The Perioperative Community
OR Chronicles is a professional community for OR nurses, scrub techs, surgical technologists, CRNAs, surgeons, and every member of the perioperative team — sharing real stories, leadership lessons, and the knowledge that shapes careers.
The operating room is one of the most demanding — and most rewarding — environments in healthcare. OR Chronicles exists to honor that work: to collect the stories that shape us, share the lessons that guide us, and build a community that lifts every member of the perioperative team.
Real stories. Real professionals. Real growth.
Featured Stories
A story about knowing when to hold the line — and what it costs when you don't. Real leadership in the OR isn't always about stepping up. Sometimes it's about stepping back.
What happens when you're the only one who can step in — and you're not sure you're ready. A first-person account of pressure, instinct, and what the OR teaches you about yourself.
Three words that can fracture a team in seconds. A reflection on what those words really mean in the OR — and why the best professionals never say them.
The preceptor is gone. The case is yours. A candid look at what that first solo day really feels like — and the lessons that only come from standing on your own.
Education
Curated CE resources, certification prep guides, and learning pathways for OR nurses, scrub techs, and surgical technologists at every stage of their career.
Frameworks, case studies, and community-sourced strategies for leading perioperative teams — from charge nurse to OR director.
Evidence-based communication tools, TeamSTEPPS resources, and real-world scripts for high-stakes OR conversations.
Join the Community
OR Chronicles is built by perioperative professionals, for perioperative professionals. Join thousands of OR nurses, scrub techs, CRNAs, surgeons, and surgical technologists sharing stories, supporting each other, and growing together.
Get in Touch
We're always looking for voices from the perioperative community. Whether you want to contribute a story, suggest a topic, or just say hello — we'd love to hear from you.
Or email us directly at [email protected]
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