ScrubTechStudnt

I totally understand that. I appreciate it tho, I am trying my best.

My own personal opinion... keep that in mind when u read this. I am a very open-minded person.. i take everyones opinions to heart and read them right, i hope anywayz... When I start in the OR I will be the Scrub Tech. I will do my job as a Scrub take and only that. I will not circulate or anything like that because I do think that I will not be qualified. I agree with that! But when I do go back eventually and get my RN.. I will not complain about the ST UNLESS they just are complete uh, rude?!? I will never make anyone feel inferior to myself because I am a RN. I will help anyone that needs help and will surely ask questions if I need help. There is always something to learn in the medical field. My first priority is for the patient. That is why we are there, not to put someone down, not to make anyone feel 1/2 inches tall and not cause drama. (which all go into the same category) That is about all....

I am not saying that RN's are there to help us... if we are good at what we do and was taught well in the class we shouldnt need anyone to coach us thru anything. We should know how to do it ourselves with the exception of learning the hospitals requirements. All I was saying is that there was talk of not having non-RN's in the OR... then what were we trained to do? I am not going to graduate the program in Surg Tech then apply for a job in the ER. Thats not what I was trained to do. As i can tell you view everything right... I eventually want to be a RN but for now im a future ST. Ill Scrub, the RN's can circuate, be OR director whatever they choose.... thats all I was trying to state.

OMG... I honestly do not believe i could have said it better myself!!! Preach it on.... Exactly what I would say and what I think! Ill second that one... "as a rule!!" :rotfl:

Just one more comment, and i may be overstepping my bounderies, not sure. But if non- registerd nurses shouldnt be in the OR... or thats the talk. Then what are Surg Techs for. That is what we go to school for. Thats why they have the program. We cant go thru that program then get a job working in the ER, or ICU or whatever. That is what RN's are for. NOT at all saying that they shouldnt be in the OR because we need them too. They help us as much as we help them. BUT if i am not mistaking and if i am... PLEASE tell me.. but they dont teach RN's scrubbing in school. do they not? Our teacher is a RN and Surg tech for 15 years actually. And that is what she explained to us... times may have changed but i am not sure if they have. Just a simple comment and question...

I am also new to this site... and Sharij1 is actually IN MY CLASS! We car pool... lol! But I admire your reply.. i think that is great and I wish more people look at it like oyu do. Thank you very much for that. We are both students in Surg Tech and I eventually want to go get my RN. But we are only there for the patient and learn from each other whether we have been in the OR for 2 weeks or 20 years....Thank you again Christine.... your post was just great..