*PRE-ORDER, APPROX 2-4 BUSINESS DAYS* Fast Facts for the Operating Room Nurse 4th Edition by Theresa Criscitelli 9780826193674 [ZZ]

Paperback, Springer

Essential resource for mastering perioperative nursing standards and best practices

This updated edition serves as a comprehensive on-boarding and training guide for new and experienced perioperative staff, offering clear, evidence-based instruction grounded in the latest AORN guidelines. Designed for rapid, on-the-job reference, this pocket-guide sized resource offers information on patient preparation, sterile technique, instrumentation, and emergency procedures while reinforcing core safety and workflow standards. With new chapters on team well-being and emerging technologies, along with expanded teaching tools to support preceptors and educators, it equips perioperative nurses and surgical technologists with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for consistent, high-quality practice.

What's New

• Expanded content on future OR technologies and innovations
• New chapter on self-care and burnout prevention for surgical teams
• Updated standards based on latest AORN guidelines
• New end-of-chapter study questions with rationales
• Enhanced case studies for academic and clinical orientation

Key Features

• Covers perioperative essentials from preparation to emergency care
• Supports CNOR certification and lifelong learning objectives
• Includes Fast Facts boxes, tables, and reflective questions
• Authored by a leading perioperative nurse educator and administrator