is there a "next-step-up-the-ladder" in the field of Perioperative Nursing?

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hi everyone! greetings!

i just wanted to ask the OR nurses here (with no intention of being offensive) -- is there a "next-step-up-the-ladder thing" in the field of Perioperative Nursing? are there, like, positions for a Nurse Manager, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, etc in OR Nursing? or maybe a higher educational level something like a Master's Degree level in Perioperative Nursing?

i've been thinking of switching fields and OR Nursing fascinates me. but i also want to study/learn more (higher level education).

thank you so much!

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Specializes in Operating Room.

In the hospital where I will be working, there is an OR Manager, OR Clinical Educator, and an OR Director.

For more education, there is an "RNFA" (RN -First Assistant), and the possibility of a going back to school to become a Nurse Anesthetist. (CRNA)

(You can get certified in the OR ....CNOR, but I'm not sure about 'programs' for advance studies in the OR.)

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As far as I'm concerned, a move to management would be a step DOWN-- ugh!

RNFA does intrigue me though.

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As far as I'm concerned, a move to management would be a step DOWN-- ugh!

RNFA does intrigue me though.

Agreed about management!

RNFA is a possibility.

Staff development, nurse educator.

Working for the "stuff companies" developing or selling goods (suture, trochars, hip parts, monitors, etc)

OR is not a path to CRNA- Youmust be an ICU nurse first (CCRN prefered) and schools put a lot of consideration into many other factors before OR nurse experience.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Thanks...I haven't looked into CRNA at all...so.....

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