Tracey Kunkel

Hi, I'm Tracey Kunkel and I have been a registered nurse for 31 years.  Although I also worked on L&D, Med-surg, and the Neonatal ICU/nursery, I have primarily been a perioperative nurse (for over 25 years).  I served on active duty in the US Navy for 21 years and retired from the Navy.  I have held a variety of jobs including nurse educator, charge nurse, team leader, clinical coordinator, division officer, and department head.  I received her master's degree in nursing education from Waynesburg University. I am currently a Perioperative Clinical Education Specialist at Allegheny General Hospital. AORN has been an important piece of my profession for my entire career as an Operating Room Nurse and we would love to see all perioperative nurses involved.