Thank you for this video! I actually applied and have an interview for a cardiac surgery OR position! I’ve always been interested in the OR, I’ve just always been very hesitant since I’m getting my MSN and always felt the OR might be limited in growth opportunities. Thank you again 🥰

This video came just in time! Tomorrow is my first day starting in the OR and I'm super excited 😁

@BellaUnfiltered

11 күн бұрын

Love that! Good luck 🎉

Just a very quick note that I plan to get into the OR later this year and your casual approach to your content fills a great niche that reinforces that plan. Thank you!

@BellaUnfiltered

11 күн бұрын

Thank you! So happy to hear that. Good luck! 🍀

Funny, one of the surgeon at my hospital calls them "meow meows" 🤣

@BellaUnfiltered

11 күн бұрын

Haha now I want to know all the weird names that surgeons come up with for these instruments 😂

This account will help me get through the nerves

@BellaUnfiltered

11 күн бұрын

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i have 2 questions! 1. do OR nurses not work 3 12’s? if not, what are your usual hours/shifts like? 2. how are you able to stand up for hours during a surgery?😭 i’m interested in being an OR nurse but idk if i can handle all of it😭

@BellaUnfiltered

3 күн бұрын

Hi! You can do 8, 10, or 12 hours. With the hours of standing, it’s definitely important to have comfortable shoes. But in general, working in the OR can be physically taxing some days so it’s something to think about

I want to work in the OR but I am scared about call and how it will affect work life balance. Can you talk about your experience?

@BellaUnfiltered

11 күн бұрын

Being on call has had no significant impact to my work-life balance, but it is something to be prepared for. There’s also the option of giving away call shifts that you might not be able to cover.

Hii Bella, I'm just graduate from nursing school and been assigned to OR, will start to work in this July, I'm so afraid that I'll get scold or make any silly mistake in the OR, because when I was student time, we only posted to OR for 2 weeks, the other time we were doing floor nursing / other specialized area. Honestly I didn't expect that I'll been assigned to OR therefore I'm really scare and worry .. I wish I could catch up faster..

@leevang7435

9 күн бұрын

The OR is a very specialized skill set and is very different from floor nursing. If you're a new grad, I'm pretty sure they'll be aware of that and orient you to the OR during orientation. However, your concerns about being scolded as it relates to the culture of the OR are understandable and valid lol. I had the same fear cause it's what you always hear people talk about. I would say this is just dependent on the surgeons. 95% of my surgeons are amazing and nice, there's just been a handful out of the many that I've had bad experiences with. MOST surgeons when you make a mistake, as long as you own up to it, apologize, and fix it quickly, they have been nice about it. You're human, they're well aware of that. There is so MUCH knowledge that you're bound to make mistakes (different companies, systems, types of equipment, specialties, different surgeon's preferences, etc). You just have to learn to brush off things. 99% of the time surgeons are not mad directly at YOU but the situation. Your job is to just problem-solve through cases, and do the best you can. Cause that is the best you can only do. That being said, don't let any surgeon verbally abuse you. Stand up for yourself and let management know because that is unacceptable. I've not experienced it, but have heard of doctors throwing sharps, verbally abusing, etc that goes far deeper than a "mistake" and needs corrective action. I was a shy, reserved person but somehow found my way in the OR. There will be people there to support you, you'll never be alone and have a team with you (one of the reasons why the OR is amazing!). You'll learn so much about yourself and apply what you've learned in the OR in real life too such as standing up for yourself, being more confident, etc. The OR kind of forces you to because you're there to care and advocate for your patients. Good luck in the OR!

@BellaUnfiltered

2 күн бұрын

@@leevang7435 very well said and I completely agree! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! 💗

@BellaUnfiltered

2 күн бұрын

Hi! First off, congratulations!! It’s okay to be nervous and intimidated since the OR is a different world in nursing. My advice is to be teachable and open to every opportunity you get to learn. And like the rly nice comment from above, sometimes it’s more so dealing with the personalities in the room. But don’t hesitate to communicate if you are unsure of something. I find that it’s better if people know that you are new to things rather than making assumptions. Best of luck! 🍀

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