What makes a good operating room nurse?

A good operating room nurse is attentive and compassionate to patient needs. Patients may be afraid or distressed before and after procedures, and you need to be empathic to address their fears and reassure them on the necessity of the surgery. Good operating room nurses monitor patients closely for changes in their condition and report or treat issues that may be detrimental. Doctors and patients both rely on operating room nurses to provide accurate information, so you need excellent communication skills to convey clear and concise messages.