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Happy Perioperative Nurses Week!
Happy Perioperative Nurses Week! Read along to find out how this week-long celebration began!
November 11, 2025
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Beyond the OR: How Surgical Lessons Are Reaching Unexpected Audiences
Ever wonder how lessons from the operating room can apply outside of medicine? On a recent flight, a casual chat with a flight attendant revealed
October 31, 2025
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To Cover or Not to Cover Your Back Table… That is the Question
Is it ok to cover your back table? The answer is yes, but you have to do it correctly!
October 8, 2025
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The Hierarchy of Priority: Patient, People, & Paperwork
The easiest way to think about prioritization in the operating room is to break everything down into the 3 P’s: Patient, People, & Paperwork.
September 16, 2025
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Battling Burnout in the Nursing
Burnout is real. It affects thousands of nurses, but it’s not inevitable. The key to prevention is awareness.
July 16, 2025
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A Surgical Nerd’s Dream: Touring the Michael E. DeBakey Library and Museum
Hi, I’m Lindsey — and I’m a self-proclaimed surgical nerd. Honestly, I think most of us in the OR are, deep down.
July 3, 2025
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Get Ready for AORN Expo 2025: 10 Tips for an Unforgettable Experience
Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of AORN Expo 2025 in Boston!
March 12, 2025
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When Communication Isn’t A Game: Lessons From the OR
Remember playing telephone as a kid? You’d sit around with your friends, and someone would start whispering a phrase or sentence.
January 17, 2025
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“But… Why?” Understanding The Power of Why
Happy New Year and welcome to Season 14 – an entire season dedicated to asking the question, “why?” In this season, every episode will…
January 10, 2025
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Waiting for the Prep to Dry – Why Dry Times Matter
But… why? Why do we have to wait for alcohol-based preps to dry before we drape? This practices ensures patient safety & reduces fire risk
January 9, 2025
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