Periop Talk
Welcome to the Periop Talk—your go-to podcast and video series where we examine the world of perioperative nursing.
Episode after episode, we're bringing you professional tips, clinical wisdom, and personal stories that'll make you feel like you're chatting with your work BFFs.
Curious about the latest surgical techniques? We got you. Wondering how to navigate the challenges of the periop journey? We're here for that too.
Our podcast and video series isn't just about sharing information; it's about building a community. Meet the people behind the masks, hear their journeys, and join the rotation of periop professionals making a difference. From students and new nurses to seasoned pros, we've got content for every stage of your perioperative practice.
Periop Talk is your peek behind the red line to the world of perioperative nursing. It's not just about the OR—it's about the heart and soul of healthcare. Let's scrub in and share the periop love!
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 79
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
A Nursing State of Mind: Who Has Time for Self Care
On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach …
Sponsored Episode: The History and Best Practices of SURGICEL Absorbable Hemostat
Thank you for joining us for this special bonus episode of Periop Talk with Ethicon’s Stephanie Leon and Ray LaMeetree. Today we bring you a special bonus episode featuring Ethicon’s Stephanie Leon a…
A Nursing State of Mind: Reconnect with Your Passion for Nursing
On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach …
A Nursing State of Mind: Watching Your Emotional Signals
On this episode of A Nursing State of Mind, Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN and AORN CEO/executive director speaks with Dr. Phyllis Quinlan PhD, RN, NPD-BC, and Professional Certified Coach …
Discussion on the Future of American Healthcare
Dr. Marty Makary shares how perioperative nurses have the power and practical knowledge to help redesign care delivery to be more affordable and patient-centered on Periop Talk’s latest podcast.
Periop Talk Special Edition: May 21, 2020 AORN Town Hall with The Joint Commission: The Survey Process Post-COVID-19
Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, and Lisa Di Blasi Moorehead, EdD, MSN, RN, CENP, CJCP, Associate N…
Periop Talk Special Edition: April 23, 2020 Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery After COVID-19 Pandemic
Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, and Renae Battie, Vice-President of Nursing as they discuss the Jo…
Periop Talk Special Edition: April 16, 2020 Weekly Clinical Update: COVID-19 Q&A
Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Lisa Spruce, AORN Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Pra…
Periop Talk Special Edition: April 14, 2020 COVID-19 Town Hall: Leaders Supporting Leaders
Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Renae Battie, Vice-President of Nursing, and our panelists as they…
Periop Talk Special Edition: April 9, 2020 Weekly Clinical Update: COVID-19 Q&A
Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Lisa Spruce, AORN Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Pra…
Periop Talk Special Edition: April 2, 2020 Weekly Clinical Update: COVID-19 Q&A
Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Lisa Spruce, AORN Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Pra…
Periop Talk Special Edition: March 26, 2020 Weekly Clinical Update: COVID-19 Q&A
Join our special podcast host, Kerilyn Vox, AORN Sr. Manager, Chapter and State Relations, Linda Groah, AORN Executive Director/CEO, Dr. Lisa Spruce, AORN Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Pra…
Q&A: COVID-19 and You
On this episode of Periop Talk, we talk with Karen deKay, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC, a perioperative practice specialist here at AORN. Karen is also an infection preventionist, and we talk to her today abou…
Nurse Advocacy: How One Nurse Helped Pass a Surgical Smoke Law
On this episode of Periop Talk, we talk with Melony Prince, BSN, MSN, RN, CNOR, a clinical educator who advocated to help win a surgical smoke law in her state.
The dangers of surgical smoke didn’t hi…
Q&A: All About Nails
On this Q&A episode of Periop Talk, we get all the details on nails with Guideline author Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, ACNP, CNOR, CNS-CP, ACNS, FAAN, Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice at AO…
Q&A: Update to the Guideline for Surgical Attire
On this Q&A episode of Periop Talk, we get the latest update on the Guideline for Surgical Attire with Guideline author Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, ACNP, CNOR, CNS-CP, ACNS, FAAN, Director of Evidence-Base…
Q&A: Can I Wear Fake Eyelashes in the OR?
On this Q&A episode of Periop Talk, we sit down with Guideline author Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, ACNP, CNOR, CNS-CP, ACNS, FAAN. She is the Director of Evidence-Based Perioperative Practice at AORN and sh…
The Periop Nurse's Role in Research
On this episode of Periop Talk, we talk with Doreen Wagner, PhD, RN, CNOR, about the importance of nursing research.
A Professor of Nursing at WellStar School of Nursing, Kennesaw (Ga.) State Universi…
The Surgical Checklist: Then and Now
On this episode of Periop Talk, we discuss the evolution and use of the Surgical Checklist with Past President of AORN Mary Jo Steiert who was on the ground floor during its creation and, with AORN, …