December 2008: Will 2009 Be a Good Year for You?

December 2008: Will 2009 Be a Good Year for You?

From the Editor Did you see this morning’s segment on CNN stating that, despite the poor economy, the health care industry is growing?  In the first 11 months of 2008 alone, 348,000 new health care jobs have been created. One reason is the aging baby boomer...
November 2008: Are You Learning Something New

November 2008: Are You Learning Something New

From the Editor This month NIFA announces an exciting new partnership with AORN that will benefit not just individual OR practitioners but also their administrators and entire teams — read on.And our Spotlight features NIFA’s newest faculty member, Liz...
October 2008: Fires in the OR?

October 2008: Fires in the OR?

From the Editor Between the election and the economy, there’s a lot vying for everyone’s attention right now. So we’re keeping it short! Nevertheless, we thought you would be interested in reading some recent findings about fires in the operating...
September 2008: RNFA Training Helpful to NPs?

September 2008: RNFA Training Helpful to NPs?

From the Editor Finding your way in the healthcare thicket of possible certifications and career directions can be challenging. In this issue, a NIFA graduate shares some thoughts on taking RNFA training as an NP. If you have ideas and experiences to share about your...

August 2008: CRNFA Eligibility Requirement Changes

From the Editor We’re hearing the word “change” a lot during this election year . . . and some changes are certainly afoot in the perioperative community. Check out what’s different regarding CRNFA certification as of August 1, 2008, below....
July 2008: Summer Fun

July 2008: Summer Fun

From the Editor It’s summer – kick back! Print out this issue, pour yourself a nice, decaffeinated iced tea (OK, or something stiffer), settle into a cool spot, and learn while you relax with the surgical crossword puzzle below, created by NIFA staff....