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According to the American Hospital Association, more than two-thirds of surgeries at community hospitals in the U.S. are now outpatient procedures.1 This shift is a big win for patients, offering faster recovery times and lower costs. Patients expect a smooth procedure, a hassle-free recovery, and clear communication – but short stays and limited contact with healthcare providers often leave them on their own to interpret post-op instructions and unsure about post-operative symptoms.
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At the end of World War II, diploma programs were the most common pre-licensure education programs; the schools were closely linked to the hospitals which administered the programs. At its peak, Toledo Ohio had eight diploma schools and each was affiliated with a hospital in the city. These programs placed an emphasis on developing clinical skills and much of the coursework was delivered on the hospital campus.
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Unfortunately, many nursing schools have reduced or eliminated exposure to perioperative nursing. A prevailing misconception – fueled by an overemphasis on standardized testing – is that perioperative nursing doesn’t utilize the nursing process and is therefore not “real” nursing. This view is not only inaccurate but detrimental.
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The 2025 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, held from April 5-8 in Boston, Massachusetts, brought together perioperative professionals from around the world for four days of education, innovation, and networking. Hosted by the Association of periOperative...
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The FDA is aware that BD and their subsidiary, C.R. Bard Urology and Critical Care, have issued a letter to affected customers that all lots of certain esophagogastric balloon tamponade tubes have updated use instructions. Users are sometimes unable, or find it...
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Press Ganey, a leader in experience measurement, analytics, and strategic advisory services for health systems and health plans, has announced the release of its latest research report: “Nurse Experience 2025.” Drawing on data from nearly 500,000 registered nurses and...
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