21: Inside the OR: What New Grad Nurses Should Know About Operating Room Nursing with Dr. Yasmin Sharifi

Send us Fan MailCurious 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 - Resume/Cover Letter Course HERE