Pediatric patients do not undergo procedures exclusively at pediatric specialty facilities. This article presents insights into the stages of pediatric cognitive and psychosocial development and special pediatric health care considerations. (2.2 CH)

AORN's Periop Today provides updates on news around the perioperative community.

AORN is honored to receive a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) award from the Denver Business Journal.

Navigating the credentialing maze can have its challenges, but neglecting this task can lead to severe consequences, including harm to patients. But don't worry, improving your credentialing program doesn't have to be overwhelming.

New law in Louisiana makes it the 12th state to go surgical smoke-free.

“Post boot camp, we noted a 30% increase in self-confidence and reduction of anxiety by 50% at the three-month mark.” So said a leader from the System Professional Practice Department at Inova Health System, which recently implemented initiatives to help new graduate nurses transition to practicing nurses.

Learn about the latest checklist tweaks that are bringing OR teams together for more consistent and effective safety checks. Find give tips to boost safety checklist use and team engagement.

Effective ways to refine your skin prep protocols. See why you should make skin prep a yearly competency to reduce SSIs.

ASCs: Learn how a strong governance program helps ASCs thrive in this fast-growing, complex environment.

AORN is stressing more nurse involvement with OR design, construction and day-to-day maintenance. Get up to speed with the latest standards and take your seat at the table.

Read Clinical Issues (1.5 CH) in the June 2023 AORN Journal and boost your knowledge with the latest topics.

Be better prepared to care for LGBTQ+ patients. Learn key terms for the LGBTQ+ population. Hear about health disparities among this population. Find strategies for providing culturally sensitive care.

Access member tool kits on Robotics, Endovascular Hybrid OR, Magnetic Resonance Hybrid OR, and more.

Here’s how Elizabeth Kingsbury, MSN, RN, CNOR improved compliance and team engagement with Time Out, Sign In, Introductions, and other key safety elements of her hospital’s Surgical Safety Checklist.

For this year's National Time Out Day, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and The Joint Commission are focusing on the full attention of all team members during the Time Out, as well as the importance of visible site markings.

The importance of validating someone’s identity can’t be underestimated. Hear some pragmatic solutions perioperative nurses can implement to improve the environment for both TGD patients and employees.

Use Time Out 2023 on June 14 to pause and improve commonly reported risks that impact safety, suggests Haytham Kaafarani, MD, MPH, FACS, Joint Commission Chief Patient Safety Officer and Medical Director.

During Nurses Month we're spotlighting AORN members who are elevating our profession. Meet Temple Kellermann, DNP, MSN, RN, CNOR. Hear how mentors gave her the push she needed to reach her full potential. Now a nurse leader, Temple shares how she's helping to shape the next generation of periop nurses.

New recommendations provide guidance to perioperative team members on the prevention of perioperative pressure injury (PI) in patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures.

ASCs: From gloving to hand hygiene compliance, here’s how to ensure consistency among your OR team. Learn how standardization staves off infections.