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The Action O.R. Overlay is a versatile polymer pad used for a wide range of procedures. Its shear reducing qualities combined with the ability to distribute heat and pressure make it a valuable pressure management tool. Used in longer procedures or for patients with...
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The concept of emotional intelligence does not focus solely on emotions. A good EQ training course also involves learning about behavioral styles, cognitive styles and motivational styles. One key to success in working with any group of people is, “value the differences,” and one must employ that principle across all the various styles.
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Often in this column I write on some pretty substantive matters to include recent trends in American health care and research findings pertinent to nurses. That will not be the case this month and you will not find references to recent journal articles in this column. Many of the readers of this publication are likely much like me, an experienced perioperative nurse with many years in the field. A recent conversation with another veteran colleague caused me to reflect on my career and what lies ahead. I would like to share some thoughts here.
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Regardless of how long employees remain in the Sterile Processing (SP) profession, one fact must always be prioritized: it’s not enough to go through the motions or do the bare minimum in the role, ever. Maintaining professionalism and practice excellence is vital for patient safety, service quality, effective teamwork, and positive procedural outcomes.
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Perioperative nursing, a critical specialty within the nursing profession, involves the care of patients before, during and after surgery. This field has developed a robust professional infrastructure designed to support nurses in delivering high-quality patient care. This article includes data on CNOR certified perioperative nurses in each U.S. state to show volume of credentialed perioperative nurses and then explores the key components of this infrastructure, focusing on the various entities and resources that shape and sustain perioperative nursing.
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