RN First assist.

My workplace has about 15 RNFA's. I think they earn about a dollar more per hour, but it's worth it because being an RNFA is the easiest job in the O.R.

Circulating sucks.

Scrubbing is fun.

First assisting is a cakewalk.

Where can you find out about schools??

Where can you find out about schools??

Do your research about this school....

http://www.rnfa.org/index.html

Your hospital might even be willing to pay for your training.

Thanks.

Ok, so I know there is no substitute for experience, but what are you supposed to do if you want to get into OR? I mean, everyone has to start somewhere, right? From the research I've done, most of these certifications (CNOR and RNFA) want 2 years experience before you're even eligible to certify! What are you supposed to do in the meantime? Forgive me if this is a dumb question.

What you have to do is get in on a consortium where they hire unexperienced nurses and they train you from the ground up so to speak. Most hospitals do this once a year or so in the OR in Washington. I am going to go in through a graduate RN internship my hospital does. They only have two spots twice a year but i think it'll be okay, my mom is an RN, CNOR in the OR there. Here's to positive thinking!