Career Development
Career Development Information & Resources for Students, Nurses,
and those Considering a Career in Perioperative Nursing
Coming soon from AORN - information, resources, and tools to help you on your path towards professional achievement, from the decision to become a perioperative nurse to reaching the highest of your professional goals.
For now, explore information on considering a career in the operating room, the roles that perioperative nurses can play, the value of CNOR certification, and information about the RN First Assistant role.
AORN White Papers
- The role and educational preparation of the Clinical Nurse Leader
- Information on the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and its application to the perioperative
setting





