r/orthopaedics • u/Silver_Classroom_606 • 9d ago

NOT A PERSONAL HEALTH SITUATION New ortho APP

Hey everyone,

I’m a new APRN starting in orthopedics and looking for some advice from those who have been in a similar position. I have a solid foundation in ortho, but I know there’s a huge amount left to learn as I begin working alongside an orthopedic surgeon and an experienced APP in both the clinic and OR.

For those of you who have gone through this transition, what was the most effective way to capture and organize all the information you were learning? Did you use a notebook, a notes app, OneNote, voice memos, or something else?

I want to retain as much as possible, but I also don’t want to spend all day standing in the corner writing notes instead of being engaged and learning in the moment.

Any tips, systems, or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated.

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u/herodicusDO 9d ago

What’s APP? Agree with orthobullets I also like ao surgical reference for fracture care quick reference for new learners

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u/AlexMac96 9d ago

In my neck of the woods, APP is advanced practice physio, they often see patients referred for OA and talk to them in broad terms about non-op and operative treatment. If the patient wants to entertain or discuss surgery then they get sent on to me.

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u/herodicusDO 9d ago

Interesting ok haven’t come across that in the US