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As a reference, I find this helpful: http://www.ast.org/uploadedFiles/Main_Site/Content/About_Us/Standard_Skin_Prep.pdf

Hi, I am an experienced nurse, new to the OR. Went through a six month training at my hospital and am now on my own. I know I have a lot to learn and I've heard all about how it takes a year to feel comfortable in the OR. I wanted to ask of the experienced OR nurses out there -- what are your tips/tricks for speedy room turnover? Can you share your process/system, etc. I want to feel I am doing all I can to keep the surgeons happy and get the rooms turned over in a timely manner. Any and all advice is welcome!

Great thread! I have a question, maybe some of you have advice or insight. Given the tough market, I'm contemplating going straight from my ADN into an accelerated ADN-BSN program. I probably won't be able to work much during that time. Do you think employers worry about lost skills from being out of the ADN program? The ADN-BSN program doesn't have a lot of clinical time, mostly classroom. Thoughts on "losing skills" or "getting stale"? Is it an issue, if in the end you come out with the BSN?

Me neither. Anyone have any insights into this one? My GPA was a 4.0, so I'm not sure the suggestion about them sending emails in order of gpa is correct. I know of four people who have gotten emails--three acceptances and one waitlist.