Have you ever thought of pursuing a career in perioperative nursing? If you'd like a specialty that is exciting, high-tech, and fast-paced – surgical

As the unemployment rate continues to decline for all workers, and in particular registered nurses, facilities must look for a competitive hiring adva

Coaches help teams to be their best, on the playing field as well as in nursing units. For Rose Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, three mentors spotted her potential to be a leadership coach and helped her put it into practice.

How do you attract perioperative nursing staff who will be a great, and lasting, fit for your facility?

Looking ahead is smart. It gives you a chance to envision where you want to be in your professional journey and what you need to do to get there. Perioperative nursing is unique because there is a defined series of rungs in the career ladder that many nurses take.

Operating room employers - AORN’s Salary Survey data can help you recruit surgical nurses.

No one wants to work for a cowardly boss. A manager who avoids difficult issues, praises poor performance, or tries to buy loyalty by saying yes to any idea can have a paralyzing impact on their team. There are a few things you can do if you’re in this situation.

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.

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.