Scrub in, rebels! This episode is all about shaking up the world of OR nursing with none other than Yazmin Sharifi—nurse and entrepreneur. Yazmin takes us inside her journey from nursing school to the high-pressure, adrenaline-fueled operating room, sharing what it really takes to thrive in the OR. We’re talking about the transition into OR nursing, the roles and responsibilities that keep surgeries running smoothly, and the team dynamics that make or break the OR experience.

 

If you’ve ever wondered what OR nurses actually do (hint: it’s way more than just handing instruments to the surgeon), Yazmin breaks it all down. From crazy shifts and intense schedules to the training required to master the art of OR nursing, she’s spilling all the details. Plus, she’s got the ultimate advice for any nurse thinking about scrubbing in for a career in the operating room.

 

But wait—Yazmin isn’t just saving lives in the OR. She’s also making waves as an entrepreneur, launching an education platform for OR nurses and even stepping into the legal world as a testifying expert. We chat about how she juggles it all, what it takes to build something beyond the bedside, and why nurses should embrace opportunities outside of traditional roles.

 

Of course, it wouldn’t be Rebel Nurse without some fun! Yazmin gets real with some rapid-fire "get to know you" questions, giving us a peek behind the OR mask. Plus, we’ve got the scoop on where to follow her work.

 

So, are you ready to rethink what’s possible in nursing? Hit play and let’s go!

 

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:20 ] Meet Yazmin Sharifi: OR Nurse Extraordinaire

[1:20 ] Transition to OR Nursing

[3:00 ] Roles and Responsibilities of an OR Nurse

[6:45 ] Schedules and Shifts in the OR

[7:50 ] Training and Orientation for OR Nurses

[9:05 ] Pathways to Becoming an OR Nurse

[13:10 ] Advice for Aspiring OR Nurses

[16:40 ] OR Nursing Education Platform

[17:40 ] Becoming a Testifying Expert

[19:50 ] Balancing Multiple Roles

[21:20 ] Reflecting on a Nursing Career

[22:35 ] Get to Know You: Fun Questions

[27:20 ] Where to Find More Information

 

Connect with Yasmin on IG @orrnmentor

 

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