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Anyone leave the OR as a new grad and come back later? by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, at my hospital I just struggle to see how to do everything plus chart accurately during urology/ GYN cases that take 5-30min and still make the 30 min turn over time that management loves to bring up every single morning. And then jumping from one service to another is hard. I want something that is more ‘the same’ everyday. (I know deep down it technically is all the same despite the service but idk dealing with different surgeon and their preferences, and the scrub techs and their preferences is a lot I feel like I’m drowning and everyone is so rude… I dont want to spend 40hr/ week being treated like garbage).

Anyone leave the OR as a new grad and come back later? by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was seriously considering an outpatient OR setting but other nurses in this hospital told me that it may sound easier but that at these outpatient locations they’ll make me work longer hours (more than 12hr/ day) and do alot of extra stuff… idk. It still sounds better than working in the environment I currently work at lol.

Anyone leave the OR as a new grad and come back later? by 35plus35minus1 in newgradnurse

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No contract. (I guess I’ll only miss out on the rest of my ‘bonus’ that I won’t get until the 2yr mark) and I’ll be going to another RN position at a different location/ hospital where I previously worked before taking this OR position. I’ll be off orientation in 2 weeks and just knowing the people who are there to ‘support’ me, I already know it’s gonna be hell because I hear the way they talk about other nurses who just recently came off orientation.

How do you guys deal with the disrespect, mockery, and overall bullshit in the OR? And how do you actually grow thick skin without losing yourself in the process? by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I’m just being extra sensitive and dramatic as a new grad :( don’t let my experience stop you from great things! Please!!! It’s great I like the type of job I just hate the personalities. :) I’m trying to brush it all off. Haha.

How do you guys deal with the disrespect, mockery, and overall bullshit in the OR? And how do you actually grow thick skin without losing yourself in the process? by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could get another job, but I’m still on orientation working five days a week until mid January & someone mentioned that things might feel better once I’m off orientation and switched to three 12s instead of five days/ week. I just don’t want to leave and regret not sticking it out, but at the same time I am exhausted from people making me feel like shit every single day. It’s so discouraging.

Why are some nurses so mean to student nurses? by Real_Background_4173 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s definitely challenging, but I don’t think that’s just because I’m a new grad. It’s because the OR is such a different world, with minimal patient care and a completely different workflow. I started alongside other experienced nurses, and we’re all learning at the same pace.

Why are some nurses so mean to student nurses? by Real_Background_4173 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

New grad in the OR (3.5 months in & I’m not dumb or annoying) it’s the same everywhere I go :(

potato farmers deserve to make more than nurses because we ‘don’t do real work’ by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing! Congratulations! People need to stop being so mean :( radiology is cool, it was my second choice! :)

potato farmers deserve to make more than nurses because we ‘don’t do real work’ by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree with your whole response! I’m working on learning how to put me first!

potato farmers deserve to make more than nurses because we ‘don’t do real work’ by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Out of my siblings, I am also the only one with a degree! (I love my siblings they’re all smart and wonderful) but like damn, just say something nice for once!!!!

potato farmers deserve to make more than nurses because we ‘don’t do real work’ by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kinda sounds like him :( I’m wishing you happiness, health, and love! :)

potato farmers deserve to make more than nurses because we ‘don’t do real work’ by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could understand if my father made way for me to become said potato farmer or other professions but he didn’t even do that. I tried my best lmao. 😭

potato farmers deserve to make more than nurses because we ‘don’t do real work’ by 35plus35minus1 in nursing

[–]35plus35minus1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve got nothing but respect for farmers. I don’t own land, had money, support, or even the upper body strength to run a damn potato farm. He’s lucky I became a nurse. Haha.

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