ALORNurse replied to ORNurse33's topic in Operating Room
I am also a new grad in the OR and I have been in my job for a month. Sometimes it blows my mind how awesome these people are in the OR because it is like they know what is going to happen before it...
ALORNurse replied to ALORNurse's topic in Operating Room
You sound like me! I knew when I started school all I wanted was the OR, so that is where I focused on applying. I will tell you my experience, which may be different from others here. I was only...
ALORNurse replied to ALORNurse's topic in Operating Room
The only background I had was working in a business office. As far as nursing goes all I had was nursing school. I wasn't allowed to do my preceptorship in the OR. I asked but was told
ALORNurse replied to ALORNurse's topic in Operating Room
I agree ORRocksRN! I cant believe it either! And CaliLvr000, congratulations on your new job! I know what you mean about wanting to learn everything. I just started 3 weeks ago and I cant seem to get...
I graduated in May 2010. I just got my very first nursing job this month! I knew that I wanted to work in the OR so those are the only jobs I applied for. I just continued to send in my resume anytime...
I graduated Jeff State's full time nursing program. I have three kids, but I don't think I could have worked AND gone through the program, although I know some who did. I kept my schedule pretty much...
ALORNurse replied to ALORNurse's topic in Operating Room
I feel the same way! It took me about 8 months to get the job, but I just waited because I knew the OR is what I wanted! It wasnt easy trying to get in as a new grad but I am SO glad I stuck it
ALORNurse replied to techraider77's topic in Operating Room
I know Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama offers a periop program. Huntsville Hospital also in Alabama offers the periop program to new OR employees as