NabiRN BSN, RN

The final is actually easier than the individual exams. The Laser module really scared me and I thought the final would be as difficult. I wouldn't even study for it.

I am writing a paper on labor relations and policy. Is anyone out there who work in states that do not require a RN circulator in the room for each procedure? If yes, what is your experience like? Thanks so much.

Looks like there's not much difference between community colleges and private schools and 4 year state schools. I was surprised to see that Regis has such low passing rate.

Well, it is not you. OR is a tough place for new nurses who do not have experience in the operating room. Many tough personalities in the operating room. I don't know why the operating room attracts these people. Perhaps others can put their 2 cents ...

Had a very good discussion on the AST.org board. Where I used to work, I scrubbed a lot of eye cases. The turnover time is about 5 minutes. The cleaning crew does not come to clean the room. The surgical team pretty much takes care of the trash and o...

If I go to ER or Med/Surg, I would feel the same way. We have many nurses from other areas and they are doing just fine. As long as you are a team player and willing to learn and work hard, you will be just fine. The personalites are tough but I am n...

Your scrub experience will be helpful. However, it seems like you went directly from scrub school to nursing school without actually working as a scrub tech. Some hospitals may expect more from you and will put into cases with the idea that you can s...

Great idea. You will have access to the AORN web site as well and read past AORN journal articles.

This message is a little bit late since you probably have already scrubbed the case. You can go to AST.org (Association of Surgical Technologists) and do a search on their web site for articles. AORN.org also has articles for members. Hope you had f...

You will find lots of info here: https://allnurses.com/operating-room-nursing/ Good luck.

I just finished 11 months of orientation at a Level II trauma center with 25 OR's. I run my own room now and I can't believe how much I have learned. Here's my advice: 1. Don't argue whether you are right or wrong (unless the patient is in immediate ...

Smith and Nephew has lot #'s on plates but not the screws. I like the idea of keeping track of lot number from autoclave (I don't think we do that now).

I can understand that this is scary for your family. The most important person in your team is the surgeon. As others said, you need to to do some research to find a surgeon with lots of experience since not too many centers do whipples frequently. O...

Originally Posted by WitchyRN I don't look down on techs, I used to be one. I just ask for the same courtesy from the techs I work with...one of them that I work with closely is always putting the circulator's role down...it's "easy" according to h...

I am at the end of my OR orientation and have worked with many different preceptors. I was a preceptor when I was a certified surgical technologist (CST). I find that many RNs who were CSTs are a lot more difficult to work with because they often hav...

Caritas is a network of hospitals and each hospital offers a different pay scale. St. Eliz in Brighton offers $27.75/hr as starting pay plus differentials. Norwood is also a Caritas hospital and the starting pay is below $25. That was a year ago and ...

Dreamed of getting called in while I was on call ... Then I woke up and realized that I was in bed ..OMG -- I miss the call. Checked my beeper and there were no messages, check my phone and there were no messages ... went back to bed and hoping tha...

Growing up in Boston Chinatown, I was bused to a high school in a predominately African American community. My friends and I were attacked by Irish teenagers in South Boston. I know what it is like to be different and how it feels to be treated based...

When I interviewed for my current job, my manager said she is considering putting a contract in writing since she lost many peri-op 101 trainees in less than 2 years. She told me it costs her about $200,000 to train someone for OR nursing. She also s...

I scrubbed for 4 years as a CST before becoming a nurse. In many ways, the surgical technologist focuses on the technology. Even though everyone advocates for the patient, the circulating nurse's primary role is to be the patient advocate. I do appre...

Love your post. I am in the 7th month of my orientation .... everyday ... I ask why these people so strange .. nice one hour and totally crazy the next. I have worked in the OR as a CST and still have trouble dealing with some of these personalities....

I am also going through orientation. Some preceptors can explain better than others. In addition, in some cases, there's really no time to explain things thoroughly because there are so many things to do. I try to absorb as much as I can and then try...

The baby was throwing up a lot but the Chinese mom kept feeding him. As nurses, we have many opportunities to learn about different cultures but we don't have the time to do so. Your comment about focusing on own discomfort is so true. On this part...

I heard the salary at MGH is not so great when compared to other Boston hospitals. Don't forget to factor in parking, transportation, and other logistics. However, you go to MGH for the experience. Good luck.

Level II trauma. Yes, we have people working around the clock.