December 2010: iPads in the OR
From the Editor Last month we asked you, our readers, for gift ideas: “What’s one item you use in your work life (not necessarily…
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November 2010: Obesity in the OR
The holidays are almost upon us and we’re in a gift-giving frame of mind. Here’s the bouquet we sent to the AORN office last week…
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October 2010: Costs and Benefits of Nurse Turnover and Retention
From the Editor Hi folks! Things are hopping at the NIFA office and, of course, in the world of surgery. Just as we were putting…
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September 2010: Serving on a Far-Forward Surgical Team in Afghanistan
From the Editor This month’s “Student in the Spotlight” Evan Williams returned from an Army tour in Afghanistan a few months ago. He’s been more…
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August 2010: In-House News: The Summits!
From the Editor The Yalta Summit. The Geneva Summits. The Summit of the Eight. And now–NIFA’s RNFA Summits! Read on for NIFA’s latest, leading-edge approach…
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July 2010: A Top First Assistant’s View of Saying “I Do!”
From the Editor Scroll down for a serious but light-hearted look at the health implications of tying the knot. No, not the latest suture–we’re talking…
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June 2010: Support National Time Out Day
From the Editor Summer’s here! At least, it’s here in the Northern Hemisphere. More hours of daylight than just a few weeks ago and a…
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May 2010: Be Kind to Your Spine in the OR
From the Editor As you may know, May 6-12, 2010, is National Nurses Week, a time to honor and thank the hardworking nursing professionals worldwide.…
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April 2010: Sharps Injuries in the OR
From the Editor Spring has sprung and with it (at least in the Northern Hemisphere) longer, warmer days–cue the spring fever! Though it may be…
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March 2010: Medical Missions
From the Editor Once again, in light of the recent earthquakes in Chile, Haiti and–most recently–Eastern Turkey, we turn our attention to volunteering–specifically, medical missions.…
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