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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Mar 26, 20245 min read
Overcoming Fear & Embracing the Podium
If you had told me a year ago that I'd be presenting at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, I wouldn't have believed you. Like so...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Going Beyond Opioids
We work in the Operating Room. We've seen broken bones, ruptured organs, trauma, cancer, and infection. We've seen blades slice through...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Jan 25, 20244 min read
Top 10: Trauma Surgery
We've covered so many services in our Top 10 series, and we're not through yet! Today, we're going to be talking about Trauma. Working in...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Dec 21, 20233 min read
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like... 2024
It's hard to believe that 2023 is already coming to an end - where did the time go? It seems that each year passes more quickly than the...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Dec 21, 20234 min read
Top 10: General Surgery
Most of the time, when we start our Operating Room training, we start out in General Surgery. And rightly so, because it is a diverse...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Nov 30, 20234 min read
Top 10: Organ Procurement & Transplant
Organ procurement and transplant surgeries aren't common to all hospitals, and some teams may only assist in an organ procurement...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Nov 16, 20233 min read
Top 10: Perioperative Nursing
It's Perioperative Nurses Week! So there's no better week than this one to release our Top 10 reasons why Perioperative Nursing is such a...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Oct 30, 20233 min read
The Ghosts of ORs Past
Deep within the core of every operating room, submerged beneath the tales of triumph and tragedy, intricate precision, and skills...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Silent But Deadly: The Ever-Present Dangers of Surgical Smoke
We've all been there – that distinct, unpleasant smell that permeates the air in the operating room. Surgical smoke, a seemingly harmless...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Sep 25, 20235 min read
From Rookie to Pro: A Heartfelt Tribute to My Scrub Tech Mentors
Last week we celebrated National Surgical Technologist Week, and from the pictures I saw all over social media, I think there were quite...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Top 10: Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgery is a specialty that takes care of children from birth to late adolescence. And you don’t have to be working at a...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Aug 10, 20234 min read
Top 10: Gynecology Surgery
In our Top 10 series, we've covered several specialties, including Orthopedics, Cardiac, and Vascular. Today, we're going to be talking...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Exploring the Impact of Social Media in Nursing
Would you say that social media has revolutionized our lives and professional endeavors? Everyone seems to have strong opinions about...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Jun 28, 20235 min read
Grasshoppers in the OR?: A Tale of OR Mentorship and Personal Growth
Do you remember the 1984 movie Karate Kid? In the movie, starring Ralph Macchio as Daniel and Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, a teenage boy...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
May 31, 20234 min read
What Do the Guidelines Say? Understanding the OR's Role in Point of Use Cleaning
In my last post, I talked about the importance of communication between the Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
May 15, 20232 min read
Communication, Education, & Instrument Pretreatment
I spent the first part of last week at the HSPA conference in Nashville, TN. (HSPA is the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association,...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
May 11, 20235 min read
A Nurse's Week Experience to Remember
When Melanie asked if I would write a blog post for Nurse's Week, I was ready to write a completely different post than the one you're...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
May 4, 20233 min read
New OR Employees - Don't Leave Them in the Dark!
Think about where you work for a second... Where's the timeclock? How do you get to the cafeteria? What number do you call if you're...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Apr 25, 20234 min read
Top 10: Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics is one of the busiest services in the healthcare industry. And while those of you working in an Orthopedic service line don't...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Apr 17, 20231 min read
AORN Expo 2023
We had an incredible time in San Antonio for the AORN Global Surgical Conference and Expo! It was so refreshing to connect in-person with...
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