From the Editor Our surgical topic this month is cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. Read on for videos and apps to help you learn more about cholecystectomy and test your knowledge with a crossword puzzle. You’ll also find an article about...
From the Editor Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in the United States (the most common is childbirth by Cesarean section delivery). In fact, every 10 minutes, 12 hysterectomies are performed in the US. The leading reasons for hysterectomy in...
From the Editor In this issue you will find resources to help you promote RNFA legislation in your state. Our surgical topic of the month is mastectomy. You’ll also find two profiles: an employee spotlight on Joshua Tegegn, NIFA’s suture-making...
What’s your surgical specialty? This month we focus on some cool knee surgery (and general anatomy) resources. We also welcome new NIFA employee Patrick Toepel. In our Student Spotlight, we present Mary Roberts of Costa Mesa, CA. And of course the latest job...
From the Editor This month we’re re happy to announce a new, free continuing education course on the First Assisting role – read on! In our Student Spotlight, we present Deidre Pearce of Neotsu, OR. And we’ve collected some useful iPad surgical apps...
From the Editor This issue focuses on learning about the APRN title versus the APN title and how they relate to the surgical setting with AORN’s new position statements (see below). And in our Student Spotlight, we’re pleased to present Tammy Roberts, who...
