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No. 10
from oslogirl
Old Jul 10, 2009, 02:49 AM

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Hi. 1.You are working at a level one trauma center... GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!
2. You like the job
3. Like most of your coworkers
4. Some surgeons are real sobs.

Stop being so hard on yourself! I suggest you look into assertiveness training. There are tons of books/workshops available. It will help you cope, and I hope you keep the job you like.
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No. 11
from muffin7
Old Jul 11, 2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by QHnurse07 View Post
I do like it, I enjoy the blood and guts very much I just cringe when I know I'm going to be with a surgeon who has the potential to be nasty. I don't know how to deal with it...I work at a major regional level 1 trauma center, I think possibly going smaller would possibly be a help as well...not to mention something has to be closer. It's an hour-long commute.

I used to work in a Trauma I OR in Los Angeles and loved it except management was horrible. I love working with the Trauma surgeons, they rarely got upset and I am sure it was because they were sooo competent. The surgeons that get ***** are usually the ones with no confidence. I now work in a surgery center where there are more egos but I love the place. We can be really busy and then it can be pretty quiet. I have to say, I miss the traumas (MGSW, MS, etc) and those great surgeons (basically with no ego at all).
Get your experience and then move on. The Hosp where I got my training is known throughout the country. When my co-workers find out where I used to work they are really impressed.
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No. 12
Old Jul 13, 2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by muffin7 View Post
I used to work in a Trauma I OR in Los Angeles and loved it except management was horrible. I love working with the Trauma surgeons, they rarely got upset and I am sure it was because they were sooo competent. The surgeons that get ***** are usually the ones with no confidence. I now work in a surgery center where there are more egos but I love the place. We can be really busy and then it can be pretty quiet. I have to say, I miss the traumas (MGSW, MS, etc) and those great surgeons (basically with no ego at all).
Get your experience and then move on. The Hosp where I got my training is known throughout the country. When my co-workers find out where I used to work they are really impressed.
You are right about Trauma surgeons being some of the nicest to work with..I think it's because they don't have time for the drama,KWIM? They are calm because you have to be when the poop hits the fan. You're also right about the biggest jerks being the ones with no confidence or skill. You look at some of them and wonder how they function in society!
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