JimS

Agreed. Management is a test of a person's ability to assess, problem solve, communicate and lead. I liken it to the military. Good leaders have spent their time in the trenches. They know how their decisions impact the physical and emotional well being of their troops. They truly care. I'm not saying that all managers that are nurses act in this fashion. However, they certainly have a leg up on their non-nurse counterparts. In my opinion, institutions that place non nurses in charge of nurses are fixated on financial issues and are not usually pro nursing. Institutions that are pro nursing usually have no shortage of RNs that pack the gear to be excellent managers. I understand and appreciate your comments. But a non nurse in a clinical leadership role is a red flag.

you know, we're talking about the same person.

I'm wondering if anyone out there has a director of surgical services who is not a nurse or has clinical experience? This situation exists within my workplace and i find it extremely frustrating to justifying actions that are no-brainers for someone who has experienced the life of an O.R. nurse.

Where in the blue ridge are you? Jim

Grabbing you was not a smart maneuver. This could be justification enough (considering her past) for the hospital to cut its losses. I admire you for taking a stand for yourself and every other nurse in that O.R.

Even with scrub experience try to take advantage of a full length orientation. If you look at AORN's suggested orientation lenghts. It is 3 months for an experienced O.R. nurse and 6-9 months for a new nurse.