Looking ahead is smart. It gives you a chance to envision where you want to be in your professional journey and what you need to do to get there. Perioperative nursing is unique because there is a defined series of rungs in the career ladder that many nurses take.
Coaches help teams to be their best, on the playing field as well as in nursing units. For Rose Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, three mentors spotted her potential to be a leadership coach and helped her put it into practice.
No manager wants a stressed-out team. And while employees have some responsibility to monitor their stress levels, leaders need to play a critical role in preventing and remedying burnout.
We have all been through stressful times that have caused us to lose sleep because of worry. However, the challenges of responding to coronavirus is certainly unprecedented.
In the August 2 issue of Periop Today, Dr. Phyllis provided insight into the value of emotional intelligence in the workplace as being essential to he
Are you feeling complacent about your work? If you are like many perioperative nurses, you dreamed of being a nurse since childhood. For others, your
If you think you are ready to step up from clinical practice to take on a leadership role, it’s important to understand the true scope of what it takes to be a good perioperative nursing leader. Here are several characteristics of strong perioperative leaders.
Career health depends on taking in a steady stream of “career” oxygen to improve your professional life and, in turn, improve patient care. AORN has a
These four tips will help you land that perioperative dream job.
A large number of perioperative nurses are nearing the end of their career and are looking forward to life after retirement, where they can focus on family and *gasp* themselves.
If you want to make a move, create a job alert on the AORN Career Center site, then sit back and let the listings come to you. If you want to fill a p
There are times when finding a peaceful place in our minds is more important than our professional development. Follow this guide to meditation.
Getting upper management to notice you, your skills, and your contributions requires a strategy. Here’s the formula to get your boss to see the impact you're making every day.
How do you attract perioperative nursing staff who will be a great, and lasting, fit for your facility?
Operating room employers - AORN’s Salary Survey data can help you recruit surgical nurses.
No one wants to work for a cowardly boss. A manager who avoids difficult issues, praises poor performance, or tries to buy loyalty by saying yes to any idea can have a paralyzing impact on their team. There are a few things you can do if you’re in this situation.
Set your intention and goals for the Year of the Nurse- 2020.
Ask yourself these questions to determine the type of culture that will best fit your values and work style before you accept a new perioperative job.
Have you considered asking your perioperative colleagues about their salary or benefits? Are you interested in comparing your earnings with others’? Y
If you pride yourself on being self-sufficient, you may have assumed that you don’t need a network. But even if you’ve achieved your current success on the strength of solo (or near-solo) efforts, making meaningful connections with people in your field can still be beneficial.
