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I'm a new grad too. I suggested that a friend of mine try this (with a different unit, bit same principle) and it worked. Look at the facilities in your area to see if any have posted job openings for OR nurses, even if they say experience required. Then put on a nice set of interview clothes, print off some copies of your resume, and go introduce yourself to the OR managers there. Tell them you have a passion for surgery and noticed they had open positions that required experience, and were curious if they would consider a new grad applicant/have a PeriOp 101 program, etc. The worst they can do is tell you no. But meeting someone face to face means a lot more than if you just apply or email them, because then you're just some faceless name. Plus taking the time to physically go down there might impress on them that you really do like surgery and aren't just trying to get whatever job you can. OR orientation is long and training is expensive, so if they consider new grads they just want to be sure that their investment will pay off. Maybe tell them you're willing to work weekends, take more call, the shifts nobody else wants, or whatever, to get your foot in the door. If they say no I'd still leave them a copy of your resume. Good luck!

That makes me feel a little better. I totally get why people would be nervous though. Thanks for the reply!

No, they do order it, but I think a few really nervous ones I've seen either got it late or just weren't feeling it. Thanks for the reply though!

Hi all, I've been working in the OR for about 6 months as a nurse tech, and I love it. However, one thing I feel like I'm not very good at is reassuring nervous patients. I'm sure all patients are nervous to some degree, but I'm specifically talking about the ones that are visibly upset/shaking/nervous/crying when you take them back to the room. I usually tell them that they're in good hands and that we'll take great care of them, but I was curious what some of the seasoned OR vets here say to their patients. I searched through the forum threads but couldn't find much. Thanks in advance, Dave