Browse our Newsroom Articles

Explore six cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing perioperative nursing, from AI-powered decision support to virtual reality training. Discover how these innovations enhance patient care, improve workflows, and support nurse education.

However you identify, there is the right place/right time depending on the individual and circumstances.

You’ll need to assess equipment needs, evaluate new technology, and build a strong business case. Learn important how-to strategies from periop leaders who’ve been successful.

Communication is one key component of providing safe care for patients and building trust among team members.

The 2025 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, the premier event for perioperative nurses and the entire surgical team, takes place April 5-8, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Periop 101, eGuidelines Plus, and AORN CineMed Videos deliver standardized, evidence-based perioperative training and real-time resources, enhancing OR efficiency, patient safety, and staff competency.

One nurse talks about advocating for a patient on his family's behalf.

In the perioperative setting, procedures like dilation and curettage are not just medical routines but deeply personal journeys for the patients involved.

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?

Many patients enter the OR already cold, leading to preventable complications. Prewarming in pre-op, optimizing warming device use, and improving staff education can enhance normothermia compliance, reducing surgical risks and improving recovery.

Taking small moments to recharge can make a big difference in a nurse’s day. Simple habits like a daily push-up challenge, yoga, music, or mindfulness can help relieve stress, boost energy, and promote well-being.

Improve surgical care with culturally competent practices for Asian patients. Learn four practical strategies to enhance communication, respect cultural preferences, and manage pain effectively in the OR.

For this year's National Time Out Day, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and The Joint Commission are focusing on the full attention of all team members during the Time Out, as well as the importance of visible site markings.

National Time Out Day draws attention to the need for everyone on the surgical team to pause before the procedure begins in order to make sure all are on the same page about the right patient, right site and right procedure. As we mark this milestone, we shift our focus from recognizing the importance of the surgical time out to ensuring that surgical teams are making adequate time for the time out.

The effort to pass mandatory surgical smoke evacuation legislation in statehouses across the U.S. continues in 2025 with the ultimate goal of removing toxic plume from the air of every OR in every state.

A surgical safety checklist is a cornerstone of perioperative practice, fostering safety behaviors, improving team communication, and enhancing risk awareness.

Test your knowledge about sterile technique with this acrostic puzzle.