Rural & Small Hospital Specialty Assembly
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Overview
Nurses who are practicing in rural or small hospital settings or who are interested in learning more about perioperative nursing in these settings.
Purpose Statements
- Provide a forum for rural/small hospital nurses for networking.
- Enhance communication among nurses who have similar work functions.
- Promote safe patient care through the application of AORN's Standards & Recommended Practices in perioperative settings.
2009-2010 Coordinating Council
Chair - Angie Blankinship, RN
Past Chair - Mary Hollins-Scott, RN
Communication Chair - Vacant
Education Chair - Vacant
Professional/Practice Issues Chair - Vacant
AORN CNP Staff Liaison - Bonnie Denholm, RN, MS, CNOR
AORN Board Liaison - David Wyatt, RN, MPH, CNOR
AORN Staff Consultant - Debbie Robichaud Stephen
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