If you’re a hiring manager, the next time you interview a candidate for a new position, you have an opportunity to help your company be more equitable and fair.
Ask yourself these questions to determine the type of culture that will best fit your values and work style before you accept a new perioperative job.
Have you considered asking your perioperative colleagues about their salary or benefits? Are you interested in comparing your earnings with others’? Y
If you pride yourself on being self-sufficient, you may have assumed that you don’t need a network. But even if you’ve achieved your current success on the strength of solo (or near-solo) efforts, making meaningful connections with people in your field can still be beneficial.
Set your intention and goals for the Year of the Nurse- 2020.
There are times when finding a peaceful place in our minds is more important than our professional development. Follow this guide to meditation.
Getting upper management to notice you, your skills, and your contributions requires a strategy. Here’s the formula to get your boss to see the impact you're making every day.
These four tips will help you land that perioperative dream job.
A large number of perioperative nurses are nearing the end of their career and are looking forward to life after retirement, where they can focus on family and *gasp* themselves.
If you want to make a move, create a job alert on the AORN Career Center site, then sit back and let the listings come to you. If you want to fill a p
We have all been through stressful times that have caused us to lose sleep because of worry. However, the challenges of responding to coronavirus is certainly unprecedented.
In the August 2 issue of Periop Today, Dr. Phyllis provided insight into the value of emotional intelligence in the workplace as being essential to he
No manager wants a stressed-out team. And while employees have some responsibility to monitor their stress levels, leaders need to play a critical role in preventing and remedying burnout.
Are you feeling complacent about your work? If you are like many perioperative nurses, you dreamed of being a nurse since childhood. For others, your
Career health depends on taking in a steady stream of “career” oxygen to improve your professional life and, in turn, improve patient care. AORN has a
If you think you are ready to step up from clinical practice to take on a leadership role, it’s important to understand the true scope of what it takes to be a good perioperative nursing leader. Here are several characteristics of strong perioperative leaders.
Is it time for you to get your career in better condition? Your career deserves the same care and attention you pay to your physical, spiritual and em
If you think the job you’re hiring for hasn’t changed in the last five years — or even in the past year — then it’s probably just about the only thing in your facility that hasn’t.
Staying resilient during your perioperative nurse job search can be daunting. Don't give up! Let AORN Career Center help.
Looking for a new job is a stressful experience. Even more so if you happen to be without a job. We spoke with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan of MFW Consultants about four practical ways to help ease your mind, relax your body, and improve your outlook when looking for your next perioperative position. “Nurses are caretakers and doers, which is a tough combination when the goal is removing stress from your life,” explains Quinlan. Here are four ways to help you feel more relaxed and prepared during your next job search.
