AORN Journal
Volume 81, Issue 4 , Pages 798-812 , April 2005

Educating perioperative managers about materials and financial management

  • Eric Davis, RN

      Affiliations

    • Eric J. Davis, RN, MSN, CNOR, LCDR, NC, USN, is perioperative department head at the US Naval Hospital in Sigonella, Italy.

Notes 

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 This program meets criteria for CNOR and CRNFA recertification, as well as other continuing education requirements.A minimum score of 70% on the multiple-choice examination is necessary to earn 3 contact hours for this independent study.Purpose/Goal: To educate perioperative nurses about options in materials and financial management education.

 Editor's note: The opinions or assertions contained in this article are the private views of the author and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the US Navy or the Department of Defense.

PII: S0001-2092(06)60359-1

doi: 10.1016/S0001-2092(06)60359-1

AORN Journal
Volume 81, Issue 4 , Pages 798-812 , April 2005