ASU2011

Hello! I'll be graduating with my BSN this Friday. I'm in LOVE with pediatric nursing. My immersion was in a rehab unit and I've been volunteering in hemoc. My dream is to work in peds hemoc, but I was just offered a position in peds periop and I think it would be foolish to turn it down. Plus, I think periop is very fascinating too! I'd be working in the OR for at least two years under contract. I'm not sure what my feelings well be after those two years, but would it be difficult to transfer to the floor from the OR if that's what I wanted to do? Would it be possible to work PRN shifts on the floor during my time in the OR, would that be a good idea if I wanted to go to the floor?

Hello! I will be graduating with my BSN this Friday. Today I had a second interview for a new grad peds periop position. I was told at the end of my interview that there are two positions and one of them will be mine as soon as I pass my boards and the paperwork goes through HR. I start the end of January, orient for 6 months, and will be contracted to work for 1 year. I am elated and absolutely stunned; a week ago I thought I would be in the all too common predicament of today's new grad RN who cannot find employment for months upon months. I feel blessed to have this opportunity and want to prepare myself for what I'm sure will be both an undertaking and an adventure into OR nursing. For the seasoned OR RNs who frequent this forum: Any advice for a rookie just starting?