30 years ago in the AORN Journal - Perioperative Time Capsule

AORN Journal,  Sept, 2003  

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The "Editorial" discusses a study that found 40% of working women were the sole or primary wage earners in their families, and the majority of women surveyed preferred to work outside the home even if they did not need to. * An article dispels the rumor that member dues will be raised to pay for construction of the new Headquarters building in Denver.

* Two authors offer different viewpoints on whether continuing education for nurses should be mandatory or voluntary. * The Journal reports that the National Safety Council and podiatrists agree that platform shoes are detrimental to wearers' feet, backs, and pelvic regions. They also advise against riding a bicycle while wearing platform shoes.

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