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The Stitch is a monthly newsletter for nurses in their early perioperative years who want bite-sized, guideline-aligned insights to sharpen clinical judgment, build confidence, and grow their careers in the OR.
In 2026, The Stitch moved into Periop Corner, AORN’s member community, so readers can connect, ask questions, and keep the conversation going. Curious about what’s new? Sign up to receive The Stitch each month and see how it’s evolved.
Below, you’ll find articles from our past issues—free to explore.
This article outlines tips, tricks, and strategies to survive your first 30 days while rotating through an unfamiliar surgical specialty and to help you project confidence in a new-to-you surgical specialty.
This flashcard game tests your knowledge of total knee arthroplasty instruments.
Robotic surgical systems are known for their enhanced precision during minimally invasive procedures. This article provides insights on the da Vinci surgical system and tips to be successful working in the robotic room.
Although most colleagues are helpful and kind, some can be more difficult to work with. The Masked Maven provides advice on working with those challenging coworkers.
Test your knowledge about malignant hyperthermia with this five-question quiz.
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.
Nursing professional development practitioners must be knowledgeable about learning theories in education and educational psychology to design effective classroom learning experiences. Structured onboarding programs support transition to practice and can influence nurse satisfaction and retention.
Novice nurses can help enhance patient care by prioritizing punctuality in commencing the first case, efficiently managing turnaround times, and implementing evidence-based protocols. This article will explore ways to make every minute count in patient care.
Perioperative Nurses Week is a time for perioperative nurses to celebrate and recognize the clinical excellence, advocacy, dedication, and compassion they bring to every perioperative patient.
Test your knowledge about local anesthetic systemic toxicity with this five-question quiz.
