First Case Podcast

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Kelly Good, CRNA. In it she tackles the topic of tape and sheds a light on...

If I need to submit points to recertify my CNOR, how do I earn them? What are points, and how are they different from CE’s? If recertification leaves you...

Registered Nurse First Assistants, commonly called RNFAs, are an important member of the surgical team. As an assistant in surgery, they practice under the direct guidance of the surgeon,...

What habits or activites are we so accustomed to that we no longer realize that they aren’t safe? What shortcuts or work-arounds have we accepted as ‘normal’ even though...

As we get ready to launch Seaon 6, we’re revisiting our most popular episodes from Season 2! Is it possible for a VR headset to change the way we...

What does the future of surgery look like? How can technology help improve efficiency, productivity, and patient outcomes? We’re going to look into the future today as we speak...

Coaching isn’t something reserved for sports teams or fitness enthusiasts. Healthcare professionals frequently take advantage of coaching as well. Phyllis Quinlan, PhD, RN, Executive Coach for AORN, works with...

We can’t perform an operation or an invasive procedure if we don’t have sterile instruments. It almost goes without saying, but sterility is fundamental to what we do in...

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR. In it she discusses the vital role that SPD plays within...

Surgery can be a scary experience for anyone, especially children. Being in an unknown environment with so many strange faces mixed with the fear of needles, pain, or separation...

When it comes to adding space, a hospital has two options: move to a new building and renovate, which can completely disrupt staff operation, or use the current space...

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN where he discusses the questions we need to ask ourselves when...

How does architecture influence plastic surgery? For pediatric plastic surgeon Dr. Sheryl Lewin, MD, her art and architecture background has influenced her ability to innovate and design the ear-making...

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN where he discusses three factors that must be considered when determining...

Between Season 4 and 5, we’re going to be throwing back to some of our exciting episodes of Season 1! What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)? What value...

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...