Your scrub person is the direct link between you and the patient. If they have what they need, the surgeon has what they need. If they are not stressed, they present a calm front to the surgeon.

Fayoke Fatade, a perioperative nurse leader at Stanford Health, balances patient care, team leadership, and the challenges of healthcare. Raised in Nigeria by nurse parents, Fayoke shifted from dreams of surgery to nursing, driven by meaningful patient connections.

See how one perioperative leader learned a valuable lesson in OR nurse retention strategies by implementing standardized onboarding education, and how she calculated Periop 101: A Core Curriculum return on investment to gain approval from decision makers in her facility.

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.

As a new nurse, how do I talk to sales reps about not opening supplies directly onto the sterile field?

In this week’s Periop Life blog, discover how a multidisciplinary team at MD Anderson Cancer Center implemented the I-PASS tool to improve hand-offs across departments.

It’s time to recognize your influence and make the most of your purchasing power. By leveraging your expertise and advocating for the products that truly benefit patient care, you can play a vital role in ensuring your facility invests in the best tools and technologies available.

Test your general perioperative knowledge with this crossword puzzle.

Not only are travelers filling in gaps for overworked staff, but they are also helping ensure that patients still receive the care they need.

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.

Homework involves collecting the correct supplies and instruments for a case, knowing the basics of the type of surgery to be performed, and preparing for the “what ifs.”

In this week’s Periop Life blog, we explore how intra-op repositioning assessments can significantly boost patient safety. With 65% of surgeries missing critical positioning checks, these simple yet impactful strategies can help your OR team catch unnoticed patient movement and prevent complications.

An update published in the 2022 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice includes these key recommendations that every team can implement to prevent pressure injuries.

Retention and the right feedback approach go hand-in-hand.

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.

I was proud knowing I was able to speak for the best interests of this patient and her quality-of-life post-breast cancer.

Since 2017, I’ve been working on an innovative project called Virtual Nurse, which I recently presented at the AORN 2024 Congress in Nashville. Virtual Nurse is an immersive and interactive virtual reality software designed to train both nursing students and professionals in the perioperative environment.

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

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.