I would like to train for the OR. How do I find fellowships for experienced RNs?
Tuesday November 17, 2009
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I would like to train for the OR. How do I find fellowships for experienced RNs? I have been in psychiatry for 10 years. I'm burned out and want a change.
Denise
Before you do anything, I would suggest that you do some informational interviewing (www.dcardillo.com/articles/thescoop.html) with other nurses working in the OR to be sure this is what you want to do. Many nurses jump from one specialty to another without thoroughly investigating each. I even know nurses who have gone through certification/training for a specialty only to discover that they don't like it once they're in it. Read “How to Change Specialties” at http://news.nurse.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2002205010311.
For information about related programs, contact the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (www.aorn.org) — the national office and your state chapter. They can advise you of perioperative training programs and internships in your area.
To explore other areas, start attending Nursing Spectrum and NurseWeek career fairs (http://events.nursingspectrum.com/Expo) and professional association meetings and talking to other nurses about their work. There is a big world of diverse opportunities out there for you. Take a little time to step back and decide where to go from here. Read “How to Find Your Forte” at http://news.nurse.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2001105040317.
Best wishes,
Donna
Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, well-known career guru, is Nursing Spectrum/NurseWeek’s “Dear Donna” and author of “Your First Year as a Nurse: Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional” and “The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses: Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career.” Information about the books is available at www.Nurse.com/CE/7010 and www.Nurse.com/CE/7250, respectively. To ask Donna your question, go to www.Nurse.com/asktheexperts/deardonna. Find a “Dear Donna” seminar near you: Call 800-866-0919 or visit http://events.nursingspectrum.com/Seminar.
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