Nurse's Career In High demand: Life Behind Operating Room Doors

Operating-Room Nurse Ever wonder what really happens behind those operating room doors? In this episode, longtime OR nurse Patti Columbia Walsh shares valuable career insights from her 40-year experience in one of healthcare's most high-stakes jobs. From anticipating every surgeon’s move to handling medical emergencies, she reveals the fast-paced reality and success factors of working in the OR. If you’re exploring a career in nursing or considering a career change, Patti's real job advice and behind-the-scenes perspective offer practical tips and honesty about the profession’s challenges and rewards — including insights on making money in nursing. Tune in to learn what it takes to succeed in this demanding job and how nurses navigate one of the most critical career opportunities in healthcare. Share this episode and leave a review to help others discover these career insights! This show was first published on Aug. 5th, 2025 Trying to figure out what career might actually fit you? Take my QUICK CAREER QUIZ and see your matches, NO EMAIL, NO HASSLE, just 5 questions ➡️ Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation About the host: Mirav Ozeri has always been drawn to storytelling and journalism, especially the stories of everyday people. A former CBS Producer and a documentaries filmmaker. During her years at CBS, Mirav developed a television pilot built around a simple idea: giving people an honest look at what different careers are really like. Although the pilot was never picked up, the concept stayed with her. Years later, she brought it back as How Much Can I Make?, a podcast that explores real jobs, real stories, and the many paths people take to build a career.