As we celebrate Diversity Month in April, this week's Periop Life blog features insights from Debra Callender, DNP, RN, CNOR, CSSM, as she addresses the complexities of unconscious bias in perioperative nursing. Gain valuable strategies on mitigating biases impacting patient care and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
Navigating the complexities of moderate sedation/analgesia (MSA) in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) requires a delicate balance of expertise and preparedness. To support nurses in this role, AORN provides exclusive and discounted resources for its members.
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How a nurse-led team in Dallas reduced overall use of antiemetics during recovery by almost 40%.
During Nurses Month, AORN is honoring periop nurse members who elevate our profession. This week, we spotlight Ray Talatala, MAN, MN, RN, CNOR, a nurse educator at NYC Health + Hospitals.
Shereen Cruz, BSN, RN, CNOR is a dedicated perioperative nurse who knows the importance of her role in patients’ lives. Cruz is pursuing her graduate degree online to become a surgical nurse practitioner. Thanks to a scholarship from the AORN Foundation, she can continue honing her skills and focusing on patient care.
Perioperative professionals may face anxiety, depression, and other reactions in isolation because of traumatic events in the OR. An OR director found key strategies for widespread buy-in to launch a periop peer support program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center—here’s how.
How one nurse (and mother of child with autism) helped create a positive path to survery.
One creative nurse educator shares how she shaped a successful residency.
Two of AORN’s Center for Excellence Award recipients share what sparked their journey and tips for success.
If common infection risks such as incorrect hand hygiene or not following disinfectant contact time recommendations are happening in your OR, your facility could be a ticking time bomb for a dangerous and costly outbreak.
Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP, the founder and CEO of the Healthy Workforce Institute, says it’s up to nurse leaders to determine the culture in their department and deal with negative behaviors.
There are countless red flags that help identify victims of human trafficking that nurses should have on their radar. Cynthia Aulds, BS, RRT, shares a few red flags from the National Human Trafficking Resource Center that are specific to labor and sex trafficking.