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Patricia Smith
We are reviewing our temp/humidity/ventilation policy. It is in need of revision to reflect current best ...
Jessica Braatz
Hello everyone, I'm interested in AORN's Preceptor Certificate Program Online Course, but wondering if anyone ...

@Jessica Braatz
I have recently completed the preceptor program to guide my nurses in becoming better ...

Imani Hill
Hello all, I wanted to know where is the study guide and how did you guys study for the final
Are you looking for Periop 101 Study Guide? If your employer bought a periop 101 and gave you a login. Here is how you ...
Colleen Snell
Looking to develop a policy for our Surgical Services Department in regards to surgical smoke safety. If anyone ...
On the AORN website, there is a “Surgical Smoke Tool Kit.” Within it there is a template for a surgical smoke policy. ...
Carmelina Lamanna-Petta
Does your organization hire new grads into the OR? How does their training differ from an experienced nurse ...
Good morning,
We do hire new grads. When hiring new grads, we are selective, due to the amount of training that is ...
Elizabeth Dempsey
I was curious if anyone has lidocaine toxicity discharge instructions that they would be willing to share for me to ...
Angela McGehee
@Lynn Shepard I know I am late to the party, but I would love for you to share your escape room ideas with me please! ...

@Angela Jennings
I am also interested. I have some ideas to share and I'd love to see what people are doing! ...

Lynda Cramer
Happy Friday everyone!! We are doing a deep dive into our neurosurgeons first case on time starts. As a result of ...
Lynda Cramer Category Novice Nursing Oct '22

@Lynda Cramer
we use 30 minutes for all cases - not specific to neuro.

Alison Dickson
Does anyone have an evaluation tool for Periop 101 candidate interviews they would be willing to share?
Christine Pytka
Hello All, This is my first post to this forum. I am looking into creating a Clinical Advancement Program for our ...
Ena Roseman
Periop 101 states in sterile technique module that we should not be covering our field with a sterile drape. ...
Ena Roseman Category Novice Nursing Sep '22
Julie Zorn Julie Zorn Sep '22

@Ena Roseman Yes we use it and really like it. We'll cover the field if there is a delay in the procedure start

Lesley Szilagyi
We have a CST on staff for over 14 years who will be getting their RN in December. Our surgeons (we are a ...
We have a CST at our facility in NYS that also has a "specialist assistant" certification and can close. I believe he ...
Stephanie Goodgame
Hi, I'm working on education for Lidocaine toxicity and wanted to get some input from you all. What do you thing ...
Our pharmacy consultant has provided education regarding Lidocaine toxicity.
Christine Constantino
Hi everyone, I am a new grad nursing student who was interested in becoming a peri-op nurse. While in the process of ...

@Christine Constantino
Aorn periop 101 program would def make you stand out and show that you're committed.

Theresa Bensinger
Our UBC fell apart throughout the last two years related to staff turnover and shortage. I am looking for ideas to ...
Hello Theresa,
Have you tried Zoom meetings or Teams? Once we started having meetings that are not in the hospital, ...

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