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ASC Compliance: Avoid common errors that derail ASC compliance efforts.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Everything periop RNs need to know to prepare, support, and recover a patient undergoing this minimally invasive procedure.

One of the leading causes of OR fires is shortcomings in teamwork and communication. Let’s talk fire safety and start the conversation by discussing risks, prevention, and improving team communication.

Periop Nurses Week Contest: Laugh, learn, and engage Nov. 12 - 18 for a chance to win! Share your experiences, have a laugh, polish your skills, and engage with us for a chance to win!

AORN offers education and professional development throughout the year. Check out our upcoming sessions, including online and in-person.

This handy pocket guide can help ensure you don’t miss a step when starting each case.

This handy pocket guide describes the four classifications of surgical wounds to identify patients at risk of surgical site infection.

Do you have barriers that may be preventing you from acting on your surgical conscience?

California nurses unite for legislative success.

Acting on your inner voice will positively affect your patient and your longevity in perioperative nursing.

Perioperative nurse = multitasking ninja. When four people call your name and there are 10 essential things to do all at once, it can certainly be overwhelming. It is essential to have a strategy for being organized.

Can you guess a word related to the environment of care in six tries?

AORN DEI Summit: Learn strategies from experts and colleagues to help you reduce health inequities and improve outcomes for all.

Keep PONV Under Control: PONV is a common complication that can lead to longer patient stays, increased patient financial burden, and a poor patient experience.

During the week of Oct. 9, AORN reminds the periop community that there are significant risks for fire to erupt in the OR setting. Every member of the team plays a role in preventing surgical fire.

Emergency preparedness can be a struggle for ASCs and small facilities. Learn about the top five steps you need to dial-in safety drills for maximum preparedness.

How to stay organized when you're the only RN Circulator in a room full of surgeons and support staff.