BethCNOR BSN, RN

BethCNOR has 40 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in OR, ER, Med-Surg, ICU, CCU, Home Health.

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   CNOR

   BethCNOR replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

   Don't listen to
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   New OR nurse feeling lost

   BethCNOR replied to lepetitoiseauRN's topic in Operating Room

   You need to establish your "own groove". There are things that you do for every single surgery, no matter the specialty. Getting a routine will help you feel a little more organized. Just remember to...
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   Do OR nurses have Pt contact?

   BethCNOR replied to RossayRN's topic in Operating Room

   Your desire to be an OR nurse is obvious in your writing here, so it probably came across in your
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   New OR nurse feeling lost

   BethCNOR replied to lepetitoiseauRN's topic in Operating Room

   Ah, another example of the OR eating their young! I don't know why this happens, but it does. I try really hard not to do it, but have to admit, I have been guilty of it. It takes a long time to...
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   Help for new O R NURSE

   BethCNOR replied to mondragon's topic in Operating Room

   I have to agree with the advice you have already been given. Get the heck out of Dodge. I hope there are other hospitals in your area. How has this OR passed JCAHO certification? I work in NC and...
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   Operating Room Nurse: Roles

   BethCNOR replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

   Yes, they go through training. Many ORs offer residency programs for new grads. The courses last 6-9 months and are classroom and clinical orientation. I hope you get the chance to work in the OR....
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   New grad OR RN to surg tech school??!

   BethCNOR replied to JSTARZ's topic in Operating Room

   That's an interesting question. I see no reason to go to surg tech school. You can get books to help you learn more about the OR. Alexander's is basically the bible of the OR. It covers all...
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   How did everyone get into the OR?

   BethCNOR replied to JLKNurse's topic in Operating Room

   A hundred years ago (well, OK, 30 yrs. ago) when I started in the OR, there was this concept called "on the job training". Now they have internships or nurse residency programs. Check into the...
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   new circulator

   BethCNOR replied to nrsman1's topic in Operating Room

   Congratulations to you! My best advice to you is to buy a pocket notebook and keep notes on every surgeon's likes and dislikes. Surgery is difficult to learn because there is so much to learn....
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    Why do you put up with the abuse?

    BethCNOR replied to lilla_fjaril's topic in Operating Room

    I'd be exhaused, too, with all that going on. I work in a big university hospital and we don't have much of that. We have to work off service frequently and work with nurses and techs from other...
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    Why do you put up with the abuse?

    BethCNOR replied to lilla_fjaril's topic in Operating Room

    I'm sorry you're are having a bad time in your OR. That's a shame. I have worked in ORs like that. I didn't stay. Maybe it has come with my many years in the OR, but when someone starts to talk...
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    Preference Cards

    BethCNOR replied to U12beme's topic in Operating Room

    I've been in the OR for almost 30 years and preference cards have always been a sore spot. The nurses where I work make changes to the preference cards and the team coordinators and a few designated...
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    Surgical Tech to OR Nurse

    BethCNOR replied to www.angel29's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck to you in your educational endeavors. Being a scrub tech before becoming a nurse will help you become a better circulator (in my opinion). The pre-req's are the basic required college...
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    Realistic to work OR PRN?

    BethCNOR replied to McBx3's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with Linda. They may also want you to take a refresher course since you've been out of nursing for a
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    Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    BethCNOR replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    Check at your hospital to see if they have a nurse residency program for the OR. Many hospitals require at least 1 yr of experience if not 2. AORN offers a perioperative course. Check their...