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Both lead and lead-free garments are designed to shield the body from x-rays, particularly the vital organs and reproductive areas, which are more sensitive to radiation.

As you gaze around the OR and acknowledge the surgeon removing the tumor from the patient's abdomen and hand it to the scrub person as you prepare to collect the specimen, you cannot help but think, “Imagine if I had to handle some of these tasks without gloves?” You can silently thank Caroline Hampton and Joseph Bloodgood for avoiding that scenario as you place the tumor into a specimen cup.

My career in perioperative nursing spans over 30 years, during which I have experienced many significant milestones that have shaped my professional journey and gained many insights that I believe are worth sharing.

Maintaining normothermia during the perioperative period is an essential part of patient care and is a quality objective per the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) merit-based incentive payment system, yet, hypothermia remains a common occurrence, occurring in 50-70% of patients undergoing general anesthesia.

Learn four steps that you can take to effectively develop an assertive attitude that will allow you to be the advocate that you need to be in the OR—both for your patients and for your team members.

Preventing physical injury on the job is a leader's responsibility, whether you are leading 300 FTEs, or precepting one new nurse.

A new nurse asks for advice about how to manage the constant change in workflow.

Get evidence-based answers to four common surgical attire questions—covering head coverings, scrub jackets, skirts in the OR, and PPE protocols.

Managing skin prep for patients with iodine allergies isn’t always straightforward. This blog shares three key tips to help you make safe, evidence-based decisions.

Learn how to provide outstanding onboarding that minimizes risks to patients, staff members, and the overall facility.

Governor Josh Stein signed HB 67, an omnibus healthcare workforce reforms bill which included surgical smoke evacuation language, into law.

Radiation exposure in the OR is often invisible—but the risks are real. This summary of the AORN Guideline for Radiation Safety highlights essential strategies to reduce exposure, protect pregnant team members, and maintain regulatory compliance in surgical settings.

AORN CEO David Wyatt discusses how the organization is helping nurses reconnect with their purpose through trusted Guidelines, innovative education delivery, and support for a changing workforce—while leading critical conversations on AI, equity, and the future of surgical care.

Contamination of the C-arm drape happens fast—especially at the top of the image intensifier during lateral positioning. AORN’s expert shares where contamination risks are highest and how to reduce exposure using safer draping techniques and practices from the Guideline for Sterile Technique.

Staffing remains one of the most complex and persistent challenges perioperative nurse executives face, from daily coverage to long-term workforce planning. Fluctuating surgical volumes, siloed decision-making, and time-consuming manual workflows make it difficult to balance cost control, operational efficiency, and staff satisfaction.

Discover what it takes for perioperative nurse executives to lead beyond the OR. David Wyatt, CEO and Executive Director of AORN, shares insights on executive leadership, strategic vision, and how nurse leaders can confidently step into the C-suite.

Test your general perioperative knowledge with this crossword puzzle.

Entering unfamiliar surgical procedures as an orientee or recently trained nurse can be daunting. Utilize the preference card as a resource to alleviate fears and position yourself to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.

One of the best perks of working in the OR is the team. Everyone knows their job and does it well. But what do you do when someone refuses to be a team player? Here are three tips (and one absolutely essential skill) to deal with inhibitory attitudes in the OR.