We have come to a time in our profession and industry when skills and knowledge are not enough to ensure sound clinical outcomes, a high level of pati
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It may have been decades since you last prepared for an interview or this could be your first interview for your first job in a perioperative setting. Whatever your situation is these six tips will help you be better prepared for your next interview. Preparation is indeed the key to interview success, so read on and best of luck in landing your next perioperative position.
Perioperative nursing offers some of the most exciting, demanding, and well-paid work in the nursing world. Also known as operating room or OR nurses, perioperative nurses are registered nurses (RNs) who work in hospital surgical departments, day-surgery units (also called ambulatory surgery units), clinics, and physicians' offices. They help plan, implement, and evaluate treatment of the surgical patient and may work closely with the patient, family members, and other health care professionals.
In the new world of coronavirus and its impact on caregivers, Dr. Phyllis provides perspective on endurance versus resilience and how not to become emotionally or morally drained.
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.
Envy can be a powerful motivator, but you shouldn’t let someone else’s accomplishments make you feel inferior. If you find yourself falling into a downward spiral of comparison, there are several things you can do.
As strange as it may seem, the current crisis may be a great time to hire top talent. There are an unprecedented number of people looking for work. — and seemingly endless — uncertainty right now. While you may not be on a job search at this time, there are some things you can do to feel better about where you are and what you’re doing.
As a potential new hire you need a clear strategy to stand out. Here are 3 tips to help make your job search rewarding and successful.
National Nurses Week, May 6-12, celebrates and honors nurses. How will you respect and honor yourself during Nurses Week and beyond?
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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.
What is your work worth? Perioperative nursing is a competitive specialty and the skills you have could be worth more than you think. If you are in a position to negotiate for more compensation than you are currently getting, consider these tips to make it happen.
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.
You may currently enjoy your job, your colleagues, and your compensation, but that does not mean your resume should be gathering dust deep within your laptop. Supervisors change, coworkers move on and, with a single job listing, your gut can scream, “that’s the one I really want.”
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Think of your resume as your professional selfie. It’s the first impression you make on a potential employer, and you control how it’s created.
When you express your honest opinion during an interview, you present yourself as you are, not as who you think the employer wants you to be. But disagreeing with an interviewer isn’t always easy because of the imbalance of power.
