December 2008
In this issue ...
Weighing compensation
AORN's 2008 Salary Survey shows trends in compensation for perioperative professionals.
Perioperative News Update
The CDC releases new guidelines for healthcare disinfection and sterilization. Also, healthcare organizations, including AORN, create consensus agreement on national healthcare priorities, and more.
FROM HEADQUARTERS
AORN news editors discuss the new ways to get AORN news, a news survey gives readers a chance to win their 2009 edition of Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices.
Seasons greetings
AORN Board of Directors Member David Wyatt urges members to realize the difference they make as perioperative nurses.
From the Bylaws Committee
Update on alliance memberships
From the Foundation
Buy a 2009 Congress ornament to support nursing
IN FOCUS
Teddy Bear Hospital brings periop nursing to students
Schoolchildren in Denver learn about nursing during Perioperative Nurse Week
Talking about MRSA
AORN member Peter Graves talks to AORN Connections about the latest strategies to control and prevent MRSA.
SPECIALTY ASSEMBLIES
Staying ahead of the curve
Members learn about emerging surgical techniques like Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery from leaders of the MIS/Lasers Specialty Assembly.
SAs celebrate milestones and plan activities for the year ahead
AORN Specialty Assembly Governance Coordinator Debbie Stephen reflects on SA achievements and activities planned for the year ahead.
MEMBERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Lynn Gentz explains the value of serving the nursing community through her roles as a perioperative nurse and an active AORN member.
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