O.K. - I need some advice from those of you working in the OR. I am an RN in my 50's, and been at a desk job for the past six years. Starting to lose brain cells from boredom, and have been considering switching to work in the OR.
It seems to me that: the patient is asleep, you're not running to answer call lights non-stop, no family to argue with, you are caring for one patient at a time, etc.
So...what is the real story? Do docs still throw instruments?:chuckle
I'd like to hear your side of what working in the OR is like and (in your opinion) do you think I would be making a serious mistake to consider working there. I know I am the only one who can make the ultimate decision, but I trust you guys to give me some advice. Thanks