40 years ago in the AORN Journal - Perioperative Time Capsule - Brief Article

AORN Journal,  April, 2003  

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In "Q & A," a reader asks who should be responsible for taking cultures in the OR. The reader is advised that it is a pathologist or pathologist's representative's responsibility. * According to an article on the 10th Congress, past President Ethel I. West, RN, stated that the treasurer's responsibilities have become so complex that consideration must be given to handling all business activities in the Headquarters office.

* The AORN directory lists 66 local AORN groups in 27 states and the District of Columbia. * The AORN Journal makes its Congress debut. According to Virginia T Rockwell, RN, editor, reception was enthusiastic and staff members want to keep the publication dedicated to OR nursing.

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