Frequently Asked Questions About the AORN Foundation

Does the AORN Foundation provide support for members to attend Congress and other conferences?

Yes, the AORN Foundation offers education grants to AORN members to help defray travel costs to attend specialty seminars and the annual AORN Congress. In 2009, 100 members received a $500 travel grant through the AORN Foundation to assist in attending AORN's 56th Annual Congress. 

Does the AORN Foundation support local chapters?

Yes, AORN chapters and state councils are eligible to apply for grants to assist in defraying costs for speakers for their chapter or state council meetings.  

Does the AORN Foundation support perioperative legislation efforts?

The AORN Foundation’s focus is to advance patient safety through funding nursing scholarships, research and educational resources. Although we are unable to fund legislative efforts, AORN’s Government Affairs Department, at the direction of the Board of Directors and with guidance from the National Legislative Committee, advances and supports RN Circulator legislation in several states and assists State Coordinators, State Councils, and AORN Grassroots in their advocacy to support this and other AORN legislative priorities. This year the legislative priorities expanded to include health care reform. Government Affairs staff monitors nursing and health care laws and regulations. Perioperative nurses need to be an active participant in communicating with elected officials. Sign up to receive AORN Advocacy Update the monthly email with the latest AORN advocacy activity and tips for you to be an effective perioperative legislative advocate.

Feel free to contact the AORN Foundation at foundation@aorn.org or at 800-755-2676 with any additional questions you may have. We look forward to the opportunity to speak with you.