For a new RN in an OR Orientation, would you suggest learning circulation or scrub first? This would be after about a week in sterile processing. I have been told circulation should be taught first. Just curious. 0 Likes
Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN Specializes in OR, education. Has 16 years experience. Apr 17, 2017 Circulating, not circulation. And it going to totally depend on the facility. in mine, RNs very rarely scrub; those that do were either previous STs or had scrub experience at another facility. So, all we learn is circulating. However, I can see the benefits of starting with the circulator role- it's a bit more of an easing the new nurse into the OR environment. 0 Likes
