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Comfy ORs - June 2014 - Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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2 5 J U N E 2 0 1 4 | O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E STAFFING haps which skills you need to add to take the next career step. Keep in mind that your next job doesn't necessarily have to be in health care. Your experience and education can be valuable assets in other careers with a little fine-tuning or additional education. For example, a background in staff management could lend itself to a job in human resources. I've known several surgical nurses who've applied the work ethic and dedication the career demands to get their law degrees, and the shift in careers worked out very well for them. Stretch yourself. Consider doing some public speaking. I know, some people say they fear it more than dying. But trust me, you can overcome the nervousness to become a dynamic speaker. Why does becoming a good presenter matter? The more you speak, the more exposure you get, and without realizing it, you're positioning yourself for your next job. People will remember you, and you never know where that may lead. Study the presenters you admire. Do they make eye contact? Do they use notes? Is the presentation professional in appearance? Read about how to improve your skills. I just finished a good book on pub- lic speaking and writing talks called Secrets of Dynamic Communication by Ken Davis ( tinyurl.com/orknbyo ). There's lots of good instruction out there that's easy to find. Join Toastmasters ( toast- masters.org ), a communication workshop where you'll get to practice among people who want to see you succeed. They will only help you learn to become a better public speaker. You don't have to do your first talk in a packed room at a national conference. Offer to present an in-service to your peers. Give a short talk at a staff meeting, in church or at a social club. The point is prac- ticing, practicing and practicing some more is the only way to improve. 5 OSE_1406_part1_Layout 1 6/6/14 3:44 PM Page 25

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