Do's and Don'ts of the Operating Room!

Whether you are a medical student, nursing student, PA student, surgical tech, NP student, paramedic/EMT student getting clinical hours for intubation, observer or pre medical volunteer, this video is for you. Dr. Webb goes over the things you should and should NOT do in the operating room.
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[@officialbatchi8541]

Im not even a Doctor but why am I obsessed with these kinds of videos??

[@DanielSanchez-op1bc]

Because Medical is Awesome!!!!

[@najahmatthews8279]

Yes, that med student should have known to not tie a gown with sterile gloves on, but that’s not a reason to have his chances completely destroyed. Just be very stern and have that person rescrub in. Some people take their authority too seriously. As long as the patient was not compromised that wasn’t a problem that couldn’t be fixed. It’s a shame smh.

[@AkashLankala]

Doctor: “Relax Dave, it’s just a small surgery..” Patient: “My name’s not Dave.” Doctor: “I’m Dave”

[@jimmijames6294]

LOL, The last thing a patient is wanting to hear.

[@georgealderson4424]

It took a while to get this ( 2.15am ) but I will remember it next time I go for surgery!

[@hasamind]

Plot twist. The patient hears this as they’re slipping away into unconsciousness 🥴

[@darkis9154]

I heard this joke before, but still gets me every time lol.

[@mscarter89]

😂

[@Legacyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

I remember my first time shadowing an emergency C-section.. at the end the surgeon starts walking towards me, hands above the waist, covered in blood... i completely froze.. . When I finally zoned back in, a good 5 seconds later, I realized he just wanted me to untie the back of his gown... lmao

[@tsfbaf303]

So why didn’t he say that?

[@WatchingYou1]

Great video! I am a retired O.R. Technician of 20 years and feel you covered the rules of the O.R. well. Absolutely true that if someone tells you that you are contaminated there should never be an argument.

[@huh_6]

Better safe than aorry

[@Mc_Mo_Mady]

Scrub tech here, just wanted to add that writing your full name down (first, last, and what year you are) on the white board closest to the circulator/RN's computer is a big help. They do have to chart who you are, and that you were in the room. Be careful of touching the mayo stand even when you're scrubbed in, I personally don't mind med students/residents resting a hand down or an arm but I know some other scrubs will scream at you for it. Other than that feel free to ask the scrub questions! I've spent a good chunk of time during slower surgeries teaching med students what each instrument is called and what they're used for. 🤗

[@Mc_Mo_Mady]

Also if someone else in the room (surgeon, circulator, scrub, another resident, etc.) says you've contaminated yourself, even if you're 100% sure you didn't, please don't fight it or try to start an argument over it- just go rescrub or get your gloves changed. I've seen multiple med students get kicked out of a room because they want to defend themselves, we've all done stupid stuff and had to do the walk of shame back to the scrub sink. 😂

[@lilrabbitcuz]

Lmao I’ve had this experience during a hip replacement. The surgical tech was this nice old lady, she yelled at the sales rep to tell me what the instruments were so he did. When they removed the hip bone she showed me the osteophites and how old it was. The surgeon is a pretty cool guy he had some good music going and when he finished the Med student asked can he close up the surgeon said nah you don’t wanna be that guy lmao. Good times, I was having a bad day at work but being in the OR eliminated all of that.

[@ccoop3774]

Good tips.

[@hmmmhali]

Techs are the best

[@bobsmit2872]

Hi, do you have any favorite gowns, masks, gloves, drapes, scrubs? When do you feel/know they are good and nice to work in?

[@kasadar]

black scrub fits you so well

[@prosurgeon6957]

Kasadar spine surgeon in the house ;)

[@destinydiamond1282]

almost bumped into something blue and everyone in the room almost tackled me 😂😂

[@LeiaJay]

Destiny Diamond 😂🤣🤣

[@JJMomoida]

I've had that happen to me when I've been nowhere close to a sterile area... Come to think of it, it wasn't even the scrub tech that yelled at me, but the CRNA.

[@darkis9154]

lol be glad you didn't bump into something blue

[@heartcomedy5]

Destiny Diamond, haha code blue.

[@mscarter89]

That hasn’t happened to me yet and I hope it doesn’t.

[@linnealove1704]

I had my first time in the OR yesterday and it was amazing! I was afraid of how I would react to seeing the patient opened up but it was all fine.

[@SatsuiEvilRyu]

Hey can you tell me about how its like? How did you introduce yourself and where

[@loldavid920]

@@SatsuiEvilRyu Better late than never I guess, introducing yourself is different depending on when you enter the OR. If you are there before TIme out you can introduce yourself during Time out or before to everybody indivually. Usually writing your name and function on a board. If you enter the OR when they already started you can just quickly introduce yourself when walking in to the surgeons and more in depth to the nurses. I hope this helps.

[@AlbertoMartinez-yl3de]

U i

[@jenniferellis5034]

Wonderful video. I am an OR Circulator and have empathy for those newbies coming in. I can see it written all over their faces!

[@ratrodshaggy4840]

I was a surgical tech here in San Antonio. And you’re absolutely right about trying to grab anything off our back table or mayo stand. You can ask or point but just don’t try to grab anything. If you’re not already gowned and gloved, give me about 8 feet. And it’s not just because of the chance of contamination, but also, the tech is responsible for everything on the back table. So if I had multiple people grabbing things then I might lose track of something. And the tech has to count every single thing on that back table multiple times. If something is missing, everybody has to stop and find it before we close the incision. One time I had an intern working with one of our attending physicians. The intern didn’t know the names of the instruments. He also spoke very little english. He kept snapping his fingers at me and I’d just ignore him and focus on the attending surgeon. The intern went to grab something off my back table and I slapped his hand. I pointed at the patient and said, “Your domain.” Then pointed at my back table and said, “My domain. I don’t reach in there and you don’t reach back here.” I do miss that job. Trying to get back into it now. Also, don’t even think about picking, changing or even making request for the music. The main doc plays what he or she wants. Don’t even bring it up.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences!

[@thedivagirls1016]

As a CST, thank you for acknowledging us!!!!

[@seyniole1898]

Me: Almost touches blue stuff Everyone in the room: phew that was close Bacteria: PhEw THaT WAs cLoSe

[@mzindyg007]

Great support video for me educating Newbies. That these are universal No No’s. 🤩

[@chanthao730]

I'm an O.R. nurse and was starting an organ harvest case. The ICU nurse of that patient asked if she could come to the operating room with the patient. We asked her charge and my charge to get her clearance and everything was cool. We got her in O.R. attire and a few minutes after we started, I hear a thump. The poor thing flopped over on the floor from shock. Let me tell you, the O.R. is not for the faint of heart.

[@llamacat5940]

I am a circulating nurse and scrub nurse. I am currently not working so I can focus on my NP program. I miss the OR so much and I hope to return once I am an NP!

[@PeanutButterGtr]

Did you ever return?

[@bettysmith4527]

Why didn't you go to school to be an RN first assist?

[@FFZ93]

Was able to do two rotations for my Paramedic degree. We did intubations. It was an amazing experience, loved it!

[@garretusey5605]

Im from louisiana aswell glad to see you are making a life of yourself

[@ggonzalez668]

This Dr seems very cool seems like he loves to teach has a great attitude and I agree with everything he says. No one learns by someone being rude when they dont need to be. I have seen scrub techs be very abrasive to new staff when training them. There is no need for that. Im a stickler for bad attitudes ! Remember you once were new as well. Circulating Nurse

[@evanb1470]

My brother is a OR tech. The poor guy has a lot to remember and do.And he says its about the same or worse for DR's and OR nurses.

[@TheVictorb69]

Wow!!! I never knew about the color “Blue”... even the scrubbing part!!! I absolutely Love your channel!!!

[@victoriaedet1266]

Learnt alot Webb... Thank you! I love the fact you kept hitting the nail on RESPECT 👍

[@richardhoffman8649]

I’m a hospital chaplain and I was able to watch CABG in the OR during my chaplain residency. No fainting here.

[@SchwagCentral]

Thanks so much! Can't wait to get into the operating room! Hope wife, son, and fellowship are all doing well.

[@marilynp.708]

Great practical advice! I messed up once and once only. lesson learned!

[@jojo1234a]

Marilyn P. Same lol

[@dembamendy6391]

I gat a surgery rotation tomorrow insallah.. Thanks for sharing, if not I would be embarrassed by the staffs

[@easymedicinebytmd8247]

Just ask and everything will be fine!

[@georgealderson4424]

So true in life generally. Those who know what they are talking about will be happy to enlighten you and those who don't will show their ignorance. Someone once said to me "Well I could explain but you would not understand!" My (unspoken) response was "If you really knew the subject you would find words to simplify it for me!"

[@BrutalExp3rt]

Could you do a video on all the places you visited as a doctor, I think it’s awesome that you get to travel out of country

[@antoniowebbmd]

Hi this is one of the videos where I list some of them kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6mYq2CLoZWUos0 Here are some vlogs in other counties I did surgery in kzbin.info/aero/PLAhk31i50JpzajXe_XIRyC5L0u4yiyuHi

[@MaddyLee99]

As a pre-nursing student right now, this is very interesting and good to know. Thank you!!! ✨

[@taraaustin2528]

I’m starting my new job next week as a medical assistant in the OR for orthopedic surgery. I’m currently an EMT so i’m used to blood and other bodily fluids but this was super helpful for knowing what to do and not to do in the OR because it’s super intimidating. Perfect time for this to have popped up on my feed.

[@xjwxsweetness]

Best wishes!

[@nealdavar939]

You’re an awesome guy! I’ve been reading your book and wow, it’s amazing!

[@TheChubbyDoe]

Would LOVE to hear more about being an active duty medic. Worked on combat trauma research, amazing what medics can do in the field.

[@jakethornton7]

Paramedic students get to go into the OR once or twice too! Granted it was just for airway management, not for anything surgical, but it was still a great opportunity to get exposure to that environment and see some of the incredible stuff you guys do.

[@jenni5170]

I'm scared to introduce myself and then accidentally shake hands

[@hydrashade1851]

I'm scared that I wont know who the chief surgeon is

[@alexandrastephens2701]

Lol my new biggest fear

[@chanthao730]

@@hydrashade1851 Ask the circulating nurse. It's their job to know and document everybody in the O.R.

[@kaitlinparsons6556]

Clogs with no socks makes me think of that one time an 11 blade fell off my mayo and stuck straight into the floor 😬🤯😫

[@parkerland2223]

I was thinking about that. If any equipment falls it could pierce your skin, and you would have to go through needle stick protocol.

[@wisdomok99]

I worked as surgical tech in Army hospital it was crazy as hell...but I got chance to see and learn so many new things.

[@jwana0804]

This was good information. I was a certified surgical tech for five and a half years.

[@FattyMexican]

How do you like it? I plan on attending a informational session

[@jwana0804]

I absolutely loved my time in the operating room. I met some of the smartest people I know. If you like a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment where no two cases are the same, even though it may be the same procedure...then you should go for it.

[@ericmanso7355]

0:17 Right now I work as a nurse aide At nursing homes when I see these lines on some patients legS I smile because I know one day I’m gonna be drawing those lines

[@garycunningham5014]

You are doing an amazing job of bringing understanding and appreciation for orthopods to the rest of us mere mortals. The old timers could learn a LOT from you. Thank you, sir!

[@meemahmcdoogle]

Nice! Wish I had you as a friend during my nursing school days in the early 80's😁

[@jojo1234a]

First time as a student as the scrub nurse, I got fully scrubbed up and then scratched my nose. Suffice to say I was sent out and told to start all over again. Luckily I’d not contaminated anything or anywhere else by that point. Now it’s second nature to ignore those itches and to stand with both hands up and to the side when not in use.

[@kartikverma419]

seen a lot of surgeries till now but got lightheaded when saw an eye surgery for catarct

[@sarahj8796]

I start my surgical placement the week after next, youtube's recommendations are on point today. Thank you for the advice

[@jansa940]

i wasn't aware about surgical techicians being in charge of the sterile instruments. That makes sense, to ensure everything stays sterile.

[@mattschneider6322]

Thanks for these key points! I am a surg tech in school at the moment! Thank you for these tips

[@taytayy0821]

great tips, thank you 😍 binge watching your vids.

[@LEQN]

Great video Doctor Webb! A tiny bit late though, was able to spectate during a hip prosthesis revision a few weeks ago (my first ever operating room visit).

[@DrAdnan]

I wish I had this before my first rotation 👏👏

[@CobraClipsIt]

You’re back from the dead

[@tinacampbell1302]

If you have your hands up by your face that’s also unsterile. Let your hands be at a natural level and a bit out from your torso, as if you were carrying a hot casserole to the dinner table. If you’re not sure what to do with your hands, once you are gowned and gloved simply interlace your fingers and keep your thumbs at xyphoid level.

[@veronicautter3916]

U can tell his a wonderful Dr

[@howtomedicate]

I wish I saw this video when I started medschool! Haha, I made some oopsies along the way 🤣👍

[@bettysmith7045]

Ugh the OR is a stressful place. I had to do my intubations in the OR for a paramedic education, and doing anything permanently there would not be my dream job! Where was this video 16 years ago! 😂. Good video for folks though, very nice of you to do it! You may have said this, but I was told if I wanted to stay and watch the surgery I had to ask the attending surgeon and introduce myself.

[@arlenagreene1048]

Thank you very much am still deciding which part of the hospital I want to be . 🤗

[@ningnicha2855]

I'm Thai and I feel much better studying med elsewhere because of those clogs with no socks lol.. But tbh Nurses tends to scold you more than the surgeon themselves in the OR.

[@miqotelover]

Thank you for your service!

[@vidad3820]

Icu nurse/nurse anesthetist applicant here, prepping to shadow. Thanks for this!

[@bettysmith4527]

Hey Vida, did have a hard time finding a CRNA to shadow?

[@DrAdnan]

I’ve known some med students who contaminated the sterile field 😅

[@dragonflyjones4611]

Bruh, you are like Michael Myers every video I watch you are right behind me

[@amandal.1422]

@@dragonflyjones4611 lmfaoo for real 😂😂

[@maazarif8903]

Adnaan whats gucii bro!

[@maazarif8903]

@@dragonflyjones4611 bro i swear i see this dude EVERYWHERE!!! LMAOO

[@DrAdnan]

Kinematics 😁

[@jonlock5705]

Awesome advice! Thank you!

[@hydrator1]

The last thing I want to hear from my doctor.....yea I saw this on you tube!

[@bobgetsy3135]

My first day in the o.r. I let everyone know who I was. The biggest thing I learned was to ask permission to move around. The scrub nurse politely showed me how to move around an o.r.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Awesome! Hope you enjoyed it

[@krisastroot1888]

If it’s blue it’s not for you - our mantra since a student grabbed something off the sterile field cause it was very cool looking.

[@GloryLoveHaircare]

Very good information. I love the OR. I don’t know why it feels like I belong there.

[@tc36438]

Hazel Inspires just saw your channel - how is your health?

[@GloryLoveHaircare]

Tom Cahaly keep a lookout for my update videos. I am in the process of revamping my channel

[@tc36438]

Hazel Inspires cool subbed and will keep eyes out!

[@sweetcaramelsmile]

Wow, we learn that 1st semester of nursing school. So sad. One day I'll get the experience of a human cadaver. I can't wait!

[@AubsAndreya]

Are you kidding me?? If the CEO of the hospital got involved every time someone broke sterile field... I’ve never heard of a surgery getting outright cancelled bc an instrument got dirty... that’s why we have backups of equipment and central sterile reprocessing!

[@StephSmallville1]

Do you ever get skin problems from scrubbing so much for so long? Or is the time between hand hygiene enough for your skin to recover?

[@ratrodshaggy4840]

Kai Alive I was a surgical tech and I can tell you that, especially in winter, your hands get super dry. Even to the point of cracking. Some of the techs I working with would have lotions or even something like O’Keeffe’s Working Hands. But only use it when you leave for the day or get home. But yeah, they get super dry.

[@rickyyyyandmortyyy5720]

avoid providine iodine containing scrubs

[@deecobb9018]

It helps to switch up type of gloves. Wear powderless gloves for or next to skin

[@Fuu95]

This was amazing. Thank you !!

[@MHSMagicLuver]

All PA students (not most) do a surgery rotation and a lot of the time are closing. That’s the reason I’m watching this before I go on that rotation.

[@thomaspetersen9720]

Love the video. Thanks for sharing the info!

[@valinc.6694]

I got yr shirt last week cant wait 2 get more I got a lot of compliments Thank you so much !!

[@caribenabradley6833]

Val Inc. what shirt?

[@jubilant714]

What if your scrubbing your hands waiting for him to finish scrubbing, but he’s waiting for you to finish scrubbing so he can stop scrubbing?

[@irishman4671]

I really enjoy your videos. Unfortunately I have experienced the OR as a patient over the past two years. I have had shoulder surgery, a cervical fusion, 4 chest operations for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and just had my right hip replaced. Will have my left hip replaced in a month. Everyone always is very nice as they are moving me to the table and putting me under. I've wondered what goes on during the surgeries though, other than the actual procedure.

[@rachelmarkleyy]

how did it go

[@Ircar47]

LOL, One of my 1 st mistake in OR on a 1st week -Surgeon stood up and his chair roll little bit away ,without any thoughts about - as I was next to ,i grab the chair ,the amount of scream and agitation -The Tech,the Srub,The Circular -yell at the same time -1 st address to the Dr -don't touch,don't seat -She grab your chair..great position for surgeon who holding small live body part and had only centimeters for movements ... Then i got it with little anger, and tiny laughs after all commotion from that Surgeon and lots of talk after -i touch blue -Blue drape on a chair , I remember as today ,it was corrective surgery on a left eye and eyeball hanging and Dr just get up to compare one tiny muscle .. almost for 2 yrs he call me- my CHAIR girl ((like my girl song)...it was 29 yrs ago ..lol NEVER TOUCH the BLUE... till you are scrubbed ,dressed, gloved and tied and standing in the field.., For Anyone who want to make OR their home - go with all techs from each position,watch surgeries every time you have opportunities, and always respect,learn ,know your limits ,your role,always help wherever you can. Know your OR DEPT and if burned out -remember Nursing and Medical field are huge and specialists always need it -find what fit you and be honest with yourself.

[@locumjobsonline]

Great info Antonio!

[@arianneouellet692]

I got to watch three surgeries last summer as a nursing extern and I swear my butt was stuck to the walls the whole time to be 110% I wouldn’t contaminate anything lol (i didn’t) I did help the surgeon tie his gown and I was so nervous the first time I was shaking but he was great and just laughed it off😅

[@antoniowebbmd]

Ha I’m glad you enjoyed your experience!

[@arianneouellet692]

Antonio J. Webb, M.D. Thank you

[@becomingdoctorkal]

always look forward to your videos ❤️

[@zionthomas6871]

Wow this is very interesting. I never knew this. I didn't know that if you touch something that is blue, the you can really lose your job!

[@savannahdrew3615]

Awesome advice love your videos!

[@josephmaskal5326]

I can HEAR absolutely HEAR my surgical technologist teacher correcting you. It's not technician it is technologist.

[@antoniowebbmd]

lol

[@ewingeorge9711]

Hi Dr Webb do you anything about the BS/MD direct program that’s some schools offer?

[@mercybanda4142]

DR Webb, thanks for sharing and always inspiring many especially the youth and the old to pursue their dream careers in Medical field. Just wondering what happens if the Surgeon or those assisting feels like nature is calling? Are they allowed to go to the loo? Or is there anything they take before op to avoid this from happening? I am just am curious. Thanks in advance

[@bobsmit2872]

Hi, do you have any favorite gowns, masks, gloves, drapes, scrubs? When do you feel/know they are good and nice to work in?

[@waynejohnson2894]

Doc you seem like you are good person to work with. Some surgeons are assholes.

[@draymorrow9257]

The OR with the sandals and no socks freaks me out! What if you had an open cut on your foot and the patient had a blood borne infection or disease. I would NOT feel safe.

[@Thee_Lijah]

I’m an emt and looking to transition into surgical technologist in future so blood may not be a problem by that time

[@samblocker]

And don't touch the surgical techs mayo tables or stands!! 😂🤣 so many of the students that came through the OR touch our stuff but we have it organized a certain way to make the procedure more efficient. 😂🤣🤦‍♀️ however, ask us as many questions as you need as long as we are not super busy at the moment. We can teach you things too. 🥰

[@bettysmith4527]

You guys have such a stressful job... thanks for doing it!

[@lazaroperez6892]

First!!! Yes! Dr. Web do you consider a podiatrist foot and ankle surgeon, a true surgeon? A lot of people online keep saying that they are false doctors. Anyways, keep up the awesome videos 💪🏻😊

[@maurizioarrivabene8182]

Of course. Who says stuff like that? Definitely not other surgeons

[@someshsingh3733]

@@maurizioarrivabene8182 Some MD and DO kids like to shit on DPM kids like that since its easier to get into a DPM program than DO or MD.... Pretty disturbed and overtly proudy kids imo.... best to ignore them and do your own thing,

[@Fandomonium456]

They are real surgeons, they literally work with us to ensure that surgeries go smoothly, and they have just as good if not BETTER expertise than some orthopods that aren’t foot and ankle specialists. I’ve learned a lot on my orthopaedics rotations from podiatrists! I used to have some of the same views as a medical student, but now that I’m in constant contact with podiatrists, I have newfound respect for them. They may not be traditional “physicians” like MD/DO but they do train a long time to be experts at what they do

[@ccoop3774]

I have worked with some excellent ones.

[@katrinaatkins6308]

You should do a do’s and dont’s for circulators like your pet peeves.

[@alexisrose4221]

Do you have to scrub in all day? Or just in the beginning, and then regular washing after that? Like in an 8 hour surgery you must need to use the bathroom. You leave, scrub in again? Then again after? And before you go home? And on breaks, don’t doctors use cell phoneS? Or are you not allowed until the end of the shift? I feel like so much stuff people bring from home could be contaminated lol it must be so hard

[@derekgrubbs7639]

It's not uncommon during long surgeries for the surgeon to take a quick break if the patient is stable and everything is going well. They simply just scrub back in and re-gown, and the procedure continues. Some cases may have multiple physicians on the case, so one can take a quick break in a long surgery at the appropriate time, and the surgery can continue. Personally, I've seen many surgeons use their phones on their break (Most of the time it is realistically hooked up to the speakers and they have music playing during surgery lol) but as long as you scrub back in before re-entering the surgery, or beginning a new surgery, being on a phone isn't an issue.

[@Antweezy]

You got those Cosmos and Wandas 7:24 fresh

[@carolina.darling]

Story starts at 10:15

[@kierstanbrutus8210]

Do your glasses fog when you wear your surgical mask?

[@ccoop3774]

You can tie your mask 1st with your glasses off. Place a piece of tape on your nose and mask, making a seal. Then don your glasses

[@feynk6671]

As an orthopaedic surgeon, could you fill a position as a trauma surgeon?

[@ericmanso7355]

Feynk I think if the trauma is bone related I don’t know 🤔

[@Fandomonium456]

Nah, those tend to be general surgeons/general surgeons trained in surgical critical care, but you could be an Orthopaedic trauma surgeon specifically (my desired path as a resident)

[@Tamme1966]

Love Ortho😁

[@amonic.2089]

Thanks for the info. You sound like your from North Louisiana.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Shreveport raised! 😁

[@amonic.2089]

I knew it!..lol

[@amonic.2089]

I'm proud of you! & congratulations to you and your lovely wife on the new addition🍼 to the family!!!

[@dylanneely91]

Antonio J. Webb, M.D. Lol that's awesome. My dad's family is from Shreveport.

[@frotto3894]

I'm sorry if i sound dumb but can someone tell me what is he wearing on his face before the surgery?

[@ivydc7001]

Frotto the face mask or surgical headlights?

[@popolynn2]

STORY STARTS AT 10:00

[@elizabethrhodes6089]

Another rule: Don't say anything negative or insensitive about a conscious patient in front of a conscious patient. They're scared to death as it is. Also, if the patient is having a procedure that doesn't require sedation, don't be gossiping or talking about random stuff (lsports, music) as if the patient isn't there. That's insulting.

[@marni9540]

Now I'm scared of my placement 🤦🏽‍♀️😩🤣

[@southernbellechef]

Any advice for someone trying to get a job in the OR? I just completed my hospital’s periop 101. Got my AORN certification. (Scored the highest out of my colleagues) but I got one bad evaluation from a preceptor saying I wasn’t as hands on as I should be. So therefore they hired a travel nurse instead of me. I’m now leaving Med Surg to work in the ER. I still plan to pursue surgery in the future but I hear it’s all in who you know to get you in. Is this true? Any other advice you can give if I do periop 101 at a different hospital?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Good question. Yes a component of it has to do with who you know but also a good portion of it has to do with experience. Can you maybe shadow or try to gain some experience and then reapply? You can also talk directly to the person who hires and ask what you need to do to get the job

[@southernbellechef]

@@fantasyEXX thanks for your comment. I learned just how quick someone can be smiling then screaming and honestly it didn't bother me. yes I learned who to chit chat with and who to stay away from. the ones that hurt me the most were so sweet to my face than telling the manager not to hire me because I wasn't "Hands on" enough but that was only because she told me not to help the scrub tech open supplies before surgery. in other words she set me up bc she felt her job was threatened. I've wanted to work in surgery ever since I worked in pathology and I won't give up on my dream. Meanwhile, I'll work in the ER. I'm loving it so far!

[@tinydancer7426]

You talked about making suhair, meaning on top of your head, is fully covered, but then there you are getting ready to scrub and your beard, which is HAIR, is NOT fully covered. I, as a patient, would prefer that your beard is fully covered as well. As bad as it is to find hair in your food (I have found very short hairs in biscuits and rolls .....yuck!), I wouldn't want even a facial hair from a beard falling to my incision. What say you about a beard not being fully covered covered?