March 2008
Federal investigators are inspecting all 50 of Nevada's ambulatory surgical centers out of concerns about a widespread hepatitis C outbreak, AORN supports the call to end lateral violence, and more perioperative news.
Preventing malignant hyperthermia
Perioperative professionals need to be prepared to handle unexpected emergencies. While rare conditions like malignant hyperthermia may not be a risk that perioperative and perianesthesia nurses are necessarily looking for, experts say it should be.
Legislative Update
RN Circulator legislation is gathering momentum in the United States. Also, the March issue of AORN Advocacy Update is now online.
Making Connections
AORN Connections is now online and also has a new look and in print. Read all about it.
March Madness— Bring out your passion!
Read a message from Jane Kusler-Jensen, member of AORN's board of directors.
Finding the heart of OR nursing
An AORN nurse shares her experiences volunteering with a medical mission in Cambodia.
Educating future nurses
AORN Foundation revamps its scholarship application process to better support nursing education.
Connecting with robotics specialists
AORN's MIS/Lasers Specialty Assembly is providing a new resource for robotics specialists.
Patient Safety through education
Members of AORN's General Surgery/Gynecology Specialty Assembly are talking about alternative ways for nurses to get continuing education.