By: Amit Kothiyal
Submitted: 2010-12-09 23:41:52 | Word Count: 395
So you want to learn how to become an operating room nurse. This will be a financially and personally rewarding career if you make it through the education and training, but it will also be constantly challenging and often stressful. If you have the time and money to pay for the education (or some good financial aid), as well as the dedication and perseverance to finish the training and last on the job, this could be an excellent career for you.
In order to become an operating room nurse you will first need to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a reputable and accredited institution of higher learning. This will take at least four years if you go to school full time and longer if you go to school part time. You will need good grades to get into the program and a level head to complete it and pass the examinations required to become a registered nurse. There will also be additional training to work in the operating room beyond what is required to become a general RN, as you must study to pass the Certified Nurse for the Operating Room exams. Internships will also be an important part of your training.
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As you are going through college you will need to pay special attention to the different surgical procedures you learn about. Your responsibilities as an operating room nurse will include prepping and caring for the patients before surgery, assisting with the surgeon during the surgery and helping the patients in their recovery after the operation is over. You will need a broad knowledge of medicine for this career as well as a specialized knowledge of the operating room.
The median salary for a staff operating room nurse is about $64,000 with full benefits, but this can vary depending on where you live and what type of place you work. You can also expect to earn more with experience. If you become the head operating room nurse you can make as much as $100,000 annually. This job can be tough, but with confidence and hard work you can make it happen.
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