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Statement from AORN concerning Surgical Expo 2020.

Statement from AORN concerning sterilization wrap.

Statement from AORN

AORN Statement Regarding Forced Hysterectomy Allegations

Governor Kathy Hochul shows commitment to safe workplaces for operating room staff in New York State.

AORN's Statement: Condemning Racism, Brutality and Senseless Violence Against Black Communities.

Perioperative Association is Only Nursing Organization on Newsweek Top-50 List.

AORN is honored to receive a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) award from the Denver Business Journal.

Functioning as an RN circulator in an OR full of surgeons and support staff can seem very overwhelming for a novice nurse; however, the room can and will run smoothly with confidence.

Read about how one passionate DEI advocate recognized how including off-shift staff members in team activities built a stronger culture of inclusivity for all.

Read recommendations for a VTE protocol and risk assessment for VTE and bleeding. Discusses pharmacologic and mechanical VTE prophylaxis. Covers the importance of getting patients moving post-op, as well as patient and family education.

Prevent Unintended Retained Surgical Items: Unravel the compelling reasons and best practices that underscore the importance of accurate surgical counts and the actions to take when discrepancies arise.

Healthy Work Environment: See how Boston Children's staff took effective steps to support and engage nursing staff, enhance nurse retention and cultivate a culture of excellence in perioperative care.

Take this eight-question true-or-false quiz to test your knowledge about Mary Seacole and her contributions to the nursing profession and those in need.

Putting a stop to pressure injuries OR teams take all the necessary PI-prevention steps at their disposal. Early assessments, preemptive positioning plans and awareness of potential problem spots are a recipe for success.

AORN offers two HLD resources to help teams better protect patients and pass surveys.

They happen. It’s what you learn that’s important. Read 5 ways to help your team learn from mistakes.

Still in crisis mode from the pandemic and its aftermath, many nurses are feeling tired, a bit disgruntled, and may be looking for greener grass. In this week's Periop Life entry, Jill Graham, BSN, RN shares four tips for staff nurses to foster a more positive work culture.

One nurse shares the time she spoke up about a missing lap sponge and reminds novice nurses to listen to their surgical conscience and speak up for their patients.