In this episode, Kati interviews Elizabeth Fields, MSN FNP APRN, a nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedics. She sees patients in the hospital after they undergo ortho surgery, so she works closely with acute care ortho nurses! In this episode, we discuss:

• What new ortho nurses struggle with most

• Common surgeries acute care patients undergo

• Why ortho nursing is so great

• How to impress providers

• Examples of cringe-worthy moments

• General tips and encouragement for new ortho nurses

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Music credit: Keep My Cool by Benj Heard