Start OR in a couple days

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Ok. so I actually start in the OR in just a couple of days, and I am a little nervous, mainly excited but still a little nervous. any advice on my first day?

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There is a lot to learn in the OR and it was (and still is at times) scary. Everyone says this (but it's true)...it took me a year to actually feel like I wasn't a moron. Things started to fall into place at 6 months but after a year I felt comfortable. Have a healthy respect for the whole process. I still wake up excited about going to work after 2 years. It is the second most challenging thing I've ever done (kids were first). I love my job. Good luck to you!

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I :redbeathe my job too!!

It was utterly and completely overwhelming for a long time but once it clicks it's amazing. I was precepted by many different people. Everyone has their own spin on how things are done so I simply took it all in and combined the best practice into my own way of doing things. Many people told me to take notes but I found that useless in the early days of training. There's just too much going on and I found there 1) wasn't enough time to write things downs and 2) if I did find time to jot notes they made absolutely no sense to me when I reread them later.

Good luck!!

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Expect a lot of stress. Exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep. Think of your job as a sport.

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Thank you all

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Congrats!! I'm not an OR nurse, but I hopefully will be one day! Best advice is to do your best all the time and enjoy the exciting world or the OR.

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I am also joining tomorrow in OR.Being experienced i am also in tension because this is my first job in USA.Once you start learning you will enjoy OR life and cases.Don't worry,be happy and have faith in God,wish you all the best

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