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Each role in(my opinion) is important and to be a team is just as important...

Not to mention also that we have to work under supervision of the RN.... if anything check out the role of a Surgical Technologist in the OR.. if you go to www.ast.org you will see the role of a Surgical Technologist... not only that, but as of right now Surgical Technologists are not licensed, but certified...we work closely with the Surgeon and RN...

Hi ericseitz! I would suggest checking out www.ast.org website. Association for Surgical Technologists. There is discussion regarding first assistant as well as courses a person can take to become a first assistant. I go back and forth from allnurses to ast because even though I am a Surg Tech student I still wish to be a RN. Also, have you thought about specializing? That can also be another option, I'm just not sure if it is a good or bad idea...

I'm currently enrolled in a Surgical Technology program (going into my 3rd semester), and it is true when we perform counts we have to have an RN present, when we receive meds the RN passes it to us we label it and pass it to the surgeon. We can only do our job as a surg tech, we cannot do the RN's job. I live in NYC and even our teacher (he's a surgeon) tells us the roles that are in the OR and how these roles have to be adhered to.

Thank you to all who replied!! I appreciate the insight, and look forward to working side by side with all OR Nurses, anyone else with any feedback I will greatly appreciate it, I'm now in my 2nd semester in Surg Tech school, this semester I feel even more commited and determined, still looking forward to being a nurse... thanks once again:)

Thanks also for the tips I will definetely keep them in mind while I'm in school & on externship!

Thank you so much!!! I'm just about to finish up my first semester, my expected graduation date is 4/2011, I have awhile before I go the nursing route but most likely as soon as I graduate I will continue on to find out about the pre - reqs that I need to do while (hopefully) working.. how was it being a surg tech?

Also I live in NYC, but any info from anyone would be very helpful.. Thanks once again

Hi OR Nurses!!! I am currently enrolled in a Surgical Technology program the program is very interesting & the field is also interesting but my true goal is to become a Nurse... my question is are there a lot of jobs for Surgical Techs? How often do Surgical Techs get hired on Externship at hospital? (I know alot of OR Nurses know this because you are in charge of OR), also how can I transition to becoming an OR Nurse? Thank you all OR Nurses for any response, advice, tips ect.. you offer....

There is a forum on international nursing that may help u out some

shawnieboy, first know that u are awesome for taking this step into this amazing field, u are in the process of pursuing ur goal, some of which have already been accomplished!! for that pat yourself on the back, and know u have what it takes to be an excellent nurse!!! in saying this know you have the confidence to do this!! im not in cna class as of yet but what works for me in nerve wracking situations is block a any distractions out of ur mind and just do the task u have set before u, i know easier said than done as i am an outsider but try it and before u know it u will hear ur fellow cna students cheering 4 u

i dont know if this may help but maybe try your local dept of social services office public assistance office maybe they can loan u the money and u can pay it back or get assistance just for the training an entire grant/voucher. they may b able 2 help u, good luck & know if there is a will theres a way

i mean good luck!!! damn g1 phone lol!!!

hi shawnieboy, WELCOME and CONGRATULATIONS on getting your ged, and in starting cna class, good lick, and keep us posted!!!

hi CONGRATULATIONS!!!! on starting CNA class!!! ive been considering going this route to gain experience and really get a feel for nursing!!! good luck to you in your classes, keep us posted. your first day sounds like it was very interesting!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! once again