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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.

Nursing has been recognized as the most trusted profession with the highest ethical standards for 22 consecutive years as of 2023. This professional advice emphasizes the importance of the concept "Own Your Zone" in nursing practice, particularly in the operating room (OR) setting, highlighting responsibility, accountability, and pride in work.

In this special edition, we have provided tools and resources to help you and your team members talk about mental health.

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.

Communication is one key component of providing safe care for patients and building trust among team members.

As a new nurse asks for advice about how to bolster patients' trust in them and the team.