Discussion Boards

MemberTalk

LOGIN TO MEMBERTALK

MemberTalk is a member-only, email-based, Internet discussion forum offered by AORN's Membership Committee. MemberTalk is open to all AORN members. The purpose of the forum is to invite discussion and suggestions on any perioperative or member-related issue. The forum will help the Committee to develop or enhance services and activities for the membership. MemberTalk is an AORN sponsored online discussion forum. This discussion forum is not moderated.

MemberTalk is open to all AORN members; however, if you have never signed on before, you must first subscribe. Access is not automatically given to AORN members; you must subscribe first if you haven't been on MemberTalk.

If you have already subscribed and are active on the platform, you can Enter MemberTalk directly.

Directions on How To Subscribe to MemberTalk

1. Click on the link above to subscribe.
2. A new browser screen will pop up with a full menu of discussion forums. MemberTalk is located about half-way down on the list. From the menu on the right, click on the corresponding link to "Subscribe". *Do not click on the words "MemberTalk" as this will not allow you to subscribe. Click on the word "Subscribe."
3. A new browser window will come up and prompt you to enter your e-mail address. NOTE: you must use the same e-mail address that we have on file as your preferred e-mail address at AORN Headquarters. The two e-mails MUST match and there is not an option to select two different e-mails. If you wish to change your preferred e-mail address with AORN Headquarters, contact the Customer Service Department at 800-755-2676, Ext 1.

Specialty Assembly Online Communities of Practice

LOGIN TO YOUR SPECIALTY ASSEMBLY COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

AORN Communities provide online interaction tools designed to facilitate discussion and information sharing among our members. These communities are more than just discussion boards - we've integrated many tools into this site to help community members connect with each other. AORN Communities provide links to helpful resources, policy discussions and solutions and ideas from peers. Access to AORN Communities is available exclusively to AORN members.

AORN members who belong to one or more Specialty Assemblies have access to their Specialty Assembly Online Community of Practice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Using your AORN username and password, login into the system to access your communities.

If you have never logged on to the online communities, you will need to login two times – the first time to subscribe (then logout), and the second time to access your communities.

If you have forgotten your AORN username and password, contact AORN Customer Service at 800-755-2676, Ext 1.

If you have any questions about the online communities, contact the AORN Manager of Online Member Resources at 800-755-2676, Ext 328.

1. Enter MemberTalk.
2. In the space provided, enter your email address (this must be the same one we have on file for you at HQ).
3. Click “OK”.
4. You will be directed to a main screen titled “My Forums”.
5. To the right, you will see a link titled “Unsubscribe”…click on this.
6. The message will say, “Your email address will be removed from the MemberTalk mailing list. Are you sure?”
7. Click “YES”.
8. You will be unsubscribed.

AORN is not responsible for the content and views expressed in subscriber messages posted to any AORN Discussion List.

The following is a non-exclusive list of actions and content that are not permitted on AORN Discussion Lists:

• Material that defames, abuses, or threatens others.
• Statements that are bigoted, hateful, or racially offensive.
• Material that advocates illegal activity.
• Material that contains obscene content.
• Advertising or any form of commercial solicitation.
• Copying member e-mail addresses and using that information for solicitation.
• Do not post any information or other material protected by copyright without the written permission of the copyright owner. By posting material, the posting party warrants and represents that it owns the copyright with respect to such material or has received permission from the copyright owner. In addition, the posting party grants AORN and users of this list the non-exclusive right and license to display, copy, publish, distribute, transmit, print and use such information or other material.

AORN disclaims all warranties with regard to information posted on this site, whether posted by AORN or any third party; this disclaimer includes all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness. In no event shall AORN be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data or profits, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of any information posted on this site.

AORN reserves the right to terminate access to any user who does not abide by these guidelines.