Perioperative Nursing

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New in August-September 2026

Jones, E. (2026) “Clinical Issues — September 2026: Earn 1.0 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 124(3): 199-203.

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Swartz, Z. (2026) “Surgical Counts: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 124(3): 193-198.

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Saulan, M. (2026) “Preventing Improperly Reprocessed Instruments: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 124(2): 113-119.

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Previously published articles

Cahn, J. (2026) “Clinical Issues — July 2026: Earn 1.0 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 124(1): 59-63.

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Kyle, E. (2026) “Air Quality as a Cornerstone of Sterile Technique: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 124(1): 50-56.

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Little, K. (2026) “Guidelines in Practice: Local‐Only Anesthesia: Earn 1.7 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 124(1): 38-46.

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Marr, J. (2026) “Guidelines in Practice: Safe Use of Surgical Energy Devices: Earn 1.5 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(6): 469-476.

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Wright, R. (2026) “Clinical Issues — June 2026: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(5): 400-406.

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Hanks, T. and J. Chalquist (2026) “Medication Safety: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(5): 400-406.

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Marr, J. (2026) “Guidelines in Practice: Care and Cleaning of Surgical Instruments: Earn 1.4 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(5): 381-388.

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Swartz, Z. (2026) “Clinical Issues — May 2026: Earn 1.2 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(5): 390-396.

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Vance, B. S., et al. (2026) “Kratom Use: An Emerging Perioperative Nursing Concern: Earn 1.5 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(5): 362-370.

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Baah, N., et al. (2026) “Turn Team Implementation to Prevent Pressure Injuries on a Medical-Surgical Unit.” MEDSURG Nursing, 35(2): 63-67.

Schreiber, M. L. (2026) “Integrating Evidence Into Practice. Herpes Zoster Virus: Shingles.” MEDSURG Nursing, 35(2): 95-99.

deKay, K. (2026) “Clinical Issues — April 2026: Earn 1.1 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(4): 334-339.

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Hehl, J. M. (2026) “Caring for Patients With Electronic Implanted Devices: Earn 1.0 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(4): 329-333.

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Hanks, T. (2026) “Clinical Issues — February 2026: Earn 0.9 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(2): 178-182.

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Kneisley, M. (2026) “Guidelines in Practice: Autologous Tissue Management: Earn 1.9 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(2): 163-171.

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Sol, M., et al. (2026) “Enhancing Patient Care During Robotic‐Assisted Surgery: Earn 1.0 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(2): 172-177.

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(2026) “Clinical Issues — January 2026: Earn 1.2 Contact Hours” AORN Journal, 123(1): 111-116.

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Wright, R. (2026) “Surgical Attire: Earn 1.2 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 123(1): 105-110.

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Marr, J. (2025) “Guidelines in Practice: Transmission‐Based Precautions: Earn 1.9 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(4): 240-248.

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(2025) “Clinical Issues — December 2025: Earn 1.2 Contact Hours” AORN Journal, 122(6): 413-418.

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Biddix, J. M. (2025) “Preventing Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia: Earn 1.0 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(6): 407-412.

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Kneisley, M. (2025) “Guidelines in Practice: Pneumatic Tourniquet Safety: Earn 1.9 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(5): 309-317.

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(2025) “Clinical Issues — November 2025: Earn 1.2 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(5): 325-330.

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Kneisley, M. (2025) “Guidelines in Practice: Pneumatic Tourniquet Safety: Earn 1.9 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(5): 309-317.

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Spruce, L. and Z. Swartz (2025) “Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Earn 1.4 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(5): 318-324.

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(2025) “Clinical Issues — October 2025: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(4): 256-262.

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Cahn, J. and J. L. Fencl (2025) “Supporting Perioperative Personnel After a Medical Error: Addressing Trauma and Promoting Recovery With the AORN Second Victim Tool Kit: Earn 2.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(4): 214-225.

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Talatala, R. a. B. (2025) “Preventing Lost Surgical Specimens: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(4): 249-255.

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Chargualaf, K. A., et al. (2025) “Artificial Intelligence: What Does It Mean for Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice?” MEDSURG Nursing, 34(5): 215-241.

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Kenneally, M., et al. (2025) “Anticholinergics and Antimuscarinics for Treatment of Overactive Bladder.” MEDSURG Nursing, 34(5): 222-226.

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Salguero, R. and L. Cross (2025) “Breaking Barriers: The Role of Medical-Surgical Nurses in Caring for Undocumented Immigrants.” MEDSURG Nursing, 34(5): 236-241.

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(2025) “Clinical Issues — September 2025: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(3): 179-185.

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Bryant, S. G. (2025) “A Nurse’s Role in Collaborative Virtual Hospitalist Encounters.” MEDSURG Nursing, 34(4): 163-168.

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Schreiber, M. L. (2025) “Integrating Evidence Into Practice. Overactive Bladder Syndrome.” MEDSURG Nursing, 34(4): 189-192.

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Stanko, R. L. (2025). “Improving Nurses’ Confidence, Comfort, and Knowledge with End-of-Life Patient Care.” MEDSURG Nursing, 34(4): 175-181.

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(2025) “Clinical Issues — August 2025: Earn 1.0 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(2): 114-118.

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Speth, J. (2025) “Guidelines in Practice: Sharps Safety: Earn 2.0 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(2): 93-101.

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(2025) “Clinical Issues — July 2025: Earn 1.1 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(1): 51-56.

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Swartz, Z. (2025) “Specimen Management: Earn 1.4 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 122(1): 43-49.

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(2025) “Clinical Issues — June 2025: Earn 1.2 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 121(6): 480-486.

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Hoke, N. (2025) “Protecting Patients From Perioperative Pressure Injuries: Earn 0.9 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 121(6): 475-479.

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Speth, J. (2025) “Guidelines in Practice: Sterilization Packaging Systems: Earn 1.9 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 121(6): 462-470.

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(2025) “Clinical Issues — May 2025: Earn 1.2 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 121(5): 371-377.

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Speth, J. (2025) “Guidelines in Practice: Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Earn 2.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 121(5): 361-370.

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Swartz, Z. (2025) “Team Communication: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 121(5): 381-387.

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(2025) “Clinical Issues — January 2025: Earn 1.1 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 121(1): 103-108.

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Bailey, L. S. (2025) “Clarifying Misconceptions About Iodine “Allergies” for Perioperative Patient Care: Earn 1.4 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 121(1): 72-78.

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Swartz, Z. (2025) “Radiation Safety: Earn 1.3 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 121(1): 96-102.

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Felicilda Reynaldo, R. F. D., et al. (2025). “Understanding Drug Interactions of Buprenorphine/Naloxone.” MEDSURG Nursing, 34(3): 110-113.

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Robinson Wolf, Z. (2025). “Health Policy: Policy Overview and Nursing’s Role.” MEDSURG Nursing, 119-140.

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Jenkins, J. E. and M. A. Contrera (2025). “Anesthetic Considerations for the Convergent Plus Procedure: A Hybrid Approach to the Treatment of Nonparoxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.” AANA Journal, 93(2): 143-151.

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(2024) “Clinical Issues — December 2024: Earn 1.1 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 120(6): 387-393.

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Criscitelli, T. M. (2024) “Caring for Patients With Pheochromocytomas in the Perioperative Setting: Earn 1.4 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 120(6): 363-369.

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Karayan, E. (2024) “Mitigating Hazards in the Perioperative Setting: Earn 1.0 Contact Hours.” AORN Journal, 120(6): 382-386.

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Karasin, B., et al. (2024) “Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for Lumbar Decompression or Disc Herniation.” AORN Journal, 120(5): 281-289.

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Swartz, Z. (2024) “Clinical Issues — November 2024.” AORN Journal, 120(5): 317-323.

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Swartz, Z. (2024) “Perioperative Care of the Transgender and Gender‐Diverse Patient.” AORN Journal, 120(5): 310-316.

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deKay, K. (2024) “Clinical Issues — October 2024.” AORN Journal, 120(4): 258-263.

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Lee, J., et al. (2024) “Emergency Preparedness in Perioperative Services” AORN Journal, 120(2): 251-257.

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Speth, J. (2024) “Guidelines in Practice: Sterile Technique.” AORN Journal, 120(4): 238-247.

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(2024) “Clinical Issues — August 2024.” AORN Journal, 120(2): 102-108.

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Atkinson, J. M. A., et al. (2024) “Using Debriefing to Address Disruptive Behaviors and Improve Clinician Well‐Being.” AORN Journal, 120(2): 95-101.

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Seeman, K. and J. Caso (2024) “Clinical Issues — July 2024.” AORN Journal, 120(1): 50-55.

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Swartz, Z. (2024) “Perioperative Care of the Older Adult.” AORN Journal, 120(1): 43-49.

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Pogozelski, A. and J. Stengel (2024) “Caring for Patients in a Perioperative Magnetic Resonance Area.” AORN Journal, 119(6): 446-451.

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Hanks, T. (2024) “RELEASING AMPUTATED LIMBS.” AORN Journal, 119(5): 363-365.

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Kneisley, M. (2024) “Guidelines in Practice: A Safe Environment of Care.” AORN Journal, 119(5): 340-347.

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Spruce, L. and Z. Swartz (2024) “Safe Staffing, Competency Assessment, and Onboarding.” AORN Journal, 119(5): 352-358.

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Swartz, Z. (2024) “WEARING SHOE COVERS IN THE PERIOPERATIVE SETTING.” AORN Journal, 119(5): 359-360.

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Cutilli, C. and S. A. Christensen (2024) “Enhancing Health Literacy.” AORN Journal, 119(4): 292-296.

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deKay, K. and Z. Swartz (2024) “Clinical Issues — April 2024.” AORN Journal, 119(4): 297-303.

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Speth, J. (2024) “Guidelines in Practice: Manual High‐Level Disinfection.” AORN Journal, 119(4): 275-282.

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Jones, E. (2024) “Clinical Issues — March 2024.” AORN Journal, 119(3): 234-239.

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Kyle, E. (2024) “Sustainability in the Perioperative Practice Setting.” AORN Journal, 119(3): 226-232.

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Cahn, J. (2024) “Clinical Issues — February 2024.” AORN Journal, 119(2): 169-173

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Davidson, V. L., et al. (2024) “Preventing Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity After Administration of Long‐Acting Local Anesthetics.” AORN Journal, 119(2): 164-168.

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Hooven, K. and G. Altmiller (2024) “Creating a Just Culture in the Perioperative Setting.” AORN Journal, 119(2): 152-160.

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Cahn, J. (2024) “Clinical Issues — January 2024.” AORN Journal, 119(1): 93-98.

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Kyle, E. (2024) “Sharps Safety.” AORN Journal, 119(1): 87-92.

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Speth, J. (2024) “Guidelines in Practice: Design and Maintenance of the Surgical Suite.” AORN Journal, 119(1): 72-80.

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Gonzalez-Tagliaferro, H. M., et al. (2024). “Use of Interpreter Services by Nurses for Patients with Low English Proficiency.” MEDSURG Nursing, 33(6): 293-298.

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Lorenz, M. E. and L. Nawrocki (2024). “Improving Early Identification of Sepsis with a Modified Early Warning Score Review Tool.” MEDSURG Nursing, 33(6): 287-292.

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Simek, A., et al. (2024). “Family-Focused Nursing Actions at End of Life.” MEDSURG Nursing, 33(6): 267-292.

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Felicilda-Reynaldo, R. F. D. (2024). “Antiseizure Medications and Contraceptive Interactions.” MEDSURG Nursing, 33(5): 233-235.

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Kauth, C. and J. M. Reed (2024). “Nurse Preceptor Motivations, Barriers, and Perceived Rewards Post-Pandemic.” MEDSURG Nursing, 33(5): 241-248.

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Newcomb, P., et al. (2024). “Relationship Between Heart Failure Bedside Discharge Teaching and Readmissions.” MEDSURG Nursing, 33(4): 162-169.

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  • Valid for 1.3 accredited hours

Schreiber, M. L. (2024). “The Painful Malady of Gout.” MEDSURG Nursing, 33(4): 193-196.

  • Test: Via Janetti Publications
  • Cost: $20 US
  • Registration deadline: 31 Aug 2026
  • Valid for 1.2 accredited hours

Van Arsdale, R. and E. A. Valentine (2023) “Managing “Hidden” Allergens in the Perioperative Setting.” AORN Journal, 118(5): 408-414.

  • Test: Via AORN.org (must create a free account and login)
  • Cost: Free for members
  • Registration deadline: November 2026
  • Valid for 1.3 accredited hours

Kyle, E. (2023) “Information Management.” AORN Journal, 118(5): 332-337.

  • Test: Via AORN.org (must create a free account and login)
  • Cost: Free for members
  • Registration deadline: October 2026
  • Valid for 1.2 accredited hours

Qualey, R. (2023) “Documenting Perioperative Care in the Electronic Health Record.” AORN Journal, 118(4): 261-266.

  • Test: Via AORN.org (must create a free account and login)
  • Cost: Free for members
  • Registration deadline: October 2026
  • Valid for 1.0 accredited hours

deKay, K. (2023) “Clinical Issues — September 2023.” AORN Journal, 118(3): 190-196.

  • Test: Via AORN.org (must create a free account and login)
  • Cost: Free for members
  • Registration deadline: September 2026
  • Valid for 1.3 accredited hours

Kyle, E. (2023) “Moderate Sedation and Analgesia.” AORN Journal, 118(3): 183-189.

  • Test: Via AORN.org (must create a free account and login)
  • Cost: Free for members
  • Registration deadline: September 2026
  • Valid for 1.4 accredited hours

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