Just got hired!!

I have been an O.R. nurse for 14 years and there is ALWAYS something new to learn. That is part of the allure and challenge of a stimulating work environment. My peri-operative internship lasted 9 months with a balance of didactic classroom time, "scrub" rotation, and circulating rotation through a wide variety of surgical specialties. It goes without saying, that this was all at a reduced entry level rate of pay in exchange for the specialty training by my employer. Depending on whether you are an optomist or pessimist, there are easy days and there are easier days (or hard days and harder days). Remember, anything that is NEW to you is ALWAYS hard to begin with. That is just part of learning something new. Remember Nursing school ? The O.R. is a unique confluence of technology, technique, proficiency, skill level, broad knowledge bases, personalities, and designated professional roles, with individual and shared responsibilities, functioning as a cohesive interdependent team. It takes EVERYONE time to adjust to this type of situation. Here are somethings to bear in mind : ALWAYS KEEP YOUR PATIENTS PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY FIRST !!! YOU ARE YOUR SURGICAL PATIENTS ADVOCATE !! ALWAYS CONDUCT YOURSELF IN A PROFESSIONAL AND DIGNIFIED MANNER. THAT IS THE REPUTATION WHICH WILL DEFINE YOU TO YOUR CO-WORKERS, COLLEAUGES, AND PATIENTS. NEVER COMPROMISE YOUR ETHICS OR MORALS !! IN SO DOING YOU WILL ALWAYS PRACTICE YOUR PROFESSION TO PROTECT YOUR LICENSE (which is ALWAYS more important than protecting your job ! ). You are responsible for your own professional practice and its ramifications. Do not be discouraged and always try your best. A positive attitude is everything. God's blessings on your endeavors !! Remember, we are all human with different strengths and frailties, and no one is better than, or worse than anyone else. We are all just different with commonalities. Please, let us know how things are progressing for you !!