Peter Graves, BSN, RN, CNOR - Dallas, Texas
Peter Graves, BSN, RN, CNOR, is a well-known independent perioperative nurse consultant with a deep passion for surgical infection prevention and evidence-based best practices education and research. With more than 35 years of nursing experience, Peter has established himself as a leading authority in his field. He graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a certified operating room nurse (CNOR). Peter has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals, authored and co- authored chapters in prominent textbooks, and presented topics such as infection control, latex allergy, and patient and staff safety.
Peter has spoken at numerous conferences worldwide, including twenty-one times at the AORN Expo and Congress, ANCC Magnet Hospital conference, and American Nurses Association. As an active member of AORN, he has chaired and was a member of several national committees. Peter served seven years on the AORN Recommended Practices committee and was the lead author of several of the AORN guidelines. He was elected and served on the AORN national board of directors. Peter currently serves on the AORN Journal’s review panel. In addition to his professional work with AORN, Peter was the founding director and served as the Secretary / Treasurer of the CCI Research Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding perioperative nursing research. He was recently honored by receiving the Excellence in Volunteerism award from CCI in 2024 for his commitment to perioperative research.
Peter's dedication to advancing perioperative nursing through education, research, and advocacy has made a significant impact on the field, inspiring many colleagues and future nurses. Today, you can find Peter working on evidence-based educational programs, surgical infection prevention research, and serves as a KOL for several companies. He can also be found wearing scrubs inside an operating room helping assess the operating room’s current practices and procedures around infection control and prevention
In summary, Peter B. Graves embodies excellence, bridging theory and practice to elevate patient care in the complex world of perioperative nursing.
Email: [email protected]
Peter has spoken at numerous conferences worldwide, including twenty-one times at the AORN Expo and Congress, ANCC Magnet Hospital conference, and American Nurses Association. As an active member of AORN, he has chaired and was a member of several national committees. Peter served seven years on the AORN Recommended Practices committee and was the lead author of several of the AORN guidelines. He was elected and served on the AORN national board of directors. Peter currently serves on the AORN Journal’s review panel. In addition to his professional work with AORN, Peter was the founding director and served as the Secretary / Treasurer of the CCI Research Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding perioperative nursing research. He was recently honored by receiving the Excellence in Volunteerism award from CCI in 2024 for his commitment to perioperative research.
Peter's dedication to advancing perioperative nursing through education, research, and advocacy has made a significant impact on the field, inspiring many colleagues and future nurses. Today, you can find Peter working on evidence-based educational programs, surgical infection prevention research, and serves as a KOL for several companies. He can also be found wearing scrubs inside an operating room helping assess the operating room’s current practices and procedures around infection control and prevention
In summary, Peter B. Graves embodies excellence, bridging theory and practice to elevate patient care in the complex world of perioperative nursing.
Email: [email protected]
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