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Patterns of incivility are too often accepted in perioperative care. Left unchecked, incivility among perioperative colleagues can lead to bullying, causing physical and psychological damage that can force a nurse to change jobs or leave the profession, according to Brenda Burk, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CSSM, CNOR, director of perioperative services at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, NC.
As we’ve made efforts to decrease the spread of the COVID-19 virus, healthcare workers’ lifestyles and work lives have changed dramatically. COVID-19 healthcare workers are dealing with inadequate personal protective equipment among many other stressors. Learn ways to navigate the stress of COVID-19 in this blog post.
Learn how to improve your operating room financial knowledge. Find financial tips to create a successful business plan to help your facility save money and keep patients safer in this new blog post.
Learn how frontline nurses can help heal America’s broken healthcare system.
Here are 10 fun ways to experience Anaheim on your own or with your OR colleagues.
Learn about the latest AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice updates, including changes to surgical attire, to build your clinical practice and better prepare your surgical team in this latest blog post.
Getting a holiday gift for your surgical co-workers is a fun way to show your appreciation for the work they do all year long.
Start planning for AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2020 in Anaheim by learning the top 10 things to do in Anaheim from a perioperative nurse in this latest blog post.
Learn how to build your educator knowledge and skills by obtaining the Professional Educator, Perioperative Certificate of Mastery in Anaheim, CA. Both new and experienced educators can benefit from this one-day workshop for educators in this latest blog post.
New leaders are often not adequately prepared for the pressures of OR leadership. Unfortunately, on-the-job learning is the ineffective norm in today's busy, complex surgical environment.