danid86

Hi! I am a third year nursing student. It is my dream to work as an OR nurse. I am in the process of applying to work as an employed student nurse this summer in the OR. However, there is only one position available and at least three of us competing for the position. I am looking for an OR nurse who wouldn't mind mentoring me, whether or not I am selected for the position this summer. I want to learn as much as I can while I'm in school, so that I am as prepared as possible for when my opportunity comes to begin OR nursing. I would also appreciate any information about websites or blogs or anything that would help me to learn more about what OR nursing is all about, what to expect as circulating and scrub nurse, the names of the instruments used in surgery, tips on staying sterile... anything. :) Thanks!

when you and your nursing friends play the "ABC" game... Person 1: "Apple"; Person 2: "Apple, Balloon"; Person 3: "Apple, Balloon, Canary"... etc. Except you limit your responses to medications or disease processes... Person 1: "Arthritis"; Person 2: "Arthritis, Benzodiazepines"; Person 3: "Arthritis, Benzodiazepines, COPD"... etc. haha Good times. :)

I'm a 2nd year nursing student, I was just there! The types of questions they ask do taking some getting used to! "What is the BEST response?" and "What intervention would you do FIRST?". Frustrating questions, I know. I think the best way to improve is by going to see your teacher, and reviewing the questions you answered incorrectly. That way your teacher has the chance to explain the rationale for the "correct" answer, and you'll be better prepared for such questions the next time around. :) Speaking from where you'll be in a year... test writing does get easier! Oh, and something I just recently learned... it takes more time, but it is REALLY worth it if you can take the time to understand WHY certain things happen in the body rather than straight memorization. Boy I wish I'd known that first year!! :) Hope that helps!!!