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.
Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN 6 Articles; 11,269 Posts Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development. Has 18 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.
