orrn42

Hey, I also graduated in May and took a job in the OR, I got a 6 month internship also. I took the job as I thought that working the OR would be sweet seeing the different surgeries and cool stuff. The thing is it took a while, but now that I am really getting the feel of what the nurse does in the OR, its not what I want to do. I wish I had shadowed more before this and watched the nurse, instead of the surgeries. Im kind of stuck now and am not sure where to go as it is hard to get other jobs. I miss the patient nurse interaction and I don't feel much reward with my job.... A lot of OR nurses love it that I work with, so like the other poster said, weigh out your pros and cons. Also pray (:

I have been involved in an internship in the OR and this is my first real nursing job, I just graduated this May. I went in thinking I would really enjoy the job because of all the cool surgeries, but now I don't think it is fitting for me. I miss the patient interaction a lot and now that I have an idea of the actual nursing duties in the OR, I am not fond of it. The job is doable, I don't hate it, I don't enjoy it though. I know many people say try to get a year of experience, but I am not sure if that is the best option. If I did decide to leave, it would be hard to find another job as I don't have much experience. What is your advice?