Cardiac valve replacement surgery is one option for mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, aortic stenosis, or aortic insufficiency/regurgitation.
In the perioperative setting, procedures like dilation and curettage are not just medical routines but deeply personal journeys for the patients involved.
Communication is one key component of providing safe care for patients and building trust among team members.
As a new nurse, is there a way to change a culture of blame or at least not get so burdened by all the blame?
One of the best perks of working in the OR is the team. Everyone knows their job and does it well. But what do you do when someone refuses to be a team player? Here are three tips (and one absolutely essential skill) to deal with inhibitory attitudes in the OR.
As a perioperative nurse, you can mentally put yourself into a situation and think, “What would I have done?”
As a new nurse, how can I interact and develop relationships without gossiping?
This article will describe the VARK learning styles model, identify the characteristics of each learning style, and provide tips so you can support learners using their preferred style.
Take care of yourself when going through loss: participate in debriefs, talk with a friend or therapist, take a break, and learn what you can to keep growing.
Get at a glance at the steps to perform a vaginal prep.
Here are three tips to be more effective when communicating a message in the perioperative setting.
This article will explore what job aids are, why you should consider using them, and how you can create them.
A fun look at working in the OR; in this edition, one nurse catches an error before it occurs.
Learn about important components of cataract extraction, such as patient assessment, positioning, surgical prep, needed supplies, and more.
AORN advocates for a systems approach to prevent RSIs, including standardized counting and reconciliation procedures, methodical wound exploration, radiologic confirmation, adjunct technology, and teamwork training.
With The Stitch, our hope was that novice nurses would have a supportive community to turn to for advice, tips and tricks, and new learning opportunities to bridge the knowledge-to-practice gap.
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.
