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As a perioperative nurse, you can mentally put yourself into a situation and think, “What would I have done?”

To reduce frustration, it is essential to identify ways to stay organized during every surgical case. This article provides four organization tips for perioperative nurses.

Encoding information for long-term storage is a strategy that we can apply to teaching methodologies. It helps improve information recall and subsequently knowledge transfer for our learners.

A new nurse asks for advice about the patient pickup process.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has entered into a Mission Partnership with Solventum, marking a strategic collaboration focused on supporting perioperative nurses and advancing safe surgery.

Connecting clinical excellence directly to leadership expectations is essential in developing strong perioperative leaders. Establishing this connection ensures that leaders possess both the necessary clinical expertise and the leadership skills to guide their teams effectively.

AORN has announced Stryker as a Mission Partner, marking the highest level of strategic collaboration within AORN’s partnership program. The year-round partnership focuses on advancing perioperative education, engaging nurse leaders, and supporting initiatives that strengthen safe surgical care.

The 2026 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, held April 11–14 in New Orleans, brings perioperative nurses together for evidence-based education, hands-on learning, and professional connection.

Surgical smoke evacuation legislation is under consideration in eleven states during the 2026 legislative sessions.

Connecting clinical excellence directly to leadership expectations is essential in developing strong perioperative leaders. Establishing this connection ensures that leaders possess both the necessary clinical expertise and the leadership skills to guide their teams effectively.

When I first came into leadership, I was so worried that I wouldn't be accepted or would be questioned publicly with something I should know but could not answer. No matter the specialty or issue, taking the time to truly listen and learn from trusted stakeholders will help leaders increase confidence in these new spaces.

Wrong-site marking errors don’t start with the marker—they start with small mismatches that slip through busy handoffs. This fast, practical read gives you the checks, scripts, and "sterile cockpit" habits that help teams catch discrepancies early and protect every patient, every case.

In the high-pressure world of the OR, it’s easy to focus on procedures and protocols, but connecting with patients through clear, compassionate communication is just as essential. Strong communication improves outcomes, builds trust, and ensures patients feel safe in your care.

Get evidence-based answers to five common retained surgical items questions, based on guidance from the AORN Nurse Consult Line and AORN Guidelines.

This Periop Life article highlights five practical considerations for perioperative nurses caring for patients taking GLP-1 medications, including assessment, fasting guidance, common risks, and interdisciplinary communication.

Five practical strategies OR leaders can use to prevent retained surgical items (RSIs) and support safer, more reliable counting practices.

In this Q&A, AORN expert Julie Cahn answers four common scenarios, offering practical, evidence-based guidance aligned with the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice.

YC Health + Hospitals – Queens has earned designation as the first AORN Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: ERAS, recognizing its commitment to evidence-based, multidisciplinary perioperative care that improves recovery and patient outcomes.