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Join date: Apr 4, 2024
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I’m Tatyana Licorish, Founder/CEO of For the Love of Surgery—a community built on skill, curiosity, and compassion. As a certified surgical technologist, certified medical coder, and clinical consultant, I’ve seen how confident, hands-on training and a supportive network can transform careers and patient care. FTLOS started as a passion project to share practical knowledge, create safe spaces to practice, and connect people who love the OR as much as I do. If you’re here to learn, teach, or simply belong—you’re in the right place. Welcome.
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Mar 5, 2026 ∙ 1 min
Know Your Blades — and Handle Them with Care
None of these blades are correct 😅 Just look and laugh Every blade in the OR has a purpose — and knowing which is which isn’t just about passing instruments; it’s about understanding why each one is used and when. • #10 : The workhorse. This is the most frequently used blade and usually the one used to make the first incision in an open case. • #11 : Designed for precision punctures. I’ve seen this one used often in endoscopic procedures. • #12 : Rarely used in my own experience, but...
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Feb 5, 2026 ∙ 1 min
Another Study Tip: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone (Literally)
Studying from home sounds like a great idea — until it isn’t. Sure, I have a home office. It’s set up beautifully from my medical coding days, complete with desk space, Wi-Fi, all my study guides, and every resource I could possibly need. But here’s the problem: it’s also the easiest place to get distracted. In the comfort of my own home, I can do just about anything but study. I’ll start by reviewing a few pages, then suddenly I’m watching TV, taking a nap, or deep-cleaning my entire...
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Jan 1, 2026 ∙ 2 min
No, I Don’t Want to Be a Nurse — And That’s Okay
Let me go ahead and say this loud and clear: Tatyana does not want to be a nurse. (Yes, I third-personed that. 😂) Now before anyone gets it twisted — this is not a post bashing nursing. This is about being honest with yourself, your passions, and the path that’s right for you. There’s this unspoken assumption in healthcare that surgical technology is just a stepping stone — something you do until you become a nurse or go to med school. And for some people, it is. And that’s totally fine....
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