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One of the most exciting and controversial innovations currently being explored in the OR is the use of "black box" technology. Inspired by aviation's flight recorders, this sophisticated system of sensors and software,not a physical box, captures data with the goal of minimizing risks and improving team performance and patient outcomes.
Reflecting on the journey of a Periop 101 nursing cohort, this article highlights the transformation from novice to confident perioperative nurses, emphasizing the role of leadership and teaching strategies in fostering professional growth and resilience.
Dear Masked Maven
Frustrated with your preceptor? Get yelled at during a case? Anxious about your first time being on call? The Masked Maven is here to provide you with expert advice to help you navigate your first few years in the OR. Read MoreDeveloping Your Skills
Procedure Quick Tips, Clinical and Professional Tips and Tricks
Riding the Waves of Disruption: Navigating the IV Fluid Shortage
By: Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR
Published: 12/13/2024
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When you throw a stone into a pool of water, what happens? The moment the stone hits the water, a sudden splash occurs, displacing the water, pushing it outward. Immediately, ripples begin to form at the point of impact, and they slowly spread out in widening rings across the water. It’s the ripple effect, right? One event (the stone hitting the water) produces effects, which spread and produce further effects (the ripples spreading across the water).
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Riding the Waves of Disruption: Navigating the IV Fluid Shortage
By: Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR
Published: 12/13/2024
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When you throw a stone into a pool of water, what happens? The moment the stone hits the water, a sudden splash occurs, displacing the water, pushing it outward. Immediately, ripples begin to form at the point of impact, and they slowly spread out in widening rings across the water. It’s the ripple effect, right? One event (the stone hitting the water) produces effects, which spread and produce further effects (the ripples spreading across the water).
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In Scrubs & In Stitches
In Scrubs and In Stitches, a comic written and illustrated by a perioperative nurse, puts a spotlight on the day-to-day work of the surgical team. From the frustrating and challenging to the rewarding and humorous, get a glimpse into this OR filled with relatable stories and experiences.
Challenging Yourself
Quizzes, Games, Self-Assessment Tools
Riding the Waves of Disruption: Navigating the IV Fluid Shortage
By: Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR
Published: 12/13/2024
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When you throw a stone into a pool of water, what happens? The moment the stone hits the water, a sudden splash occurs, displacing the water, pushing it outward. Immediately, ripples begin to form at the point of impact, and they slowly spread out in widening rings across the water. It’s the ripple effect, right? One event (the stone hitting the water) produces effects, which spread and produce further effects (the ripples spreading across the water).
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Educating and Precepting
Riding the Waves of Disruption: Navigating the IV Fluid Shortage
By: Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR
Published: 12/13/2024
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When you throw a stone into a pool of water, what happens? The moment the stone hits the water, a sudden splash occurs, displacing the water, pushing it outward. Immediately, ripples begin to form at the point of impact, and they slowly spread out in widening rings across the water. It’s the ripple effect, right? One event (the stone hitting the water) produces effects, which spread and produce further effects (the ripples spreading across the water).
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Throwback Theater
They did what?! Step back in time and learn about the origins of surgery: the instruments, the procedures, and the people that had a role in making the specialty what it is today.
