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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.
Get a quick tips for performing an abdominal skin prep.
They don't use the official names?! A humorous look at working in the OR and dealing with (and learning) the many different names surgeons call their instruments.
A new nurse seeks advice about the challenges of navigating through orientation.
Even with the best training, new and experienced nurses alike can forget a needed item.
How well do you know recommendations regarding surgical attire? Answer these 10 questions to find out.
When you come to Pennsylvania Hospital, an entity of Penn Medicine, located in Philadelphia, you can take a step back in time to surgical origins.
A new OR RN seeks advice about their anxiety about being on call for the first time.
This short infographic walks you through the steps to take to prepare the OR before the patient arrives, from finding the preference card to completing initial counts.
Find all the words related to preoperative patient skin antisepsis in this word search.
At the foundation of any clinical relationship is trust: trust between clinicians and patients, trust among the interprofessional team members, and trust between a new hire and the preceptor.
