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Research shows that both nurses and surgical technologists who have gone through a solid and consistent orientation process:

• Have a solid understanding of the fundamentals.
• Have a firm grasp on policy and procedure.
• Are better investments in the health and welfare of our patients.

The tools and resources in the Perioperative Orientation Resources guide make it easy for educators and managers to apply AORN's orientation guidelines. Building on the scope of the successful Perioperative 101 course, it establishes a baseline for competency development and assessment for both nurses and surgical technologists. 

AORN members may download the Perioperative Orientation Resources as a free benefit of membership.

Develop Recruitment Strategies
This section discusses strategies to facilitate the recruitment process, hiring incentive programs, and tactics for promoting perioperative nursing at nursing schools.

Establish Orientation Guidelines and Required Competencies
Educators and preceptors are provided with tools that provide guidelines to evaluate the orientee's needs upon arrival in the OR, including required competencies and suggested timelines for orientation.

Select the Right Preceptors for the Job
This section includes a detailed preceptor development checklist, behavior-based interview questions for preceptor selection, and guidelines for ongoing preceptor development and performance evaluations.

Launch Retention Strategies that Reduce Turnover
This section provides strategies for improving staff satisfaction and building strong teams, which start with assessing the work environment and seeking feedback at regular intervals.

Calculate the True Cost of Orientation at Your Facility
Assessing the costs associated with orientation is essential to maintaining effective facility operations and planning.

The AORN Orientation calculator helps the perioperative nurse executive determine the true cost of orientation for new employees. It computes the true cost based on a six-step process, going beyond the cost of the employee's time to include

• Program development cost
• Cost of the nurse educator
• Preceptor cost, and much more

AORN members have free online access to the Perioperative Orientation Resources guide. This includes the Orientation calculator, which is available online or as a downloadable Microsoft Excel file that can be customized for the facility's unique cost considerations.

The AORN Perioperative Orientation Resources is available to non-members for $49.00. To order, contact the AORN Customer Service Department at 800-755-2676, Ext. 1. Join AORN today and receive the Perioperative Orientation Resources for FREE.