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Nurses have provided impactful testimony during legislative hearings that prompted several state assemblies to support – and pass – new laws mandating surgical smoke evacuation.

A lack of wellbeing is the central factor in nurse turnover, according to a new study by periop nurse researchers.

As a neurosurgeon, John Boockvar, MD, knows a lot about the brain, including how to cool it down (literally) to manage stress.

Learn how you can fight back to get in your peak performance zone.

The complexities of instrument processing and the daily pressures for processed instruments can create an endless cycle of professional conflict – resulting in toxic work environments and staff turnover.

Refine your skills in measuring outcomes and the other basic steps of evidence-based practice to improve patient care.

Perioperative Director Nakeisha Archer, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CNOR, CSSM, wants nurses to know there are ways to get support and shield yourself from the detrimental effects of workplace bullying and incivility that is driving many nurses to leave their jobs.

New evidence brings big changes to the latest AORN Guidelines. Here’s a look at some key updates to review as a team.

“We need to create a culture of well-being to prevent this enormous toll of physical and psychological harm to our healthcare workers,” Rebecca Lessinger says, and it begins with the basics of how our bodies physically react to stress.

Working in an environment where nurses feel appreciated, inspired and always have someone to lean on is not as difficult as it may seem, according to workforce retention expert Clint Pulver.

Working in an environment where nurses feel appreciated, inspired and always have someone to lean on is not as difficult as it may seem, according to workforce retention expert Clint Pulver.

AORN committee leaders share their stories of mentorship, greening the OR, and advancing public health.

Attending AORN Expo helps your teammates engage in the perioperative profession, which leads to improved productivity, stronger team cohesiveness, greater job satisfaction, and overall happier nurses.

Learn how the team at Rady Children’s Hospital is using non-opioid options to reduce opioid exposure.

Learn how healthcare leaders can better protect the mental health of OR nurses.

Check out these 31 gift ideas from AORN nurses for your nurse colleagues or your own wish list.

AORN Expo keynote speaker shares how to change your mindset to get somewhere new.

For a periop professional, a promise has the potential to go a long way.

In a guest post from Michelle Nolander, MSN, RN discover three words that can help create more nurse-life balance in your life.

AORN is proud to announce that, on March 24, two more states joined the ranks of the surgical smoke-free: Arizona and Washington.