EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 24 MIN
Inside the Operating Room: An OR Nurse's Career
from How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights · host Mirav Ozeri - Career Insights Journalist
OR NurseEver wonder what really goes down behind those mysterious operating room doors? In this episode, longtime OR nurse Patti Columbia Walsh spills the tea on her 40-year career in one of the most high-stress, high-stakes jobs in healthcare. Spoiler alert: it’s not like Grey’s Anatomy.From anticipating a surgeon’s every move to staying cool during full-blown medical emergencies, Patti takes us inside the fast-paced, no-room-for-error world of the OR and the emotional weight of the job.If you're curious about a job in nursing, this episode is packed with career insights, real talk and heart. "How Much Can I Make?" Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica NationVisit howmuchcanimake.info
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OR Nurse Ever wonder what really goes down behind those mysterious operating room doors? In this episode, longtime OR nurse Patti Columbia Walsh spills the tea on her 40-year career in one of the most high-stress, high-stakes jobs in healthcare. Spoiler alert: it’s not like Grey’s Anatomy. From anticipating a surgeon’s every move to staying cool during full-blown medical emergencies, Patti takes us inside the fast-paced, no-room-for-error world of the OR and the emotional weight of the job. I...
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