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Brief, practical, and interactive content tailored for your first few years of perioperative nursing. The ...
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For sites using Periop 101 how do you assess if participants/students are prepared for their clinical day and role ...
Debbra DuMoulin
Aug '23
When we have a staff person going through periOP101, we have them do the class on one day of the week then the rest of ...
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We are reviewing our temp/humidity/ventilation policy. It is in need of revision to reflect current best ...
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Hello everyone, I'm interested in AORN's Preceptor Certificate Program Online Course, but wondering if anyone ...
Susan Branham
May '23
@Jessica Braatz
I have recently completed the preceptor program to guide my nurses in becoming better ...
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Hello all, I wanted to know where is the study guide and how did you guys study for the final
Noeline Sui
May '23
Are you looking for Periop 101 Study Guide? If your employer bought a periop 101 and gave you a login. Here is how you ...
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Looking to develop a policy for our Surgical Services Department in regards to surgical smoke safety. If anyone ...
Ashlea Blevins
May '23
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Does your organization hire new grads into the OR? How does their training differ from an experienced nurse ...
Jennifer Parrott
Apr '23
Good morning,
We do hire new grads. When hiring new grads, we are selective, due to the amount of training that is ...
We do hire new grads. When hiring new grads, we are selective, due to the amount of training that is ...
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I was curious if anyone has lidocaine toxicity discharge instructions that they would be willing to share for me to ...
Brenda Backe
Jun '23
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@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! ...
Jason Goodwin
Nov '22
@Angela Jennings
I am also interested. I have some ideas to share and I'd love to see what people are doing! ...
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Happy Friday everyone!! We are doing a deep dive into our neurosurgeons first case on time starts. As a result of ...
Stephanie Covel
Oct '22
@Lynda Cramer
we use 30 minutes for all cases - not specific to neuro.
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Does anyone have an evaluation tool for Periop 101 candidate interviews they would be willing to share?
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Hello All, This is my first post to this forum. I am looking into creating a Clinical Advancement Program for our ...
Debbra DuMoulin
Aug '23
@Christine Pytka AST has information, and we wrote up a program but was never able to get it put into place. I do have ...
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Periop 101 states in sterile technique module that we should not be covering our field with a sterile drape. ...
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
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We have a CST on staff for over 14 years who will be getting their RN in December. Our surgeons (we are a ...
Kristen Jackson
Sep '22
We have a CST at our facility in NYS that also has a "specialist assistant" certification and can close. I believe he ...
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Hi, I'm working on education for Lidocaine toxicity and wanted to get some input from you all. What do you thing ...
Donna Tweed
Sep '22
Our pharmacy consultant has provided education regarding Lidocaine toxicity.