During the 2024 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, Barbara Nalley, MSN, RN, NP-C, ANP-BC, CNOR, RNFA helped equip OR nurses with the awareness they need to safely care for cannabis users.
Surgical positioning can be an undervalued task for all staff. They can and do perform this task several times throughout the day and but can lapse into autopilot mode. Review this photo essay to stay fresh on this critical protocol.
Watch Hank Balch, co-founder of Healthcare HQ, as he shares what he presented at this year's AORN Leadership Summit as part of the 2024 AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo. Balch explores the transformative power of AI in perioperative settings.
Sleep: Your #1 Health Hack: Wellness expert Dr. Jo® shares seven ways to get your best night’s rest to sustain health and wellbeing while also reducing weight gain, diabetes risk and brain fog.
Hundreds of members gathered Monday for the AORN Congress 2nd Forum open discussion, where members are invited to discuss any topic at the microphones.
AORN President Elizabeth Pincus MSN, MBA, RN, ACNS-BC, CNS-CP, CNOR, wrapped up her year-long term of office at the House of Delegates Tuesday, praising the Board of Directors for “positioning our association for continued growth and success.”
President Nakeisha Tolliver laid out her goals focusing on several key initiatives that underscore our dedication to nursing excellence through education, inclusivity, and professional development.
Hundreds of members gathered Monday for the AORN Congress 2nd Forum open discussion, where members are invited to discuss any topic at the microphones.
AORN members kicked off the 2024 Congress on Sunday with a boisterous roll call by delegates of each state and four international countries.
Test your knowledge about venous thromboembolism with this crossword puzzle.
Research shows that people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are more likely to encounter discrimination in healthcare. Heather Kuykendall, DNP, RN, wanted to change this in her ASC, and she succeeded. Read how she did in this week’s Periop Life blog.
The perseverance and commitment to duty of the Black Angels highlights them as trailblazers that paved the way for African American nurses and leaders.
To help you navigate your first Expo with confidence, one nurse put together a top 20 list of things to remember as you plan your trip and as you make your way through this exciting perioperative event.
To be a nurse means to have resilience, strength, and the ability to care for others while being in control. It's about having faith and knowing you are doing what you are meant to do.
This recognition was a tremendous surprise and validation of the effort I put into training our soldiers. It was an incredible honor.
In one defining moment, I faced a dilemma: Should I delay reaching my professional pinnacle to fulfill the responsibilities of full-time parenthood to my firstborn, while in my prime of youth and at a critical juncture in my career trajectory?
Effective communication is essential to safe patient hand-offs. The updated guideline includes a revised recommendation that calls for staff training on structured hand-off protocols. Find elements of an effective structured hand-off to develop or refine your process.
Almost half of all nurses looking to pursue graduate education are opting for the Nurse Practitioner path—is it right for you? One NP expert breaks down what it takes and where it can get you.
Elevate your quality initiatives by avoiding these common pitfalls in 2023 studies and exploring a sample case that sheds light on crucial aspects of a performance improvement project.
Discover the challenges and lessons learned by a new periop RN in the OR. From spotting contamination to advocating for patient safety, read about the importance of speaking up and working together for the best outcomes.
