Nurse's Career Insights: Life Behind Operating Room Doors

Patti Columbia-Walsh

Operating-Room Nurse

3/2/26

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