40 years ago in OR Nursing - Perioperative Time Capsule

A guide for evaluating nursing personnel is included in the September/October 1962 issue of OR Nursing. Areas of evaluation include appearance and personality, work habits and job competency, and cooperation. * One article outlines the methods of administering cytotoxic medications for the treatment of cancer, including oral, IV, or intra-arterial administration. * In "Presidential Views," Ethel I. West, RN, says that many problems in the OR can be traced to poor interdepartmental relationships. She also says all personnel need to understand the policies of the institution. * "Clinical Briefs" tells of an instrument that acts as a substitute liver. It removes ammonia, which can cause coma and death, from blood.

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