Periop Talk

By Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

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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!


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