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In a recent AORN webinar called Motivating and Engaging the Youngest Generation at Work, presented by AORN’s Center for Perioperative Leadership, generational experts Lisa Walden and Hannah Ubl focused on who Gen Z is and why this group behaves the way they do.

Learn how perioperative nurses can play a crucial role in preventing infections and ensuring patient safety. Discover the challenges of infection prevention in the operating room, factors that interfere with wound healing, and effective nursing interventions. Explore the latest AORN Guidelines and register for an upcoming workshop to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Three ways educators can set themselves and their learners up for success are by creating a supportive learning environment, influencing goal setting, and establishing value.

Transform climate behaviors in periop care and beyond.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, we break down five proven strategies to strengthen your SSI prevention practices. From using antimicrobial sutures to better glucose monitoring, these practical tips will help your team overcome the common barriers between policy and practice.

As a new nurse, I need help with how to approach surgeons who are upset with surgical delays.

An effective time out prevents wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-person surgery.

Did you know that 33% of total hospital waste comes from the OR?

Periop nurses witness the significant amount of waste generated in the OR every day, but they may not know just how significant this waste is. Review how perioperative teams and individuals can improve environmental health for all with innovative approaches. Find out what steps AORN, The Joint Commission, and individual periop nurses are taking.

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It is important to identify at least one thing a day that was positive. In a short amount of time, you will be amazed at the perioperative nurse you have become.

A nurse shares the lessons she learned after her patient experienced anaphylaxis in the OR.

A look at some of the surgical firsts and discoveries that occurred in the 20th century.

The preceptor fills many roles: coach, leader, influencer, facilitator, evaluator, socializer, protector, role model, and most importantly – educator.

Hone key skills to improve staffing, revenue, and safety.

Discover the essential role of perioperative nurses in maintaining normothermia and preventing hypothermia during surgery. Learn about effective strategies, AORN guidelines, and the latest technologies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Discover how professional associations like AORN can elevate your perioperative nursing career. Learn about the benefits of networking, gaining industry knowledge, setting standards, developing leadership skills, and more. Join a community of like-minded professionals and unlock your career potential.

Here are the nuts and bolts of being a successful leader of Boomers, Millennials and Gen Xers. Gen Z tactics will be revealed in the next Leader Exchange webinar, Motivating and Engaging the Youngest Generation at Work.

Shannen Baggett’s leadership philosophy is simple: she doesn’t eat until her team has. This metaphor for selfless leadership highlights her dedication to her team’s well-being, showing her willingness to put their needs before her own.

AORN CEO Linda Groah provides a how-to for maximizing staff productivity, collaboration, and job satisfaction.