Skill Mix and Clinical Outcomes

Abstract

My orientation and education to Operating Room nursing was provided by one of Canada’s finest nurse leaders in this field, Ms. Isabelle Adams. In 1980, when I was hired for my first management position at the Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Ms. Adams was the Nursing Coordinator for the Operating Room (OR). She managed the place with caring and tough hands. She managed the operating room like nothing I’ve seen since. Consequently, I have had the mentoring experience of watching somebody simultaneously use knowledge, expertise, and the art of management.