...even though I took a peri op course.....I feel how I did when I first started looking for a RN job 4 years ago....

Hi I'm taking the class currently too. We have a sims lab in class only. The perioperative instructors discourage evening and/or weekend clinicals. They feel you will have a better clinical experience if it was done during the weekday hours.

Hi, I am currently in a preoperative course at Delaware County Community College. It is taught by ---------------. Excellent program .....most students completing the program are hired by the hospital where they compleyed their clinical. It's located in PA right outside of Philadelphia. Its worth looking into. I have a classmate who came from AZ just to complete this program. Good Luck in your decision:)

Hi what program are you looking at that's online, affordable and no clinical? I'm searching too.

Hi I am so glad I found this post. I am planning on taking the review course offered at my hospital. Thanks for the advice on the study guides:)

Thanks for posting this..... I am struggling to decide where I should attend for my BSN.... It has to be fast and economical .... Oh and online...... Any thoughts?

Thanks

Hi, What program awards a BSN while pursing the MSN degree? Thanks

Hi, I graduated from CCP in 2009. You will all be just fine. Yes at times it can seem a little unorganized but it will be ok. I can say that it was one of the best experiences I ever had!!! GOOD LUCK:-)

Have you taken the CRNI?

Hello, I am working for a trauma 1 teaching hospital in Philly. It took me two years to finally get hired. I like my job but know that I want to move to the OR. So I am planning on taking a perioperative course in the spring with hopes that it once I'm finished I can move into the OR by this time next year. Reading this post has helped me realize that I can eventually get to the OR.... Thanks!!!

I am just getting my foot in the door with a home infusion therapy company(Phila area). I'm very excited on where this may lead too in my nursing career.

Hello, I am interested in infusion nursing...I wanted to find out if you all are still liking this speciality? Thanks!

Well actually a former classmate turned in my resume. I received a call about a week later. I would send in your resume and then call and ask to speak with Patti in HR to follow up. Good luck and keep me posted:)

Does anyone know the starting rate for a nurse with one year experience at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia?