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This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Melanie examines the benefits that a fresh perspective can add to our department. And, she highlights the importance of asking, “Why?” “Do we fully appreciate the value that a fresh perspective and a…

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, CNL. In this article, Lindsey shares the Top 10 things you need to know if you’re going to be working in Cardiac Surgery. “While I still learn things daily, there are 10 things that stand out that…

Season 15 has come to an end, and we’re anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 16 on July 7, 2025! While we wait, here’s a throwback to a great interview from Season 6! What makes a good leader? Are you only a leader if you have a title? Joining us to talk all things Perioperative…

Season 15 has come to an end, and we’re anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 16 on July 7, 2025! While we wait, here’s a throwback to a great interview from Season 6! Can professional growth include coaching? How can a career coach help me personally and professionally? You are going to find out today…

Season 15 has come to an end, and we’re anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 16 on July 7, 2025! While we wait, here’s a throwback to a great interview from Season 6! Have you ever thought about sharing your knowledge and expertise by writing articles for nursing magazines? How do you get started? Find…

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, CNL. In this article, Lindsey discusses the fire triangle, and the importance of fire safety training in our ORs. “Which is why education is the key to these preventable disasters. All of the surgical team, from the…

Season 15 has come to an end, and we’re anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 16 on July 7, 2025! While we wait, here’s a throwback to a great interview from Season 6! Do you experience collaboration within the departments of your organization, or is each department isolated? Is it possible to measure the degree…

If you ask a patient who took care of them in the OR, they’ll definitely remember their surgeon, and they’ll probably remember their anesthetist and their nurse. But, do they ever remember the surgical technologist (ST)? Do they even know there was another expert scrubbed in for their case? In this Season 6 interview with…

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this thought-provoking article, Melanie uses a gardening metaphor to remind OR Leaders to be visible and to be pay attention to their employees so they are able to pick up on any issues quickly. ——…

While we wait for Season 15 to begin, here’s a throwback to a great episode from Season 6! Let’s be real. There’s a lot of…”stuff” that can hold us back. Even stuff we aren’t aware of. Today’s interview with Lindsay Brown, VP of Sales and Marketing at Beyond Clean, will be an exploration of common…