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 wel...

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...

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

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.