AORN eChapter

?? November 21st is World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day ?? What are common issues we see in the perioperative setting related to pressure injuries? How can we prevent them?

Join us for the November CE Webinar "Caring for Transgender and Gender-expansive Patients" on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 8:30 pm ET Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eSN64ZAF

#NursingIsStem ?????? What a great AORN eChapter journal club conversation this afternoon and a gameplan to see this through. Thank you JAIMESON HATCH and Dr. Carole "Gert" Mayes PhD, RN, RN-BC, CNOR for hosting. Is it possible “ The Science of Nursing” was just left off the list by accident? Can we simply start a petition to get the list updated? Thank you Jason Garbarino, DNP, RN, GERO-BC, CNL for allowing us to post an actual petition link that has already started: https://lnkd.in/eptbt9vW Everyone, you can use this link to sign support. Let’s get the word out ?? Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL Ashley Bartholomew BSN, RN, CNOR, ONC Kathleen Langerman AORN Specialty Assembly: PeriOperative Nursing Informatics, Technology & innovAtion (PONITA SA)

Don't forget! The grant application deadline to attend AORN Expo 2025 is November 30th! The AORN Foundation is offering?professional development grants?to provide assistance with registration and travel expenses for Expo 2025. Applications are available through November 30. You can find more info and the application here: https://lnkd.in/gH2gsrTc #aornechapter #echapter #operatingroom #ornurse #nursesonlinkedin

?? Open invitation to join our November Journal Club this Saturday! No pre-registration is required; pop in and learn about Nursing as STEM ?? ???? ???? ?? Saturday, November 16, 2024, 2 PM ET/ 11 AM PT ?? What does it mean to be classified as a STEM profession? ?? What are the differences between nursing and those classified as STEM professions? ?? Why is it important for nursing and perioperative nursing to be recognized as a STEM profession? ?? What can you do to propel the initiative forward? https://lnkd.in/g2hjeMq3

Happy Perioperative Nurses Week!! November 10th-16th, 2024 We’d love for you to share: ??When did you start in the OR? ??Why were you initially drawn to perioperative nursing?

?? Hey #eChapter! ?? Here is the latest message from our President, Wendy Perera! She has a wonderful message to share with you, and has also included a list of exciting events that are coming up. Check it out! #operatingroom #aornEchapter #nursesonlinkedin #ornurse #nurse

?? Today, we’re celebrating one of our remarkable eChapter and Member Engagement Committee members, Geraldine Hall.??? She has been doing amazing work as the Director of Perioperative Services for Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Woodland Hills (CA).?Geraldine has a wealth of Perioperative experience having worked in several positions including surgical technologist, circulator, ADA/Educator, and Department Administrator. ?? We’re eager to tell you more about Geraldine! ? 1.??????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ????????????????? ? I joined eChapter as a way to stay connected to AORN, at the time my local chapter closed and there was not another chapter in the area. 2.????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ???? ???????????? ?? ?????????????????????????? ??????????? ? Even in high school I wanted to work in surgery. After spending time working in a hospital during the summer, I had the opportunity to see how I could make a difference. 3.?????????????’?? ???????? ???????????????? ???????? ???? ?????? ???? ?????????????????????? ?????? ??????? ? Talking to patients whether in preop, intraop, or PACU. Seeing how patients feel and how we made a difference never gets old. 4.?????????????’?? ?? ???????????? ?????? ???? ????????????-?????????? ???????? ???? ???????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????????? ????????????????? I would recommend visiting Descanso Gardens! This is a great place to just go and relax - there is an amazing assortment of flowers from all over the world to see.?There is something for everyone including children. You can spend hours there walking around.?This is also a great way to get in your daily steps. ?? Join us in celebrating Geraldine and all the amazing work she does! Drop a comment below to show your appreciation and share your own experiences. #eChapter #aorn #NurseSpotlight #PerioperativeNursing?#NurseLife #aornechapter

Join us for an exciting Bingo event hosted by a collaborative group of AORN chapters to raise funds for the AORN Foundation! This is your chance to have some fun while supporting a great cause that contributes to the future of perioperative nursing. Let’s come together and make a difference! ?? Date: Saturday, November 9th ?? Location: Online- Zoom ? Time: 7:00pm EST ?? Prizes, games, and more await! Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and join us for a night of community, excitement, and giving back! To donate and purchase your Bingo card, go to the following link: https://lnkd.in/eYjjHY_7 #echapter #aornechapter #aorn #aornfoundation

Don't miss this opportunity for a grant to attend AORN Expo 2025!