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?

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.

Operating room employers - AORN’s Salary Survey data can help you recruit surgical nurses.

If you’re a hiring manager, the next time you interview a candidate for a new position, you have an opportunity to help your company be more equitable and fair.

Envy can be a powerful motivator, but you shouldn’t let someone else’s accomplishments make you feel inferior. If you find yourself falling into a downward spiral of comparison, there are several things you can do.

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.

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.

Why should you get your CNOR? Find out why certifying your specialized knowledge in the operating room is worth the investment.

We have come to a time in our profession and industry when skills and knowledge are not enough to ensure sound clinical outcomes, a high level of pati

Don't let a drawn- out job search get you down. AORN Career Center is here to help you every step of the way.