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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.
Periop nurses carry a weight of responsibility that extends far beyond the sterile environment. Periop nursing demands expertise, focus, and critical thinking under pressure within a high-stress environment.
Becoming a nurse in the OR is a big step! It's exciting, but it's also normal to feel stressed or anxious as you get used to this new environment.
In this special edition, we have provided tools and resources to help you and your team members talk about mental health.
Test your general perioperative knowledge with this crossword puzzle.
Since the inception of the nursing profession, nurses have been innovative in innumerable ways to ensure that patients receive the best care possible. As nursing practice and the field of medicine continue to evolve, so does the demand for continued innovative practices.
National ophthalmic organizations, however, recommend avoiding routinely using enzymatic products on instruments that are used in the eye, and many nurses often wonder why these instruments are an exception.
Nursing professional organizations are arranged at the state and national level to facilitate professional development, advocate for nursing practice, support evidence-based patient care, and provide networking opportunities.
This article discusses the importance of teamwork in the operating room, acknowledging that no procedure can succeed without collaboration among surgical staff.
A new nurse asks for advice about the patient pickup process.
A new nurse asks for advice about how to manage the constant change in workflow.
