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Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to podcast and video series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.
Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that'll make you feel like you're chatting with your work BFFs.
Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.
Our podcast and video series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.
Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR—it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and share the periop love!
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How Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Improves Patient Outcomes
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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How to Go Smoke-Free in Your OR: Insights from Emerson Health
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Building a Culture of Safety: RSI Prevention in Perioperative Care.
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Sterilization Packaging Guideline Updates for Perioperative Teams
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Sterilization Guideline: Changes and Best Practices
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May 27, 2025 |
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Updates to AORN’s Surgical Attire Guideline
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May 12, 2025 |
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Maintaining Normothermia: Implementing AORN's Updated Patient Temperature Management Guideline
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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How to implement AORN's new Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guideline
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Hospital or ASC: should you make the switch?
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Part 2: A conversation with AORN CEO Linda Groah about the future of periop nursing
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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20 years of change: Part 1 of a conversation with AORN CEO Linda Groah
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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How to Collaborate with an ASC Governing Body
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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How nurses cultivate a culture of safety (and the business case for why that makes them great leaders)
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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How to work with Gen Z in the OR
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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The Future of Nursing Report and what it means for periop nurses
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Creating trust with pediatric patients
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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How to create an inclusive environment for transgender patients
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Guideline Update
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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VTE Guideline Update
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Burn Out's Impact on Perioperative Nursing
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Updates to New Safe Patient Handling Guideline
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Tips for Negotiating a Salary Increase or Promotion
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Updates to New Team Communication Guideline
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May 13, 2024 |
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4 ways nurses can reverse toxicity in their daily work culture
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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High-Level Disinfection Guideline Update
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Beginning again: Lessons in transitioning from expert to novice nurse
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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New Environment of Care Guidelines for 2024
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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How to build trust with your new hire
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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New Design and Maintenance Guidelines
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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The dangers of surgical smoke and how AORN aims to Go Clear™ in the OR
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Medication Safety Guideline
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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The President’s Corner: Easing the Challenges of Shortages
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Periop Talk: New Recommendations for Patient Positioning and Pressure Injury
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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The President’s Corner: Bridging Generational Divides (part 2)
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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The President’s Corner – Bridging Generational Divides (Part 1)
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week, Nov. 13-19
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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The President’s Corner – Coping with Ethical Challenges
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Healing from Moral Injury: A Perioperative Challenge
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Managing Moral Injury: Simple Steps, Proven Difference
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Periop Talk – The President’s Corner
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Periop Talk: Caring for the Transgender Patient
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Periop Talk: Talking Time Out with the Joint Commission
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May 31, 2022 |
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Become the Place Where Nurses Want to Work - A Fireside Chat
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Be Proactive, Not Reactive! A Success Story for Preventing Costly RSIs
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Using Adjunct Technology to Prevent RSI in Surgical Patients – Why and the How to Do It
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Fireside Chat: Rediscovering Compassion
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Periop Talk Q&A: How do I add complementary care into practice?
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Periop Talk: New Guideline on Complementary Care Enhances Patient Care
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Periop Talk: ASCs Today and Nursing Leadership
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Periop Talk: ASCs Today and Safety Risks
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Periop Talk: ASCs Today and Workforce Issues
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Periop Talk: The Cost of Quality
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May 18, 2021 |
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Periop Talk: Make a Business Case for Quality
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May 11, 2021 |
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Periop Talk: Preventing Needlesticks and Sharps Injuries
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Impulse Control
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Maintaining positive relationships with family and friends
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Getting the Rest You Need
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Supporting Your Peers
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Who is on Your Team
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Balancing Work, Life, and COVID-19
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Nov 28, 2020 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Hope is an Action Word
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Who Has Time for Self Care
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Sponsored Episode: The History and Best Practices of SURGICEL Absorbable Hemostat
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Reconnect with Your Passion for Nursing
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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A Nursing State of Mind: Watching Your Emotional Signals
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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Discussion on the Future of American Healthcare
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Jul 09, 2020 |
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Periop Talk Special Edition: May 21, 2020 AORN Town Hall with The Joint Commission: The Survey Process Post-COVID-19
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May 22, 2020 |
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Periop Talk Special Edition: April 23, 2020 Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery After COVID-19 Pandemic
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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Periop Talk Special Edition: April 16, 2020 Weekly Clinical Update: COVID-19 Q&A
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Apr 17, 2020 |
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Periop Talk Special Edition: April 14, 2020 COVID-19 Town Hall: Leaders Supporting Leaders
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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Periop Talk Special Edition: April 9, 2020 Weekly Clinical Update: COVID-19 Q&A
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Apr 10, 2020 |
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Periop Talk Special Edition: April 2, 2020 Weekly Clinical Update: COVID-19 Q&A
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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Periop Talk Special Edition: March 26, 2020 Weekly Clinical Update: COVID-19 Q&A
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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Q&A: COVID-19 and You
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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Nurse Advocacy: How One Nurse Helped Pass a Surgical Smoke Law
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Q&A: All About Nails
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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Q&A: Update to the Guideline for Surgical Attire
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Oct 31, 2019 |
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Q&A: Can I Wear Fake Eyelashes in the OR?
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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The Periop Nurse's Role in Research
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Aug 13, 2019 |
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The Surgical Checklist: Then and Now
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Feb 05, 2019 |