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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.
During your perioperative career, it is likely that you will encounter many situations that will challenge your surgical conscience.
In the perioperative setting, procedures like dilation and curettage are not just medical routines but deeply personal journeys for the patients involved.
Communication is one key component of providing safe care for patients and building trust among team members.
As a new nurse, is there a way to change a culture of blame or at least not get so burdened by all the blame?
As a perioperative nurse, you can mentally put yourself into a situation and think, “What would I have done?”
As a new nurse, how can I interact and develop relationships without gossiping?
This article will describe the VARK learning styles model, identify the characteristics of each learning style, and provide tips so you can support learners using their preferred style.
Take care of yourself when going through loss: participate in debriefs, talk with a friend or therapist, take a break, and learn what you can to keep growing.
