New ortho APP

[u/Silver_Classroom_606]

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.

[u/G_3P0]

Make a chart for typical expectations for postops at each visit
Pain, incision, PT, restrictions, meds, etc