nocturnallife ASN, RN

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1. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   So just to update you guys. I got a job in the CVOR. It's definitely intense. My coworkers are amazing that's prolly the main reason I like this job. The two nurses I with are older and have a lot of...

2. Interested in CVOR nursing

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   So just to update you guys. I got a job in the CVOR. It's definitely intense. My coworkers are amazing that's prolly the main reason I like this job. Our team is small so the call can be a bit much...

3. 3 Circulator Rn Job Offers

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   I decided to take the CVOR position. On the day of my in-person interview I felt comfortable with the team. I felt most comfortable with the outpatient center staff that I meet however. But I want...

4. Should I go for hearts?

   nocturnallife replied to amiss5572's topic in Operating Room

   Hey!! So how do you like being a CVOR

5. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   Sorry for the late response. My hospital offered Periop 101 which was very helpful. Also this book is a wealth of information Alexander's Surgical Procedures. I bought the ebook and downloaded it to...

6. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

   nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

   Well I survived a year in my OR it was my first job and I also relocated for the position. Their is definitely a lack of mutual respect. Some of the Doctors and scrub technician treat the CRNAs better...

7. 3 Circulator Rn Job Offers

   nocturnallife posted a topic in Operating Room

   So I've have 3 different circulator nurse job offers. I need help deciding. 1. Outpatient surgery center, $32 hr, 7am-3:30 pm, no call or weekends, cases included ortho, retina, podiatry, general and...

8. Which job offer to accept

   nocturnallife replied to Dormi93's topic in General Nursing

   I work in the OR as a Circulator. I would recommend getting experienced on the floor if ICU is your goal. If you don't care about relocating then I would suggest relocating somewhere for a year that...

9. Interested in CVOR nursing

   nocturnallife posted a topic in Operating Room

   I'm interested in learning CVOR nursing. I have no CV experience. I'm willing to relocate to any state to get this experience. I currently work as a circulator nurse in the Main OR. I have been a...

10. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    At my hospital they give new grad rns 6 months to learn OH and you can extend if you're still not comfortable. But I see your

11. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    @offlabel yes the hospital does have staffing issues and people are overworked because of

12. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    I'm excited about being in the OR. Yes it was kind of an observation thing but if I were the preceptor I would explain things as it is happening. I'm would be more eager to share my knowledge with...

13. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    I hear

14. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    I have assessed myself as well. I like the OR. I try to prepare for cases by taking home preference cards and also I purchased a few textbooks. I also study at home independently because I like the...

15. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    The surgical techs and the crnas teach colleagues during procedures. Crnas talk to their students through out intubations. Surg techs talk to their preceptees through out cases. So why can't the...