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Hi RaeHere! I strongly recommend the UCD OR Training Program. I believe it is the only OR Training Program around the Sacramento area that trains their nurses how to scrub & circulate extensively (8 months in total). I feel very supported and learn something new every day. The patient population is diverse and the surgeries are challenging, cutting edge, downright amazing considering it is a Level I Trauma Center. As a New Grad nurse in a specialty, I face both typical new grad emotions and concerns, but also the reality that my training is different from what nursing school taught me. However, the program's educator is outstanding! The program is well structured and allows the opportunity to train in multiple services (ENT, Ortho Trauma, Burn, Plastics, GI, Urology, etc). Most of the staff are understanding, knowledgeable, and love their jobs. They have been very receptive of trainees. Some surgeons can be nasty but most of them understand that the OR is a team driven environment, and therefore respect the members of their teams. Of course, no facility is perfect and there are many improvements that can be made. Pros: -In the program, you rotate through services every 4 weeks. This provides the opportunity to see many different cases. -The Educator & Staff -Circulating AND scrubbing! Cons: -In the program, you rotate through every service every 4 weeks, that's not a lot of time to solidify your practice in a single service. -Some people seem to think OR nurses are not real nurses (HA!) There is *sometimes* tension between the perioperative services. -Some nurses really do eat their young! From what I've heard, the training program should be hiring soon. They seem to hire a new cohort about every six months. I started in August so that means a new cohort should start in February/March. I suggest checking back in with HR around late Dec/January. PS It seems that having experience related to the OR is a good way to get your app through HR. Good luck!

Congrats to you passion4womenshealth!

Thank you, I feel very grateful & I hope you receive the good news soon passion4womenshealth! Congrats on interviewing!

I interviewed for two units: TNU & OR Here's the timeline of my application process April 27- Applied to the UCD New Grad Nurse Residency Program May 31- Received a call from the TNU to interview June 14- Interviewed with Manager June 15- Received a called from HR to complete reference check "skills survey" within 24 hours (at least email them out) June 17- All Reference Checks completed June 21- Offered TNU position START DATE: August 29 (with all other hospital units) June 4- Applied to the OR Training Program June 16- Invited to an interview via email June 23- Interviewed with a 3 person panel (manager, educator, and RN) July 11- Offered position July 12- Accepted position & went in to sign paperwork START DATE: August 15 (specific to the OR) I didn't have to do another reference check or background check for the OR since I had done it for TNU (despite separate applications for each program, they are all processed under the same system) It seems that the offer can come within a few days to a few weeks after the reference check based on the unit manager's preference. Good luck everyone! Sending positive vibes that your efforts are fruitful

Thank you! As far as I know, they held interviews June 23rd and 24th.

Just signed my new hire paperwork for the Operating Room. This cohort starts on August 15th but all other units will start on August 29th.

I'm in the same exact boat as you. Also took mine on 06/21 in CA.. good pop up on PVT, still no results. I'm very frustrated

Hi! Have you heard anything back from the OR? Also wondering how you applied so early when the separate app was available June 1? Thanks! BTW, sorry for the repeats everyone! Still trying to figure it out .

Did anyone apply for the operating room nurse residency?

https://allnurses.com/california-nursing/uc-davis-rn-1048631.html