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nocturnallife ASN, RN

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  1. 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...

  2. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello All nurse family, I am currently a new graduate RN working in the OR on a general team. However, I'm interested in learning CV because I find the cardiovascular system interesting and I think I...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. Should I go for hearts?

    nocturnallife replied to amiss5572's topic in Operating Room

    Hey!! So how do you like being a CVOR

  8. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

    nocturnallife posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hey Allnurse Family! So I'm a new grad working in the OR as a circulator nurse. I was initially excited but now I'm feeling of depressed. OR nursing is very different from floor nursing. The skills a...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. Preceptor Issues -CVOR

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    I hear

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    That is the exact situation I'm in as a new grad rn with no experience. I'm expected to circulate in 7 different specialities on my own by 6 months. The facility is big. I also will be in surgeries...

  19. New Grad RN Help me Survive a Year

    nocturnallife posted a topic in Operating Room

    I wrote a post previously mentioning how I felt about being a new grad RN in the OR a few months ago. I just wanted to update everyone on my current feelings and thoughts. I like being a circulator...

  20. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    Well said Lol. Unfortunately, I feel like that

  21. New Grad OR Nurse Feeling Alone and Unsupported

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the advice. I'm trying not to worry so much. But there is just so much to learn lol. All the supplies, instruments, equipment and charting. I just don't know how I'm going to do it. I met a...

  22. Passed My NCLEX Exam Thanks to Uworld

    nocturnallife posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed my NCLEX RN exam thanks to Uworld on the first try at 75 questions. I want to share this with other people because I honestly was not confident about taking the NCLEX and passing. I felt like...

  23. Job Offer But it's Out-of-state

    nocturnallife posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So guys I was offered a position in the OR at Fargo, North Dakota. I'm excited and scared at the same time. Accepting this position means I will have to relocate and I've never lived on my own. The...

  24. Job Offer But it's Out-of-state

    nocturnallife replied to nocturnallife's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I took the job guys! Wish me luck. I'm so nervous but I'm totally excited. I'll keep you

  25. Circulator in Orthopedic Surgery Job Offer

    nocturnallife posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am a new grad RN and I have a job offer to work as a circulate RN in orthopedic surgeries. A typical day may consist of 20 cases and I believe the facility has 10 operating rooms. My orientation...