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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 nurse seeks advice about making it through orientation with a difficult preceptor.
What is the neutral zone and how can it be used to protect staff and patients?
Get quick tips for a facial prep.
Take this eight-question true-or-false quiz to test your knowledge about Mary Seacole and her contributions to the nursing profession and those in need.
An effective time out prevents wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-person surgery.
One nurse shares the time she spoke up about a missing lap sponge and reminds novice nurses to listen to their surgical conscience and speak up for their patients.
Patient positioning is one essential factor to consider to reduce the likelihood of intraoperative nerve damage.
How to use that colorful ball next to the shovel, rake, and other sand toys currently sitting unused in your garage to review important topics and encourage team participation.
Get quick tips for performing a small bowel resection, which involves removing diseased portions of the small intestine through an abdominal incision and reconnecting the remaining tissue.
Do you have barriers that may be preventing you from acting on your surgical conscience?
