AORN Journal

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Articles in July 2002 issue of AORN Journal

• Awards Dinner honors winners of perioperative nursing achievement awards: Saturday, April 20, 2002 - Awards
  by Brenda S. Gregory Dawes
• Specialty assemblies meet during Congress to plan future projects, change officers, and develop collaborative activities; Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April 25, 2002 - Specialty Assemblies
  by Deb Warren
• The maze III surgical procedure
  by Beverly Green
• Educational opportunities from the Center for Perioperative Education - Educational Opportunities
• Delegates delay dues increase; approve changes in committee and task force structure and proposed statement on bloodborne pathogens: Monday, April 22, to Thursday, April 25, 2002 - Business Sessions
  by Nancy K. Kuehl
• Task Force releases new mammography guideline - Specialty Assemblies
• Allergens affect many, but impact can be reduced - Brief Article
• Project to reduce occurrence of postoperative infection - Educational Opportunities - Brief Article
• Myriad topics addressed during education sessions held at Congress: Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April 25, 2002 - Education Sessions
• Attendees of the 49th annual AORN Congress enjoy visiting with old friends and making new ones in sunny California; Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April 25, 2002 - Congress Highlights - Brief Article
  by Nikki Parker
• Dermabrasion makes a comeback as procedure of choice - Brief Article
• The Feelings Nurses and Patients/Families Experience When Faced with the Need to Make Bioethical Decisions - Brief Article
  by Michelle Byrne
• Students enjoy attending Congress and learning about the OR; Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - Student Session
  by Nikki Parker
• General Session speakers amuse and enlighten Congress attendees; Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April 25, 2002 - General Sessions
• Patients are satisfied with procedures to correct flatfoot - Brief Article
• 40 years ago in OR Nursing - Perioperative Time Capsule - Brief Article
• Wanted: a few good nurses - President's Message
  by Donna S. Watson
• Management Focus attendees participate in specialized session content, networking lunch, and special exhibit hours; Tuesday, April 23, 2002 - Management Focus
• Closing Session creates excitement, plans for the future; Thursday, April 25, 2002 - Closing Session - Brief Article
  by Barb Schmidt
• Ethics in perioperative practice—commitment to the patient
  by Patricia C. Seifert
• 30 years ago in the AORN Journal - Perioperative Time Capsule - Brief Article
• Patient Safety First resource information - President's Message - Brief Article
• Winners of AORN Congress drawing announced - Management Focus
• Guide offers health advice for International Travelers - Closing Session - Brief Article
• Creating a culture of safety - Patient Safety First
  by Suzanne C. Beyea
• 20 years ago in the AORN Journal - Perioperative Time Capsule - Brief Article
• A personal responsibility to caring - Editorial
  by Brenda S. Gregory Dawes
• Summer sports injuries not treated because of fear - Management Focus
• Health effects associated with medical glove use
  by Sharon F. Dillard
• Nurse staffing levels and patient complications linked - Brief Article
• 10 years ago in the AORN Journal - Perioperative Time Capsule - Brief Article
• AORN research director, member honored by Academy - Editorial - Brief Article
• The AORN Foundation celebrates another successful year during Congress; Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April 25, 2002 - AORN Foundation
• Blood donation reminder crucial to avert shortage - Brief Article
• Research update—the latest research findings - Evidence For Practice
  by Suzanne C. Beyea
• Like firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers, nurses are unsung, everyday heroes - Executive Director's Message
  by Tom Cooper
• Preoperative fasting recommendations not followed - AORN Foundation
• Reprocessing single-use devices—regulatory roles
  by Debra Dunn
• Insects in the OR; multiple-procedure consent form; sterilizer testing; smoke plume; MRSA/VRE precautions - Clinical Issues
  by Dorothy Fogg
• 49th annual AORN Congress begins with opening session: Sunday, April 21, 2002 - Opening Session
  by Nikki Parker
• Research and Clinical Improvement/Innovation poster displays result in prizes and contact hours; Sunday, April 21, to Thursday, April 25, 2002 - Posters
• Surgical procedure may reduce risk of certain cancers - Brief Article
• Circling the wagons - Health Policy Issues
  by Frederick P. Franko