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Hi I hope you are enjoying the OR I started the last month and it is very interesting. I went fresh out of school to the OR. Im still taking the period 101 course and going to simulations and I have 2 days at my site to observe and put in practice what I have learn. Im working M-F 7-3 because of the training which lasts 6-9 months. once you are comfortable in the role and pass your final test you can choose bet 3-12 shifts or 4- 10 hour shift.

I’ve done all! Currently 4x10s (my least favorite 🫠) But as much as I love 12s there’s something about getting to leave at 3p on an 8 hour day that is lovelyyyy.

@@MikaelaWashington I've worked 8s and 10s as an ER aid. nvr 12s before. I have just been accepted to a new grad OR position in the hospital (8hrs) and I am excited -- i start in a month and have been binge watching youtube lol! I think working 5x a day and getting of at 3pm is worth it to me. better schedule for my outside/family life. thanks!

Hi! congrats. Expect that it will be difficult. It is a steep learning curve for sure! Take a notepad and for every case, write the following, what type of procedure it is (incision and drainage, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, ORIF, Cystoscopy, etc.) then 1) what Equipment is used? (bovie, lap tower, C-arm, etc), 2) Position (supine, lateral, prone, lithotomy and the equipment used to set up that position) 3) Foley (usually a catheter is put in for ex-laps and other hardcore procedures) 4) Prep (iodine wash and paint or chloraprep) 5) Fluids (Normal Saline, Sterile water (bottle or bag), 6) Meds (marcaine, lidocaine, ancef). Thats the room setup for a circulator, the tech hands the instruments and drapes and sutures and other supplies (they do help with equipment too though) and 7) Cultures and Specimens (gallbladder, bile, uterus, Fallopian tube, kidney stones, etc). I take notes during a shift then after, I add them or update, to my Microsoft word document that I have where I keep everything organized and available in my phone for reference. Resources? AORN periop 101, coworkers, especially surgical techs (STs are a great resource to what is needed, where to find it, how it works, and pretty much everything else in the OR, appreciate your surgical techs). Typical day? show up and get your assignment for the day (usually about 4 cases), but there are add-ons. Research your pt (hx, procedure, consents (surgical, anesthesia, blood), and prepare the rooms, circulate, then transfer to PACU. So yeah, take notes for the cases, learn where everything is at, learn how to set up and troubleshoot equipment, don't forget to ground your pt with a grounding pad, stay in your lane!.. Honestly I've wanted to leave the OR many times because it can be quite difficult, there's a lot to learn and consider, and a lot of people I work with irritate me. But the more I do it and give effort, the easier it gets. I have a groove now which makes the job easier. I am now confident to spend more time in the OR and pick up overtime. The OR once you're good at it can be very lucrative because it gets easy, especially if you can work in Cali where we start at around 50/hr. Work a lot, pick up on-call, and put your money into a Roth IRA and Index fund lol :) You can start investing pretty well off the bat and have your money work for you. Also, there will be asshole doctors and coworkers, that's the nature of the beast, and the hardest part for me. But there are also some mellow sweethearts that I enjoy working with. Stick with it and adapt, the OR certainly beats bedside or critical care, or most other specialties imo, its a low-key gem of a specialty that is not talked about often. Take advantage

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Hey Sabrina! It wasn’t hard to transition back. But that could be because OR was my first speciality and for the longest. What are you doing now for your remote position??

@@MikaelaWashington I work as a Coding Quality Analyst! This was my first job after passing boards & I slightly regret not getting any Hands-on nursing experience! I shadowed in the OR & love it! I’ve been in my role for 1 year.

Life is soo busy! But I’m so glad to be backkk! Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas to you too.

Hey! You’ll learn as you go the more you work in each speciality and with each surgeon. BUT there’s also resources for sure! Between staff, your charge nurses, and preference cards created for each surgery and each doc. They’re super helpful!! Take a deep breath and know you’re not going to be alone, and you’ll also get an orientation time. Good luck!!

Hey! I just started L&D too but as a new grad (almost off orientation). It definitely not what I thought it was and looking forward to apply to OR once I can. Glad I’m not the only one! Hope you got the job! 😃

Did you ever go into surgical?

@@His_ChristieRose I did. I'm currently at a level 1 facility in the south that trains both circulating and scrubbing.

@@CDGING awesome. I was thinking of PACU when I saw your ICU experience.

​@@CDGINGhow do you like the OR and how long was the training?

@@nalaamour I'm really enjoying it. Orientation is right around six months.

Hey! Most companies it does not have to be in your licensed state BUT you do have to hold that state you will be “working” in license. As far as finding one join some Facebook groups, try the remote nurse websites job board. And the biggest thing I found that helped were the resources she has for resume building for specific keywords and job descriptions to make it past the bots lol. Hope that helps?

Did you join a Facebook group that made you pay for her “course” to find a remote nursing job? I’m skeptical

Hey! Definitely do! There’s so so much to learn for the skills sort of never end lol. With every new equipment piece, instrumentations, techniques. It’s always evolving. Some times I think more so than other specialities!

Definitely stick with it! It takes 6-12 months to really feel like you even have a clue when it comes to OR nursing. Promise with time it’ll all click 🙂

Usually it’s the whole team that’s in the room with you! Surgical tech, surgical assistant some times if you have one, and float staff IF they’re available lol

AHHH!! Biggest Congrats! 👏🏽👏🏽 So happy for you to be away from bedside nursing! And thanks for watching my videos 🤍 Definitely plan to add more OR content from here on out 🤗

Yes!!! Finally someone guessed! 👏🏽👏🏽

I’m at a surgery center now a days!

Omg congrats!! You’ll have to let me know how you like once you start. Good luck on your NCLEX! A few tips: Go with your first pick of THE BEST answer in the options, don’t create what isn’t in the scenario, and don’t study the day before! ☺️

GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!! You GOT THIS!!! Take your time, BREATHE , and HAVE FAITH! Congratulations in advance XOXO

It’s the hidden spot in healthcare people does seem to get to see much. Happy to share as much as I can! More to come 🤗

Some of the ones I listen here and there are Optimal Daily Living , Unf*ck Your Brain, and I love Rise & Conquer by Georgie Stevenson!! Comedy ones that are greattt are Shagged Married Annoyed, and Parental Guidance by Rose and Rosie 🤗🤗 Hope that helps. What are your favs!?

Hey hey! Yes, for now! It was great to try especially during 2020. But I felt way to strapped to my computer. Plus it had mandatory OT every week. Definitely wasn’t the best work/life balance position for me. Are you currently doing a remote job??

@@MikaelaWashington HI! No, buy I did in the past for an insurance Co as LVN. And I struggled with those feelings and even became a lil depressed too.

Hey! Currently at a specialized surgery center. We do a lot of urology and neuro surgery ☺️