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Struggling to fill nursing positions in your ASC? You're not alone. The nurse shortage hits surgical specialties hard, especially ASCs. Jeanine Watson is Senior Manager of the Ambulatory Surgery Division at AORN. Listen in as she shares practical strategies to tackle these issues. Discover how to keep your center running smoothly and successfully recruit skilled periop nurses.

Discover the four essential leadership skills one leader is honing to nurture future leaders, enhance retention, and champion wellness.

Time Out is the last chance for every member of the team to review patient and procedure details together and speak up with any safety concerns. The average two-minutes it takes for a fully engaged Time Out is time well spent for patient safety. Time Out Day is June 12. Discover and download Time Out Day resources and education materials from AORN.

New Minnesota smoke evacuation law goes into effect January 1, 2025.

A humorous look at working in the OR and managing your first code blue.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, clinical nurse specialist Kizzie Charles, MS, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CNOR, shares how Charles and her team are revolutionizing OR mentorship, combatting burnout, and doubling preceptor satisfaction.

Can you find all words related to laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Linda K. Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN, the CEO and Executive Director of AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses), has announced her plans to retire at the end of this year after a new CEO is selected.

Discover how one facility modeled its turnover teams after NASCAR pit crews. See how they cut turnover times and improved OR dynamics and built a collaborative process.

Struggling with staff shortages and patient experience? Diverse teams mean better care and happier nurses! Watch to unlock the secrets of DEI in the OR!

National Nurses Week (May 6th-12) is here, and it’s time to celebrate you, your colleagues and the incredible periop nursing profession!

A nurse’s health can be lost in the high-stress, high-stakes pace of providing surgical care. Especially in an organization without a strong culture of safety. Use our expert tips to stay safe and healthy in your workplace.

A message of encouragement and support for novice perioperative nurses.

One of the key factors that contributed to my success as a new OR nurse was the well-organized and well-appointed orientation by the nurse educator.

A message of support and advice for novice perioperative nurses.

In this week’s Periop Life entry, OR manager Hannah Shufeldt, DNP, MSHCM, RN, CNOR, shares her journey in transforming counting practices at her facility.

Test your knowledge about instrument cleaning with this acrostic puzzle.

What do you know about the new ASC-only C codes and net payment increases? Get up to speed on the reimbursement landscape.

Being a new periop nurse can be daunting. Learn how to gain your confidence. AORN's The Stitch offers you practical tips like maintaining quick reference lists and conducting effective team huddles to ensure smooth operations and patient safety.

Explore the latest guideline updates on surgical attire. From what to wear in specific areas to keeping your gear clean. Discover key updates: team decisions on attire changes, lanyard use, and sanitizing personal electronics. A must-read for every surgical nurse aiming for top-notch infection prevention.