Nursing has been recognized as the most trusted profession with the highest ethical standards for 22 consecutive years as of 2023. This professional advice emphasizes the importance of the concept "Own Your Zone" in nursing practice, particularly in the operating room (OR) setting, highlighting responsibility, accountability, and pride in work.
A new nurse asks for advice about the history and physical (H&P).
Reflecting on the journey of a Periop 101 nursing cohort, this article highlights the transformation from novice to confident perioperative nurses, emphasizing the role of leadership and teaching strategies in fostering professional growth and resilience.
Effective management of surgical patients transferred from inpatient units requires careful preparation and awareness of unique challenges. Nurses must anticipate variations in patient conditions, medical devices, and hand-off procedures to ensure safety and smooth workflow in the operating room.
One of the most exciting and controversial innovations currently being explored in the OR is the use of "black box" technology. Inspired by aviation's flight recorders, this sophisticated system of sensors and software,not a physical box, captures data with the goal of minimizing risks and improving team performance and patient outcomes.
Nursing engagement is not dependent on years of experience but is driven by intrinsic motivators that inspire commitment and improvement in patient care. Nurses at any stage can be involved and contribute meaningfully to their workplace and profession by engaging in various activities and professional organizations.
The nursing profession, while deeply rewarding, is fraught with unique stressors that can significantly impact mental health and well-being. This article aims to provide an overview of the problem, highlight key risk factors, and outline actionable prevention steps.
Meet Sarah, a new perioperative nurse beginning her first service line rotation at a large academic medical center. Sarah is empathetic, driven, and passionate about nursing. However, as she transitioned into the role of primary nurse under her preceptor, she began to experience intense anxiety. Her fears centered around the possibility of contaminating the sterile field, miscounting instruments, and retaining a surgical item.
Test your general perioperative knowledge with this crossword puzzle.
Periop nurses carry a weight of responsibility that extends far beyond the sterile environment. Periop nursing demands expertise, focus, and critical thinking under pressure within a high-stress environment.
Becoming a nurse in the OR is a big step! It's exciting, but it's also normal to feel stressed or anxious as you get used to this new environment.
In this special edition, we have provided tools and resources to help you and your team members talk about mental health.
Test your general perioperative knowledge with this crossword puzzle.
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.
National ophthalmic organizations, however, recommend avoiding routinely using enzymatic products on instruments that are used in the eye, and many nurses often wonder why these instruments are an exception.
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.
This article discusses the importance of teamwork in the operating room, acknowledging that no procedure can succeed without collaboration among surgical staff.
A new nurse asks for advice about the patient pickup process.
A new nurse asks for advice about how to manage the constant change in workflow.
Learn four steps that you can take to effectively develop an assertive attitude that will allow you to be the advocate that you need to be in the OR—both for your patients and for your team members.
