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Articles in Feb, 2003 issue of AORN Journal

• Recruiting associate members—strategies that work - Opinion
  by Patrick E. Voight
• Changing acute pain management outcomes in surgical patients - Research
  by Gwen D. Sherwood
• Recipients of AORN Foundation scholarships announced - AORN Scholarship Program
• Earn contact hours at Congress by viewing Research/Evidence-based and Clinical Improvement/Innovation Posters: Sunday, March 23, to Thursday, March 27, 2003 - Congress Posters
• Disorder characterized by smaller brain size
• Educational opportunities from the Center for Perioperative Education - Educational Opportunities
• Many Americans approve of mass smallpox vaccinations
• Clinical nurse specialist practice—spheres of influence - Education
  by Patti Rager Zuzelo
• Recommended practices for cleaning and processing endoscopes and endoscope accessories
• Education, professional opportunities, and entertainment abound at the 2003 Congress: Sunday, March 23, to Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 2003 Congress
• Using intraoperative radiation therapy—a case study - Clinical
  by Mary Ann Domanovic
• Examination gloves; chewing gum; surgical mortality; hand scrubbing - Evidence For Practice
  by George Allen
• AORN completes reorganization year by addressing risks and improving operations - Treasurer's Report
  by William J. Duffy
• Deep vein thrombosis and airline travel—the deadly duo - Clinical
  by Kay Ball
• Survey shows more US mothers are breast-feeding
• Perioperative time capsule
• Researchers receive grant to study transplant tolerance
• Effects of music on patient anxiety - Research
  by Esther Mok
• Beyond legislation—understanding another public policy arena - Health Policy Issues
  by Frederick P. Franko
• Creating the culture of safety - President's Message
  by Donna S. Watson
• AORN Journal Home Study deadline dates extended
• Involving family members in a thyroplasty procedure - Case Commentary
  by Rebecca T. Ferguson
• Moderate Sedation/Analgesia: Competency Assessment Module - Book Review
  by Regina W. Andrews
• Outpatient cardiac care vital after heart attack
• Endometrial ablation as an alternative to hysterectomy - Home Study Program
  by Diane D. League
• Body piercings in the OR; tabletop sterilizers; Joint Commission initiative; West Nile virus; home laundering - Clinical Issues
  by Dorothy Fogg
• Patient Positioning: Competency Assessment Module - Book Review
  by Diane S. Johnson
• Are you educationally biased? - Editorial
  by Nancy J. Girard
• Study on smallpox vaccination begins
• Nut consumption lowers women's type 2 diabetes risk
• The Economics of Health and Medical Care - Book Review
  by Lesley Henderson
• AORN Journal home studies available on AORN online
• Endometriosis—a missed malady - Home Study Program - Cover Story
  by Marti M. Taylor
• Learning from near misses in an effort to promote patient safety - Patient Safety First
  by Aileen R. Killen
• Pharmacology Made Easy for NCLEX-PN - Book Review
  by Bettyann Hutchisson