30 years ago in the AORN Journal

AORN Journal,  July, 2005  

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The "Editorial" explores the possibility that OR nurses could participate in the American Nurses' Association's certification program for recognition of excellence in practice. * An article on anesthetic control for oral surgery suggests that a 3-lb coffee can, open at both ends and well-padded, can be placed over the fluid infusion site to prevent scrubbed personnel from leaning on the infusion.

* In "Speak Out," an author discusses a California physicians' and anesthesiologists' strike that occurred in response to an increase in malpractice insurance rates. Another author talks about being appointed to represent nurses on a contract negotiating team. * An article projects that the supply of active RNs will increase from 889,400 in 1975 to 1,466,700 in 1990.

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