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RNmaster (offline) Joined: Nov 2013 Location: Posts: 5	Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:11 pm I'm working in theaters as RN1. I get paid very good. Also, im a NON new grad program Registered Nurse. So my question is this, when i reach RN2 status, in approx 9 months time, would employers that advertise jobs in non theatres related wards accept me as a bonified RN, unlike an RN1 with "no experience", in their minds. You know what i mean. So if i apply for a job in mental health or med/surgical based wards, would they look at me differently that im RN2 etc. you know what i mean. Obviously if i apply in theatres elsewhere, they would instantly recognize my experience.

Egg (offline) Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Posts: 14	Dec 01, 2013, 01:40 am First and foremost when you say 'theatres' do you mean you have experience in which of the following areas: -Scout/instrument -Anaesthetics -Recovery/PACU or have you done a mix rotation? This will matter. Nursing has its specialisations. (Hospitality setting) I would not expect a Sauce Chef to be able to immediately be able to work on a desserts bench. If you go into surgical nursing you will have a better chance of assimilating into the ward (with anaesthetics/recovery experience) due to the obvious surgical nature of your patients. I cannot answer your question properly until you tell me what areas in theatres you have worked in. And do you want to work in mental health or medical/surgical wards?

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