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The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Wyatt, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN, as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective February 10.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, learn how perioperative nurses can prevent these injuries with evidence-based care bundles. Dr. Ray-an Talatala shares five essential strategies, including proactive skin assessments, to strengthen patient safety and teamwork.

Resources may be strained, but this is a time for resourcefulness and teamwork.

For novice perioperative nurses, adjusting to the demands and expectations of the OR can be a daunting task. This article explores five ways that a novice perioperative nurse can excel in surgery and establish themselves as a respected and trusted member of the OR team.

This Periop Portrait highlights a nurse’s inspiring journey to transform perioperative care in Pakistan by addressing systemic challenges like high infection rates and lack of accountability.

Here are their actionable strategies from the recent webinar, Leader Exchange: Strategies to Address Staffing & Culture in the OR to improve culture, empower teams and drive results.

Education on preparing for patient deaths, including the processes and the caring practices, will prepare nurses to provide the most compassionate care possible.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, Dr. Louise Grant shares her top strategies for overcoming distractions and ensuring your team stays connected—even in the busiest operating rooms.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is proud to announce the 2025 inductees into the Fellowship of AORN (FAORN), an esteemed recognition awarded to perioperative nursing leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.

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Kerri Hensler, director of nursing for perioperative services at New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, exemplifies leadership through connection, teamwork, and purpose.

Discover key insights on patient skin antisepsis for periop nurses to reduce SSI risk, including site prep, decolonization, and antiseptic selection.

Discover effective strategies to stop periop nurse bullying in Stephanie Landmesser's presentation at AORN Expo 2024. Learn how creating respectful, collaborative environments can enhance nurse satisfaction and patient outcomes. Explore how to foster a healthier, more supportive OR!

In this week's Periop Life blog, discover three compelling reasons to embrace the Perioperative RN title and how it can elevate your practice, strengthen team collaboration, and highlight your full scope of impact.

Perioperative personnel rely on team members from other departments and services, such as radiology, laboratory, environmental services, nutrition services, medical records, and respiratory services, to provide specific patient-centered care needs.

How can you keep motivation high to engage learners in continuous improvement? One way to increase learning engagement is through fun, games, and competition.

This week's Periop Life blog explores the transformative power of game-based learning in perioperative education.

Samantha Breeding's journey from scrub tech to nurse educator was transformed through the AORN Mentor Program, where her mentor, Elizabeth Williams, helped her build confidence and leadership skills. Their connection sparked personal and professional growth, inspiring Samantha to pursue leadership roles within AORN and beyond.

Struggling to fill perioperative nurse positions? Discover 4 strategies to ignite passion and invest in the future of OR nursing. From mentorship programs to career options, learn how to cultivate a pipeline of periop nurses.

In a recent Leader Exchange webinar session, our panel of experienced perioperative leaders shared valuable insights and lessons on attracting and cultivating the next generation of leaders.