From the OR to the Boardroom: How Perioperative Nurse Executives Can Lead with Impact

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By: Periop Leader

Published: 6/16/2025

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Why Perioperative Leadership Belongs in the C-Suite

Nurse Leadership Insights from AORN CEO David Wyatt, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN 

Dr. David Wyatt, AORN’s CEO and Executive Director, is at the forefront of executive perioperative leadership but with a clinical background, giving him unique insight into both sides of the aisle. He’s blended deep clinical expertise with bold executive moves, showing exactly how nurse leaders can own the room, influence hospital strategy, and drive decisions at the top. His experience offers practical guidance for nurse leaders ready to expand their influence and drive impact beyond the OR.  

This is your blueprint for stepping up and steering the future of healthcare.

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