In this week’s Periop Life blog, Dr. Louise Grant shares her top strategies for overcoming distractions and ensuring your team stays connected—even in the busiest operating rooms.

Kerri Hensler, director of nursing for perioperative services at New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, exemplifies leadership through connection, teamwork, and purpose.

In this week's Periop Life blog, discover three compelling reasons to embrace the Perioperative RN title and how it can elevate your practice, strengthen team collaboration, and highlight your full scope of impact.

Learn how mentorship can help you gain confidence, develop essential skills, and advance your career in perioperative nursing. Discover tips for finding a mentor and becoming a mentor yourself.

In this week's Periop Life blog, trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator Marie Nutter, BSN, RN, CNOR, shares five simple exercises to help nurses reconnect and build resilience.

Fayoke Fatade, a perioperative nurse leader at Stanford Health, balances patient care, team leadership, and the challenges of healthcare. Raised in Nigeria by nurse parents, Fayoke shifted from dreams of surgery to nursing, driven by meaningful patient connections.

See how one perioperative leader learned a valuable lesson in OR nurse retention strategies by implementing standardized onboarding education, and how she calculated Periop 101: A Core Curriculum return on investment to gain approval from decision makers in her facility.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, discover how a multidisciplinary team at MD Anderson Cancer Center implemented the I-PASS tool to improve hand-offs across departments.

It’s time to recognize your influence and make the most of your purchasing power. By leveraging your expertise and advocating for the products that truly benefit patient care, you can play a vital role in ensuring your facility invests in the best tools and technologies available.

Samantha Breeding's journey from scrub tech to nurse educator was transformed through the AORN Mentor Program, where her mentor, Elizabeth Williams, helped her build confidence and leadership skills. Their connection sparked personal and professional growth, inspiring Samantha to pursue leadership roles within AORN and beyond.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, we explore how intra-op repositioning assessments can significantly boost patient safety. With 65% of surgeries missing critical positioning checks, these simple yet impactful strategies can help your OR team catch unnoticed patient movement and prevent complications.

In this week’s Periop Life blog, we break down five proven strategies to strengthen your SSI prevention practices. From using antimicrobial sutures to better glucose monitoring, these practical tips will help your team overcome the common barriers between policy and practice.

Shannen Baggett’s leadership philosophy is simple: she doesn’t eat until her team has. This metaphor for selfless leadership highlights her dedication to her team’s well-being, showing her willingness to put their needs before her own.

Discover how professional associations like AORN can elevate your perioperative nursing career. Learn about the benefits of networking, gaining industry knowledge, setting standards, developing leadership skills, and more. Join a community of like-minded professionals and unlock your career potential.

Contract nursing and overtime pay have surged, driving up labor costs. In this week's Periop Life blog, nurse workforce expert Shelley Simkins, MSN, MBA, shares strategies to reduce costs through smarter scheduling practices.

Discover the essential role of perioperative nurses in maintaining normothermia and preventing hypothermia during surgery. Learn about effective strategies, AORN guidelines, and the latest technologies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Learn how perioperative nurses can play a crucial role in preventing infections and ensuring patient safety. Discover the challenges of infection prevention in the operating room, factors that interfere with wound healing, and effective nursing interventions. Explore the latest AORN Guidelines and register for an upcoming workshop to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Boston is a city rich in history, culture, and a dynamic culinary scene—making it the perfect backdrop for AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2025, from April 5-8. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a Boston aficionado, there’s always something new to discover.

Understand the risks of retained surgical items (RSIs) and learn how AORN guidelines can help prevent them. Discover best practices for counting, team communication, technology integration, and education to ensure patient safety in the operating room.

Perseverance and adaptability define Ashley Bartholomew’s perioperative nursing journey. We spoke with her about the significant challenges facing nurses today and how she balances a demanding career with personal life.