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New position in the OR

I'm very excited, I just excepted a position in the OR on day shift. I have been a med-surg/tele, (on a very busy cardiac floor) nurse for almost 3 years. I am done with bedside nursing. I know I wanted to have a strong med-surg background coming right out of nursing school; However, I knew I wouldn't stay there forever. I am extremely nervous and excited about my new career. I have very good critical thinking, I am a huge patient advocate and very high strung person, very organized too. Any advice anyone can offer me would be greatly appreciated. I know this is a whole different world, that is why I chose it, I want something new and exciting. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer me.

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    Get used to the different personalities. Dont know if youve been on nights/days but youll be interacting with staff in a whole new way. Obviously a huge part of that will depend on your facility, but youll definitely see a much darker/"sicker" sense of humor in the OR. And will get a huge range of of doctors. I havent been in a ton of surgeries yet (as a new OR nurse) but ive already seen some of the nicest doctors, and a few who completely flip a ****.

    So develop a thick skin, and make sure to have a sense of humor.

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    Thank you. Fortunately, I have a great sense of humor. Also, working in the restaurant business for 20 years helped me develop a thick skin and a sick sense of humor. I've been in on some surgeries and have seen some of what goes on the the OR, I liked how close the staff seems and getting to see surgeries is like a dream come true for me. Thank you for the advice.

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