Send us a text

Curious 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 surgery
• What orientation and call schedules look like for new OR nurses
• How to find OR opportunities as a student or new grad
• Smart questions to ask during OR interviews—and how to stand out
• The truth about OR teamwork, patient advocacy, and navigating high-pressure moments
  

Yasmin 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: @orrnmentor

Website: OR RN Mentor

Thank 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 Mometrix

Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline:

Instagram → @NurseCoachCaroline

TikTok → @NurseCoachCaroline

Website → nursecoachcaroline.com

Join the Community → The New Nurse Society