@erikascrublife: Things I wish I knew before becoming an OR nurse (part 1): •The learning curve is steep (and that’s normal) •Surgeons have very different personalities 😅 •Turnover speed matters as much as patient care •You’ll stand way more than you expect •Communication can make or break the case •You’ll feel lost before you feel confident •Teamwork > knowing everything •Thick skin + calm energy = survival One day it just clicks 🖤 #operatingroomnurse #nursesoftiktok #surgerytiktok #newgradnurse #fyp
Heavy on the one day it clicks. Especially with my OR ears
2026-01-04 18:53:59
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goodone784 :
Do you plan on becoming RNFA? and how can a NP work in the OR? I would like to know all the career paths after being a OR RN
2026-01-04 04:12:32
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Kara :
After 12 years, tonight is my last shift as a med surg nurse before I start an OR fellowship 😬😬😬
2026-01-04 13:55:00
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Juliet | NP Student :
As an OR nurse, no lie was told
2026-01-03 17:58:09
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Ashley G :
I needed to read this! I’m going on month 2 & some days feel like I’m just surviving and others I feel like it’s all a blur 🙃
2026-01-04 00:23:51
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linabeaver :
you spend most of your shift looking for things. supplies,equipment,techs,docs,anesthesia, paperwork😂
2026-01-05 18:08:48
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Glendy 🌻 :
About to come off orientation, it’s been a ride that’s for sure
2026-01-04 21:55:15
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saruhhlynn :
I work as an extern in the OR while I’m still in school and I absolutely love it! Such good experience and it’s fun
2026-01-04 17:10:24
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jordyn michael :
Warm blankets aren’t just for the patients, the OR is freezing 🥶 haha. It took me a while to get used to that
2026-01-04 07:34:16
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Hannah :
All of these!! One day it truly does just click!
2026-01-07 16:05:28
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chloe :) :
I’ve only started a couple weeks as a new grad nurse starting off in the OR- i so needed to see this 😂
2026-01-03 21:40:28
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Stephanie Reynol3853 :
Treat your techs with respect, they'll make or break you in a room, especially if you weren't a tech before becoming an OR nurse
2026-01-04 17:57:46
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a :
belly buttons are grosser than you think
2026-01-03 18:15:32
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katy 🦋💓 :
may sneak an extra bair hugger in my nurse corner lol 😆😳😳😳
2026-01-04 02:58:38
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not2nuts07 :
if you are easily offended please don't come to the OR. tempers get high in stressful situations and there is no personal space in the OR. you just can't take things personally.
2026-01-05 12:17:18
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megan 🌸 :
I keep seeing all of these cutie pie new grad nurses heading to the ORs. I'm sorry the OR is literally a cluster fuck of survival and baby sitting, but us younger ones enjoy and appreciate the positivity and joy yall bring. Sincerely a severely burnt cst 😭💖🫶🏽
2026-01-04 00:12:25
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paitnerguy2020 :
Such a vibe
2026-01-04 03:30:29
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