Inside the Operating Room: An OR Nurse's Career
Inside the Operating Room: An OR Nurse's Career  
Podcast: How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights
Published On: Tue Aug 05 2025
Description: OR NurseEver wonder what really goes down behind those mysterious operating room doors? In this episode, longtime OR nurse Patti Columbia Walsh spills the tea on her 40-year career in one of the most high-stress, high-stakes jobs in healthcare. Spoiler alert: it’s not like Grey’s Anatomy.From anticipating a surgeon’s every move to staying cool during full-blown medical emergencies, Patti takes us inside the fast-paced, no-room-for-error world of the OR and the emotional weight of the job.If you're curious about a job in nursing, this episode is packed with career insights, real talk and heart.  Listen now!Visit our website at https://www.howmuchcanimake.info/ to submit jobs suggestions for future episodes. Please FOLLOW us and/or WRITE A REVIEW and SHARE with anyone who's curious about their next career move - Thanks!.How Much Can I Make? Is nominated for 2026 Women in Podcasting Award!Want us to cover a specific job? Shoot us an email!Visit howmuchcanimake.infoMusic credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation