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Educational content that results in a certificate comes in various forms, each with its own criteria and significance.

In May of 2024, the Joint Commission published its annual report regarding sentinel event data for 2023. Reporting sentinel events to The Joint Commission is a voluntary process, which may lead to the conclusion that the actual numbers are significantly higher than reported. (The Joint Commission, 2024)

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.

In the constantly changing landscape of health care, it is crucial to acknowledge and cultivate excellence in nursing. The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) is dedicated to this aim through its prestigious award programs: CNOR Strong and TrueNorth.

In the current health care climate, recruitment and retention are a continuous challenge for perioperative leaders and educators. Graduate nurses transitioning to practice and experienced nurses shifting into the perioperative arena are faced with increased patient acuity, more complex procedures, advanced technology adjunct procedures and growing case volumes.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and thus a perfect time for perioperative nurses to remember to take time to focus on their mental health and overall wellness.