orkwb

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1. Why are OR nurses frowned upon?

   orkwb replied to hopefornursing's topic in Operating Room

   I believe OR nurses may be frowned upon because the speciality is misunderstood. The life behind the closed doors of the restricted areas can be likened to living in a foreign country for most RNs. The language is different, the culture is differen...

2. Is it like this everywhere?

   orkwb replied to carluvscats's topic in Operating Room

   I agree that it is not always as you describe. The OR can be a very busy, high pressure place. It will get easier for you but it takes time to figure out what must happen now and what can wait. Be patient with yourself. If, however, the situation doe...

3. How to handle an abusive surgeon?

   orkwb replied to aquarius1's topic in Relations

   I understand your position, especially as a new graduate. Sometimes silence is the very best response. That being said please keep in mind that a hostile work environment is not only morally wrong it is illegal. Next time you need to speak with su...

4. How to handle an abusive surgeon?

   orkwb replied to aquarius1's topic in Relations

   I try to remember that the surgeons also have lives outside the OR - that is they face many of the same struggles, pains, and problems as we all do. In addition they are under a lot of stress - patient/procedure-wise, and, business wise. They can a...