Perioperative Nurse Week

Perioperative Nurse Week  (November 11-15, 2013) is a time to recognize and honor perioperative nurses for their important role and commitment to safe patient care. 

How Can I Get Involved?

Honor Your Staff, Colleagues and Friends 

Celebrate your perioperative colleagues and friends with a memento from the AORN Gift Store or make an honorary donation to the AORN Foundation.

Show Your Commitment to Patient Safety 

Help raise awareness of the importance of adhering to AORN Standards and Recommended Practices to ensure safe patient care. Commit to supporting a "Time Out" for Every Patient, Every Time. You can also tell your Facebook friends how proud you are to be a perioperative nurse. Simply make a donation to the Foundation and you'll receive the Periop Nurse Week image for your Facebook Timeline.

Engage the Future of Perioperative Nursing 

Create community awareness of the perioperative role in patient safety. Visit local schools to create understanding of and interest in perioperative nursing. New resources, tips and member success stories are available to help you connect with middle and high school students.

Advocate for Perioperative Nurses 

Send a letter to your elected official(s) to educate them about perioperative nurses. One of the most effective methods for influencing public policy is direct communication between constituents and elected officials.

Top 10 Ideas to Celebrate PNW 

1. Commit to supporting a "Time Out" for Every Patient, Every Time 
2. Learn how others celebrate
3. Organize a Teddy Bear Hospital 
4. Host an Open House Session
5. Send an AORN Logo Gift 
6. Honor a colleague by making a donation in their name to the AORN Foundation 
7. Become a Member Ambassador
8. Obtain a PNW Proclamation 
9. Invite an elected official to your Chapter Meeting
10. Host a fundraiser

Celebrate Your Staff and Colleagues

Send an AORN Logo Gift Item
Make a donation to the Foundation in your colleague's name. The Foundation will send your honoree a card during Periop Nurse Week - letting them know you are thinking of them. 

Additional Resources

History of Perioperative Nurse Week
Chart Your OR Career 

Share Your Story with AORN

How do you celebrate Perioperative Nurse Week? Do you have a success story or program you'd like to share with others? Submit your idea today!