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Operating Room / Surgical

I am going to have an interview as short stay surgery, what should I prepare for this interview questions ?

Last answered about 12 hours ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

I have over 4 years of Operating Room RN experience in different countries and obtained my California RN license in July. Since then, I have been applying for Operating Room RN positions but have not yet secured a job. Any advice?

Last answered 6 days ago 2 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

I plan on moving to Houston to be closer to family. How much could I possibly make as an ambulatory Surgery center, cross trained nurse with 7 yrs experience? TIA!

Last answered 28 days ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

26 years in the operating room (entire career). I need to get out of the OR due to the cold temperature. I have Raynaud’s & bad arthritis in fingers. Any ideas of where u can transition to easily?

Last answered about 1 month ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

I am a new grad rn. I want to be an OR nurse. Since it is hard to get into, what unit should I start on first to make my way to the OR? Med surg, ICU, labor and delivery, outpatient, etc…

Last answered about 2 months ago 13 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

What steps do I need to take if a surgical instrument is broken?

Last answered about 2 months ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

What are surgical procedures?

Last answered about 2 months ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

Hello and Blessings! I’m an OR RN who scrubs and circulate. Where in Florida/Miami-Ft.Lauderdale area is a great Medical Facility to work?

Last answered about 2 months ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

How long do I have to stay in a department before transferring to my desired specialty? I was an RN in the OR before moving to the USA and have been in the PCU for 2 months now.

Last answered about 2 months ago 4 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

How do I break into circulation or scrub in the OR after a year and a half in PACU?

Last answered 2 months ago 2 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

I have 4 years past experience as an LPN in MA. After graduating 2022 with a BSN I’m looking into OR or L/D. Both specialties require past experience, for those who work in these fields what advice would you give so I standout as a stronger candidate

Last answered 2 months ago 44 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

Soon-to-be new grad here. I am torn between which specialty to start in. I always thought I wanted to do OR and still am interested but I have found recently that I really enjoy ICU nursing. I also anticipate becoming an advanced practice nurse or NP

Last answered 2 months ago 9 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

What are some common mistakes new scrub nurses make with surgical instruments, and how can I avoid them?

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

I’ve been going back and forth as a new grad, right now I’m working on a cardiac unit however I received offers to dialysis and the OR I’m really interested in the OR. However, I know cardiac I will gain a lot of experience. Any advice?

Last answered 3 months ago 5 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

How do you handle difficult Surgeons in the OR?

Last answered 3 months ago 20 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

Does scrub experience (20yr) count when I pass nclex & apply to circulating nurse ?

Last answered 3 months ago 32 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

What's the best way to set up the surgical room for efficiency?

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

Moving to Phoenix Arizona soon. Which hospital do you recommend for a new grad that wants to work in the OR or Cath Lab? TIA

Last answered 3 months ago 3 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

What do you do if you don't have enough of something you need during surgery, like blood or equipment? How do you decide what to do next?

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

What are some ways to provide emotional support and comfort to patients and families during the surgical process?

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

Hi everyone. I’ve been an RN for 3 years with experience in medsurge and critical care. Im trying to switch to the OR. Anyone have tips on this or info on whose hiring? Long Island NY

Last answered 4 months ago 4 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

What's the protocol for reporting a malfunctioning instrument?

Last answered 5 months ago 2 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

How do you deal with a missing surgical instrument?

Last answered 5 months ago 1 answer

Operating Room / Surgical

What's the procedure if an instrument count at the end of surgery is incorrect?

Last answered 5 months ago 2 answers

Operating Room / Surgical

What should I do if I notice a surgeon has dropped an instrument?

Last answered 5 months ago 2 answers