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A Fresh e-Zine for New OR Nurses
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Featured Pieces
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.
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.
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
Sharing Your Stories and Advice
Finding Your Why, Lessons Learned, Proud and Discouraging Moments, You've Got This!
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
Educating and Precepting
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.