The other major nursing job in the operating room is that of curculating nurse – the one that makes sure the scrub has the appropriate instruments to pass to the surgeon and can fetch instruments, medicines, sterile drapes and the like that may be needed in addition to those ordinarily provided for the operation.

Each job requires that you have your nursing degree or diploma. All Registered Nurses have to train in the O.R. in addition to all the other hospital areas. LPNs can also work in the O.R. but beyond their basic schooling, their training in OR is on-the-job. Far fewer LPNs get to work the OR than RNs. I’d suggest getting your RN degree rather than an LPN certificate.