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Sharon Udy-Janczuk, MSN, RN,
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Many of our
challenges as
perioperative
leaders transcend
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challenges as perioperative leaders
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face in day-to-day operations, " says Natasha
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Leader Award. " The keynote speakers
were so inspirational. I left the conference
feeling rejuvenated, inspired, positive,
and ready to conquer our challenges, "
she says.
Belinda James, BSN, RN, recipient
of the Ambulatory Services Achievement
Award, agrees: " So many times
you attend a conference, and the sessions
are not up to par, " she says. " The
breakout sessions I attended were all
excellent. " James, OR manager at the
Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery
Center in Gulf Breeze, Florida, particularly
liked a session on creating a culture
of safety.
Other reasons to return
Casey Orth-Nebitt, BSN, RN, director of
surgery at Buena Vista Regional MedContinued
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