Intentionality in Surgical Technology Instruction
As a surgical technology instructor, being intentional in the lab with students and in the classroom when teaching theory is paramount to...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Mar 265 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 272 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 254 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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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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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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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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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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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Oct 11, 20224 min read
Respect the Triangle, Stop the Spark
Fires don't make triangles, they make flames... and a beautiful, warm glow on crisp, fall evenings as friends huddle together around the...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Oct 10, 20223 min read
Celebrating the Experts in SPD
Do you ever stop and fully appreciate those sterile instruments sitting on your backtable? What level of inspection went into ensuring...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Ignite Your Passion for Prevention, Not Your OR
How many fire drills have you been a part of in your perioperative career? How many fire safety learning modules have you completed? And...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Hot Off the Presses!
This post contains affiliate links. You certainly don't have to purchase through our links, but if you do, your purchase helps support...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Aug 23, 20222 min read
Learning from the Leftovers: Repurposing OR Supplies
I hate waste. I’ll always take my leftovers from a restaurant. I have several bags of recycle out for pickup each week. But something...
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Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR
Aug 15, 20222 min read
E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes (A Book Review)
Wait, a book review about ER nurses? I know what you’re thinking, “First Case is all perioperative related, why tell us about a book...
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Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM
Jul 27, 20222 min read
Surgery Starts Here
Don't worry, a scalpel's not about to jump out of the screen... But, it's an interesting statement. Think about it. Where does surgery...
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