AORN Journal

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Articles in April 2002 issue of AORN Journal

• Statistics show US women having more babies - Brief Article - Statistical Data Included
• Instructional bias—awareness and reduction in perioperative education
  by Michelle M. Byrne
• Colorado hospitals use creative recruiting methods - Brief Article
• Incidence of heart disease death high for African Americans - Brief Article
• Athletes at greater risk for sudden death than nonathletes - Brief Article
• Recommended practices for managing the patient receiving local anesthesia
• 40 years ago in OR Nursing - Perioperative Time Capsule
• Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia in young adults
  by Craig A. Gillett
• Ethics in perioperative practice—principles and applications
  by Kathryn Schroeter
• Reporting medical errors and adverse events - Research Corner
  by Suzanne C. Beyea
• 30 years ago in the AORN Journal - Perioperative Time Capsule
• Win prizes by taking AORN Journal Home Studies - Brief Article
  by Craig A. Gillett
• Successful performance improvement - Clinical Innovations
  by Donna L. Baker
• Developing an effective state grassroots network - Health Policy Issues
  by C.J. Welter
• 20 years ago in the AORN Journal - Perioperative Time Capsule
• Mild hypothermia may be beneficial to cardiac patients - Brief Article
• Council aims to raise awareness of deep vein thrombosis - Brief Article
• 10 years ago in the AORN Journal - Perioperative Time Capsule - Brief Article
• Number of uninsured up in 2001 due to unemployment - includes continuing education examination on "Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia in young adults" - Statistical Data Included
  by Craig A. Gillett
• Filling the void created by reductions in nurse staffing - Educational Innovations
  by Caroline Van Cleave
• Brooms/dust mops; damp dusting; counting endo bags; scrub person sitting; sterile storage; navel prep - Clinical Issues
  by Ramona Conner
• Time flies … completing the circle - President's Message - AORN, Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
  by Sheila L. Allen
• Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy - includes continuing education post-test - Statistical Data Included
  by Denise Bickert
• Building a new organizational framework - Governance Task Force
  by Charlotte Guglielmi
• Handwashing rates higher among females - Brief Article
• Menstrual pain severely affects almost half of US women - Brief Article
• Cheek lift rejuvenates midfacial region - Brief Article
• Certified Registered Nurses: Results of the Study of the Certified Workforce
  by Kathryn Schroeter
• Disaster management requires planning, improvising, and evaluating - Editorial - health care facilities
  by Brenda S. Gregory Dawes
• Responding to a fire at a pediatric hospital
  by Catherine Hogan
• Are emotional distress claims recognized in a court of law? - Or Nursing Law
  by Ellen K. Murphy
• Educational opportunities from the Center for Perioperative Education - Educational Opportunities
• Board members discuss motions and recommendations; revise Forum and House of Delegates schedule - Board Report - Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
  by Mary Jo Steiert
• Perioperative patient education for retinal surgery
  by Nancy L. Shelswell
• Your AORN Membership Committee—where it all happens - Membership Committee - Association of Operating Room Nurses - Brief Article
  by Jane Ringler
• New foundation to provide scholarships, research grants - Brief Article