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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.
A message of encouragement and support for novice perioperative nurses.
A humorous look at working in the OR and managing your first code blue.
Can you find all words related to laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
A message of encouragement and support for novice perioperative nurses.
One of the key factors that contributed to my success as a new OR nurse was the well-organized and well-appointed orientation by the nurse educator.
Test your knowledge about instrument cleaning with this acrostic puzzle.
This article discusses instrument contamination, how to deal with contamination, and tips for speaking up about contamination.
Thriving as an introverted OR nurse is possible through awareness and communication.
A nurse seeks advice about owning up to a mistake for the safety of the patient.
This article describes what forensic evidence is and provides recommendations for handling it to maintain integrity.
