AORN Leadership Specialty Assembly

AORN Leadership Specialty Assembly

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) aims to unite registered nurses in maintaining the highest professional standards of perioperative nursing practice to encourage optimal care of the patient before, during and after operative and other invasive procedures.



Recent News & Announcements

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes perioperative services, understanding its real-world applications and outcomes is more important than...

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Happy February everyone. Today the groundhog seen his shadow, so we have more winter in store for us. In this most recent winter weather incident...

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AORN is saddened and concerned about the fatal incident involving ICU Nurse, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis on January 24. In line with our mission,...

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Upcoming Events

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Webinar/Online

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am MT

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On-Demand CE Activities

The Guideline for Sterilization provides guidance for perioperative teams about sterilizing reusable medical devices to be used in perioperative and procedural settings.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until September 10, 2026

This presentation will review the new guideline for enhanced recovery after surgery.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until October 17, 2026

Perioperative team members will gain knowledge of the evidence-based recommendations included in the updated AORN guideline for sharps safety to help prevent sharps injuries.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until December 17, 2026

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Job Opportunities

Coos Bay, OR · Position at Relode

Overview Join our client as a Registered Nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit, where you will provide compassionate care to patients while working...

Matamoras, PA · Position at Relode

Overview Our client is seeking a compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager to join their extraordinary care team. This full-time...

Sebewaing, MI · Position at Courtney Manor

Want to make a difference in someone’s life every day? As a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with Courtney Manor you will work as part of a team...

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