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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Periop nurse and environmental health advocate shares how to get started.
A periop educator shares ways to cultivate a healthier mindset.
Deck shares a variety of ways to teach nursing students about the OR in her education session as part of the Virtual AORN Expo 2022.
Nurses have provided impactful testimony during legislative hearings that prompted several state assemblies to support – and pass – new laws mandating surgical smoke evacuation.
Create your own preceptor stars with these tips from the program creator of the Periop Preceptor Program at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Industry should be stepping forward to help nurses, says Owens & Minor’s Alex Hodges. That’s why Owens & Minor upped their year-end match of AORN Foundation donations to $30,000 this year. Hodges shares why every donation counts.
If your biases are unconscious, how do you recognize and overcome them? We spoke with, leadership and diversity coach Dima Ghawi for advice.
There is an uptick in requests for non-pharmacologic solutions to patient discomfort and more research is coming out on how these alternative approaches are helping patients.
Connect with AORN Expo 2022 keynote speaker Jermaine Davis, PhD about how to identify your communication blind spots.
The holiday season is here and it’s time to spoil your colleagues (and make a list for yourself).