Send us a textCurious about what it’s really like to be an OR nurse? Wondering if the operating room could be your future home as a new grad?In this episode, Caroline sits down with Dr. Yasmin Sharifi, also known as The OR RN Mentor, to give you a behind-the-red-line look into perioperative nursing. With over 30 years of experience, Yasmin shares her journey from med-surg burnout to falling in love with the operating room—and how she now supports new OR nurses through mentorship and education.Whether you’re a nursing student considering your first job or already on the unit and curious about the OR, you’ll walk away from this episode with a clearer picture of what it takes to thrive in one of nursing’s most misunderstood specialties.You’ll hear:What circulating nurses actually do during surgeryWhat orientation and call schedules look like for new OR nursesHow to find OR opportunities as a student or new gradSmart questions to ask during OR interviews—and how to stand outThe truth about OR teamwork, patient advocacy, and navigating high-pressure momentsYasmin also shares the top clinical and non-clinical skills OR nurses need to succeed, and why the OR might just be the perfect place to build a fulfilling, long-term career.If you’ve ever been curious about what goes on behind those OR doors, this episode is for you.Connect with Yasmin:Instagram: @orrnmentorWebsite: OR RN MentorThank you to our Life After Nurse School Podcast Affiliate: 📝 Study for the NCLEX, HESI, or TEAS with Mometrix. Use code Caroline20 for 20% off: 👉 Click here to study with MometrixConnect with Nurse Coach Caroline:Instagram → @NurseCoachCarolineTikTok → @NurseCoachCarolineWebsite → nursecoachcaroline.comJoin the Community → The New Nurse SocietyApplication Advantage Waitlist - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE11/9-11/25

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