Best Aorn Podcasts (2024)

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VTE Guideline Update 8:04

3h ago8:04

8:04

New updates to the VTE guidelines empower nurses to take a more proactive role in preventing Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) or blood clots. This includes the ability to initiate preventive measures, such as applying compression stockings or using inflatable leg sleeves, at an earlier stage when a patient is suspected to be at high risk. The revised g…

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Burn Out's Impact on Perioperative Nursing 12:54

17d ago12:54

12:54

Burnout in Perioperative Nursing: Key Takeaways from the Video This conversation between Jake Runion, sr. manager of AORN’s Center for Perioperative Leadership and Tammy Hanks, Perioperative Practice Specialist at AORN, highlights the critical issue of burnout among perioperative nurses. Here are the key takeaways: High Burnout Rates: The vacancy r…

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Updates to New Safe Patient Handling Guideline 8:12

1M ago8:12

8:12

Safe patient handling is crucial for perioperative nurses as it protects both themselves and their patients. According to the CDC, manual patient handling is the leading cause of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among healthcare workers. The updated AORN Guideline for Safe Patient Handling and Movement offers evidence-based practices …

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Tips for Negotiating a Salary Increase or Promotion 13:21

2M ago13:21

13:21

Perioperative nurses are known for their exceptional advocacy strength, often protecting patients from harm in the most vulnerable situations. But when it comes to advocacy, how good are you at advocating for yourself? A recent article indicated that, among 34% of nurses who wanted to quit their jobs, 52% said they were dissatisfied with their sala…

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Updates to New Team Communication Guideline 9:44

3M ago9:44

9:44

Clear Communication for Better Care: A Guide to Team Dynamics in the OR For perioperative nurses, effective teamwork is crucial for patient safety. Building a Culture of Safety A strong foundation for good communication is a culture of safety. This means every team member feels empowered to speak up about concerns and errors without fear of blame. …

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4 ways nurses can reverse toxicity in their daily work culture 12:16

3M ago12:16

12:16

Still in crisis mode from the pandemic and its aftermath, many nurses are feeling tired and somewhat disgruntled, and may be looking for greener pastures. However, the journey toward “greener grass” can begin without hopping the fence, suggests Jill Graham, BSN, RN. As a surgical services co-educator (and her team’s unofficial counselor and mediato…

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One Size Does Not Fit All: The Journey to Orthopedic Instrument Solutions 17:20

3M ago17:20

17:20

Thanks to ONE TRAY® for their sponsorship of this Podcast Episode as we explore the challenges of the ambulatory setting for gaining efficiencies and finding innovative ways to accommodate the instruments needed in orthopedic procedures. Our expert guest is David Jagrosse, an industry expert with more than 30 years of experience in this space. ONE …

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High-Level Disinfection Guideline Update 5:25

4M ago5:25

5:25

In this episode of Periop Talk AORN gives a sneak preview into the new High-Level Disinfection Guideline and how these key changes will impact your daily practice. Perioperative nurses play a vital role in the disinfection process: Enhanced communication: Ensuring seamless handoff of devices to decontamination with details about pre-treatment and d…

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Beginning again: Lessons in transitioning from expert to novice nurse 9:20

4M ago9:20

9:20

The opportunity to start fresh in a different department is a gift. Once you are there, take advantage of everything and everyone. Staff are designated to help teach you the art and science of their practice, so be physically, mentally, and emotionally present to absorb every bit of it. Understand that there are many ways to accomplish the same tas…

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New Environment of Care Guidelines for 2024 6:32

5M ago6:32

6:32

This updated Guideline for Safe Environment of Care provides new and revised recommendations on developing fire safety plans, performing fire risk assessments, fire safety training, establishing latex safety programs and chemical safety plans, among others. The purpose of this guideline is to maintain a safe environment of care for perioperative pa…

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How to build trust with your new hire 16:00

5M ago16:00

16:00

At the foundation of any clinical relationship is trust: trust between clinicians and patients, trust among the interprofessional team members, and trust between a new hire and the preceptor. Building a trusting relationship between the new hire and preceptor takes time, but there are some things that a preceptor can do to develop the trusting rela…

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New Design and Maintenance Guidelines 5:32

6M ago5:32

5:32

The physical design of the surgical suite should support safe patient care, efficient movement of patients and supplies, and workplace safety and security. The surgical suite includes the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care areas and support areas, including central and satellite sterile processing areas, administrative are…

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The dangers of surgical smoke and how AORN aims to Go Clear™ in the OR 6:37

6M ago6:37

6:37

Surgical smoke is the by-product of using energy-generating devices (e.g., electrosurgery units, powered surgical instruments), and it is full of carcinogenic and mutagenic cells. AORN speaks with Scott Hantz, a firefighter and perioperative director of nursing at the Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, about the dan…

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Medication Safety Guideline 5:42

7M ago5:42

5:42

What are the three biggest changes to the Guideline for Medication Safety? It all depends on your facility, but labeling, hazardous medication and antibiotic oversight were three issues that really stood out to guideline author Julie Cahn, sr. perioperative practice specialist at AORN. Medication errors are preventable but continue to occur despite…

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Summarizing Your Life’s Work in 13 Minutes: Inside Surgeon Scott Sigman’s TED Talk 19:41

7M ago19:41

19:41

In this special edition of Outpatient Surgery Magazine’s Podcast series, we welcome Dr. Scott Sigman — a nationally and internationally recognized leader in opioid-sparing surgery, chief medical officer for OrthoLazer Orthopedic Laser Centers and host of the popular podcast The Ortho Show — onto the program to discuss his most recent adventure: Rec…

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A Vendor Rep's Solution for the Growing ASC - Sponsored by ONE TRAY® 17:41

9M ago17:41

17:41

Thanks to ONE TRAY® for their sponsorship of this Podcast Episode as we explore the world of orthopedic surgery – and delve into the evolution of orthopedic cases that require smart solutions for the efficient sterilization and storage of the instruments used in complex surgical procedures in ambulatory surgery centers. We will be discussing the st…

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The Evolution of Minimally Invasive Surgeries in the ASC, Sponsored by Enovis 21:27

9M ago21:27

21:27

Thanks to Enovis for their sponsorship of this Podcast Episode as we dive into the foot and ankle market with expert guest, Gary Justak, President and General Manager at Enovis Foot and Ankle. We discuss the current landscape of the ASC world, the partners that provide practical guidance and solutions for growing this specialty line – as well as th…

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The Complex Journey to Launch an ASC - Sponsored by Stryker 17:31

12M ago17:31

17:31

Thanks go to Stryker for their support of this Podcast Episode and the recently published 3-part article series on this topic – available online at www.outpatientsurgery.net. We feature a wide-ranging conversation with our special guest, Dr. Arthur Valadie, President & Sports Medicine Specialist at Coastal Orthopedics in Florida. We focus on the jo…

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A Frightening Future for New Nurses: A Conversation With RaDonda Vaught 25:39

1y ago25:39

25:39

Outpatient Surgery Magazine Podcast Welcome to this Outpatient Surgery Magazine Podcast, hosted by Jared Bilski, Editor-in-Chief, Outpatient Surgery Division, AORN. In this special edition of Outpatient Surgery Magazine’s Podcast series, we welcome RaDonda Vaught, the former nurse at the center of a case that sparked national outrage and debate abo…

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The President’s Corner: Easing the Challenges of Shortages 14:11

1+ y ago14:11

14:11

Traveling nurses are here to stay. Join AORN President Vangie Dennis and Board Member Becca Vortman for a conversation with a staff nurse and a traveling nurse about how changing your approach to periop team culture can help ease challenges created by staff shortages and improve satisfaction. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to …

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Periop Talk: New Recommendations for Patient Positioning and Pressure Injury 15:26

1+ y ago15:26

15:26

What are the new assessment tools and how is technology helping us reduce surgical patient injuries? Hear about practice changes from the AORN Sr. Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice Lisa Spruce. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing. Episode…

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The President’s Corner: Bridging Generational Divides (part 2) 19:54

1+ y ago19:54

19:54

AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO speaks with Molly, a Millennial O.R. nurse-turned-clinical educator about how the “trophy generation” helped evolve perioperative teams - and the challenges and opportunities of a 5-generation workplace. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine…

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The President’s Corner – Bridging Generational Divides (Part 1) 18:18

1+ y ago18:18

18:18

What are the biggest pros and cons of working among 5 different generations today? AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO speaks with Mary-Kate, a Gen Z periop nurse at a large New York hospital, about hurdles of being the youngest member of an OR team and challenging her generation’s stereotypes. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop …

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Celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week, Nov. 13-19 14:38

1+ y ago14:38

14:38

AORN leaders, like perioperative nurses everywhere, agree food can be the highlight for celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week. Listen in as Board President Vangie Dennis, Vice President Darlene Murdock, and Board Director Megan Nolan share some additional ways to have fun, bond with colleagues, and connect with the community. Spoiler alert: they lo…

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The President’s Corner – Coping with Ethical Challenges 19:07

2y ago19:07

19:07

AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO speaks with Wellstar Health System Assistant Vice President of Ethics, Advance Care Planning and Spiritual Health Jason Lesandrini MA, PhD(c), FACHE, HEC-C, LPEC about better preparing yourself to manage situations that go against the grain – from patient consent disputes to DNRs to unusual staffing…

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Conversation With Julia Scotti, OR Excellence 2022: Resilience in the Face of Adversity 17:57

2y ago17:57

17:57

In this edition of Outpatient Surgery Magazine’s podcast series, we welcome Julia Scotti, a nationally touring comedian and motivational speaker who has appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime and NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent,” where she came out as Transgender to millions of AGT viewer during the first of her several appearances on the prime-…

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Healing from Moral Injury: A Perioperative Challenge 6:41

2y ago6:41

6:41

AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO and periop nurse and mind-body medicine practitioner Dr. Margaret Below PhD, RN, NE-BC talk about micro-episodes of joy, gratitude and other simple, proven steps that will change how your body reacts and how you feel. They challenge nurses to try these two small steps over two weeks and see how they…

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Managing Moral Injury: Simple Steps, Proven Difference 21:43

2y ago21:43

21:43

Going “against the grain” of our patient care training during COVID-19 created moral injury in nurses. But a body of evidence proves that using very simple strategies will help you manage how your body reacts to stressors – and they are techniques available to everyone. AORN President Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO has a conversation with perio…

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The Surge of Total Joints and Spine Surgeries in ASCs 14:17

2y ago14:17

14:17

Thanks go to Stryker for their support of this three-part article series, published in the February, March and April 2022 issues and available online at www.outpatientsurgery.net. In thisPodcast, our expert guest is Dr. Joseph Nessler from the St. Cloud (Minn.) Surgery Center, who recently renovated his surgery center with an 8,000-square-foot addi…

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Periop Talk – The President’s Corner 24:05

2y ago24:05

24:05

The President’s Corner is a series of conversations between AORN President Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO, and colleagues across the country about issues most important to AORN members and the perioperative community. In Episode 1 “Nursing Uncharted – The Staffing Shortage” Vangie speaks with David Wyatt, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, past AORN Presi…

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Periop Talk: Caring for the Transgender Patient 16:04

2y ago16:04

16:04

June is Pride Month and, to help raise awareness around inequities in healthcare, transmale Nik Unterkircher, MA, UX/UI, DEI Practitioner at AORN, talks candidly with Vice President of Nursing, Renae Battie’, MSN, RN, CNOR. They discuss common challenges transgender patients face in the binary world that will help nurses more fully understand patie…

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Periop Talk: Talking Time Out with the Joint Commission 13:24

2y ago13:24

13:24

The Joint Commission and AORN’s CEO Linda Groah discuss the challenges and solutions for an effective Time Out. Learn more. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing. Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal st…

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Looking Ahead to 2022 for Your Ambulatory Center 13:21

2+ y ago13:21

13:21

Welcome to the Outpatient Surgery Magazine Podcast Collection. This Podcast episode focuses on a Survey conducted in November/December 2021 that explores the attitudes of outpatient surgery community leaders as they reflect on critical planning for 2022 and the challenges they face. Hosted by Bea Riemschneider Ebeling, Senior Director of Publicatio…

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Become the Place Where Nurses Want to Work - A Fireside Chat 58:30

2+ y ago58:30

58:30

How do nurse leaders and their teams break through complex, chaotic, and broken systems – with widespread burnout – to transform their fast-paced hospitals and ASCs into sustainable caring cultures? Join us for AORN’s Fireside Chat, a live conversation about solutions to the most-asked question from perioperative nurses and leaders today: How do we…

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Using Adjunct Technology to Prevent RSI in Surgical Patients – Why and the How to Do It 22:13

2+ y ago22:13

22:13

Leveraging technology to prevent the devastating impacts from RSI on your patients – and your staff – is easier than you think. “It really does enhance your workflow. I can’t imagine NOT using it,” says Cleveland Clinic Director of Surgical Nursing Dena Salamon, MSN, RN. Hear how and why her system chose to use technology to support the OR team. Su…

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Be Proactive, Not Reactive! A Success Story for Preventing Costly RSIs 23:51

2+ y ago23:51

23:51

Cleveland Clinic Director of Surgical Nursing Dena Salamon, MSN, RN speaks with AORN virtually about how her health system confronted and acted to prevent unintentionally retained surgical items across more than 50 ORs. Her advice: “Just do it.” Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the wor…

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Fireside Chat: Rediscovering Compassion 59:18

2+ y ago59:18

59:18

Why are so many of America’s most-trusted professionals frustrated and angry – and what can we do to reconnect with our passion for nursing? A periop nursing conversation and live Q&A with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan, AORN CEO Linda Groah, and AORN President Holly Ervine. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where…

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Periop Talk Q&A: How do I add complementary care into practice? 7:16

2+ y ago7:16

7:16

AORN's VP of Nursing, Renae Battie, MN, RN CNOR its down with Guideline author Mary Alice Anderson, PhD, RN, CNOR, to discuss the new Guideline on complementary care and how to incorporate different complimentary care strategies into your practice. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the …

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Periop Talk: New Guideline on Complementary Care Enhances Patient Care 18:41

2+ y ago18:41

18:41

AORN's VP of Nursing, Renae Battie, MN, RN CNOR its down with Guideline author Mary Alice Anderson, PhD, RN, CNOR, to discuss the new Guideline on complementary care. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing. Episode after episode, we're bringing you professi…

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Periop Talk: ASCs Today and Workforce Issues 14:33

2+ y ago14:33

14:33

In this 3-part podcast series, AORN CEO, Linda Groah, MSN RN CNOR NEA-BC FAAN, and Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group discuss surgical trends, nurse leadership, and the value of quality data in today’s ASCs. Complete the free annual Leapfrog ASC Survey before November 30 to highlight the safety and quality of your ASC based on nat…

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Periop Talk: ASCs Today and Safety Risks 13:51

2+ y ago13:51

13:51

In this 3-part podcast series, AORN CEO, Linda Groah, MSN RN CNOR NEA-BC FAAN, and Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group discuss surgical trends, nurse leadership, and the value of quality data in today’s ASCs. Complete the free annual Leapfrog ASC Survey before November 30 to highlight the safety and quality of your ASC based on nat…

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Periop Talk: ASCs Today and Nursing Leadership 12:22

2+ y ago12:22

12:22

In this 3-part podcast series, AORN CEO, Linda Groah, MSN RN CNOR NEA-BC FAAN, and Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group discuss surgical trends, nurse leadership, and the value of quality data in today’s ASCs. Complete the free annual Leapfrog ASC Survey before November 30 to highlight the safety and quality of your ASC based on nat…

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Periop Talk: The Cost of Quality 16:05

3y ago16:05

16:05

National productivity expert Pamela Hunt, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN is on Periop Talk discussing the cost of quality in your OR. Learn more about the OR Leadership Mastery course: https://www.aorn.org/events/leader-mastery Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing…

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Periop Talk: Make a Business Case for Quality 10:43

3y ago10:43

10:43

National productivity expert Pamela Hunt, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN is on Periop Talk discussing why leaders should make a business case for quality in the OR. Learn more about the OR Leadership Mastery course: https://www.aorn.org/events/leader-mastery Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the…

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Periop Talk: Preventing Needlesticks and Sharps Injuries 10:43

3+ y ago10:43

10:43

To increase nurses’ awareness of what they can to reduce sharps injuries, AORN’s CEO and Executive Director, Linda Groah talks with Mary Ogg and Deb Spratt who contributed to the 2020 Consensus Statement and Call to Action. Ogg is the author of AORN’s Guideline for Sharps Safety and while she recently retired, she remains a national expert on safe …

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A Nursing State of Mind: Impulse Control 7:18

3+ y ago7:18

7:18

On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about keeping healthy habits during the time of COVID. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine…

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A Nursing State of Mind: Maintaining positive relationships with family and friends 8:04

3+ y ago8:04

8:04

On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about maintaining positive relationships with family and friends during the time of COVID. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog…

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A Nursing State of Mind: Getting the Rest You Need 9:20

3+ y ago9:20

9:20

On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about getting the rest you need. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioper…

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A Nursing State of Mind: Supporting Your Peers 7:29

3+ y ago7:29

7:29

On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about supporting other nurses. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperat…

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A Nursing State of Mind: Who is on Your Team 11:22

3+ y ago11:22

11:22

On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach about isolation. Support the Show. Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to vlog and podcast series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing. E…

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