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This article will help you identify the types of people to surround yourself with as part of building a personal advisory board.

Since the inception of the nursing profession, nurses have been innovative in innumerable ways to ensure that patients receive the best care possible. As nursing practice and the field of medicine continue to evolve, so does the demand for continued innovative practices.

Many of our habits and techniques in patient care stem from one intent: to prevent harm to our patients. There is one tool that you likely do not utilize to its fullest potential to optimize your patients’ safety. The way in which we use our words significantly impacts our patients’ risks for sentinel events.

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

A new nurse asks for advice about the history and physical (H&P).

In the perioperative setting, procedures like dilation and curettage are not just medical routines but deeply personal journeys for the patients involved.

A nurse shares the lessons she learned after her patient experienced anaphylaxis in the OR.

Periop nurses carry a weight of responsibility that extends far beyond the sterile environment. Periop nursing demands expertise, focus, and critical thinking under pressure within a high-stress environment.

Ask any perioperative nurse, and they will tell you about a personal experience (or two) with a medical device failure. Therefore, knowing how to prevent and handle medical device errors is critical.

Take care of yourself when going through loss: participate in debriefs, talk with a friend or therapist, take a break, and learn what you can to keep growing.

Learn about important components of cataract extraction, such as patient assessment, positioning, surgical prep, needed supplies, and more.

National ophthalmic organizations, however, recommend avoiding routinely using enzymatic products on instruments that are used in the eye, and many nurses often wonder why these instruments are an exception.

This flashcard game tests your knowledge of total knee arthroplasty instruments.

Perioperative personnel rely on team members from other departments and services, such as radiology, laboratory, environmental services, nutrition services, medical records, and respiratory services, to provide specific patient-centered care needs.

It is important to identify at least one thing a day that was positive. In a short amount of time, you will be amazed at the perioperative nurse you have become.

This article will provide some tips to help you navigate The Joint Commission onsite visits with ease and confidence.

Family members of patients in perioperative settings should be included during key moments of communication, such as teaching moments (e.g., preoperative discussions) and data collection (e.g., discussing medications and allergies).

For novice perioperative nurses, adjusting to the demands and expectations of the OR can be a daunting task. This article explores five ways that a novice perioperative nurse can excel in surgery and establish themselves as a respected and trusted member of the OR team.

Novice nurses can help enhance patient care by prioritizing punctuality in commencing the first case, efficiently managing turnaround times, and implementing evidence-based protocols. This article will explore ways to make every minute count in patient care.

A fun look at working in the OR; in this edition, one nurse catches an error before it occurs.