Innovation, Product Launch Specialist. ADVOCATE for the Unsung Hero's of Healthcare in the OR; Nurses, Scrub Techs and Surgical Support staff. On MISSION to Empower & Celebrate them ALL, one Hospital at a time.
The eXeX platform, over time WILL address the Nursing shortage/crisis, and improve, enhance and/or eleminate most of the challenges elucidated below. eXeX.ai
“We failed her miserably. She left OR nursing altogether.” The healthcare industry is facing a critical nursing shortage, and inadequate training is driving many nurses away from the profession.💔 During the pandemic Cynthia L. Garza, DNP, RN, CNOR, was the Director of Surgical and Endoscopy Services in a brand new 59-bed hospital with 3 ORs, 2 endoscopy suites, and a cath lab—and the facility lost 60% of its perioperative nurses. Recruitment efforts for experienced OR nurses were falling short, so Cynthia tried to onboard a nurse with no prior OR experience. Without a structured framework, the attempt failed. This experience drove home an important lesson: nurse retention requires support, structure, and teamwork. Cynthia rebuilt her approach by collaborating with surgical teams and using evidence-based onboarding strategies to create a more sustainable future for her team. ✨ With tools like Periop 101, she found a way to provide the consistency and guidance her nurses needed to succeed. The results? 💡 Two nurses trained during the program are still thriving years later. 📉 Turnover costs reduced significantly. 💙 A stronger team, better prepared to handle challenges. Cynthia’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact thoughtful training and leadership can have—not just on nurse retention, but on patient care and team morale. Share your stories of nursing retention success and failure in the comments below. #nurselife #ORnurse #Nursing #Nurses #Nurse #Periop #Perioperative #PeriopNurse #ORLife
