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My calling to become an OR nurse was one of determination and perseverance. The challenges that stood in my way tried their best to defeat me, but I overcame them to get where I needed to be and where I wanted to be.

In one defining moment, I faced a dilemma: Should I delay reaching my professional pinnacle to fulfill the responsibilities of full-time parenthood to my firstborn, while in my prime of youth and at a critical juncture in my career trajectory?

Working in surgery means taking 24-hour call on rotation and working sporadic hours which has been very difficult as a single parent...

The scariest moment in the OR was the first night I took call without a buddy and received the call that I was needed for a gunshot to the abdomen.

I moved out of state for an amazing career opportunity, or so I thought...

I want to start with the lowest moment because that really helps to support the highest moments...

There are not many people that can say that they love what they do. I am fortunate and blessed to be one of those that can!

Black box technology has the ability to track patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. Identifying these patterns can give perioperative leaders an objective view of how care is delivered—and how it can be improved.

Studies consistently show that OR teams are more likely to support surgical black box technology when they believe the data will be used for learning, system improvement, and patient safety—not surveillance or punishment. Consider these evidence-based tips to build team trust in what surgical data recorders can offer and how the technology will be used.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is integrating a Living Systematic Review (LSR) process into the way it updates its evidence-based Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, helping perioperative nurses access guidance informed by current evidence as it becomes available.

AI-enabled technologies are in the documentation tools and automated EHR alerts your teams use daily. And AI is rapidly becoming a standard part of workflow platforms and decision-support systems. How ready are you to lead perioperative care using AI-enabled technologies?

Staff members throughout your perioperative continuum should understand why the organization is pursuing recognition, how their work contributes to patient outcomes, and what role they play in sustaining best practices.

OR delays can compromise sterility. Following AORN’s evidence-based strategies—like covering tables and limiting traffic—helps maintain a safe sterile field.

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.

Behind the double doors of the sterile processing department, crucial practices ensure surgery readiness and patient safety. Learn strategies for achieving similar success.

National Nurses Week (May 6th-12) is here, and it’s time to celebrate you, your colleagues and the incredible periop nursing profession!

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has released a new evidence-based guideline addressing the safe and ethical integration of artificial intelligence in surgical care.

Professional development may be one of the strongest drivers of nurse retention for OR leaders, according to market research analysis from the latest AORN Salary Survey. A first look at analysis of survey findings provides valuable data for OR leaders to consider now in efforts to sustain high satisfaction among their perioperative nursing staff.