Originally Posted by ajackson
Hi there,
My guess is that you're ready to check out the OR. Be ready, because the OR works very differently from the floor. Much of your experience will translate but will need to be modified to fit. Most hospitals run CNOR orientation programs for their OR trainees, so you will be well indoctrinated before you finally handle your own cases. I went through this process years back and while I consider it valuable, I learned that circulating cases was NOT what I wanted to do. Don't let my experience negatively impact your search. Being a circulating RN may be exactly what you're looking for. Good Luck.
R