Clinical & C-Suite Partnership

Explore ways to bridge perioperative priorities & executive-level decisions at the next Leader Exchange.

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Mobile-Friendly Training

Provide video-based continuing education for the entire team in 1 platform.

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Draft guideline covers surgical instrument cleaning, chemical selection, PPE use, and more.

The public comment period closes on July 13. You will need to login to your account to review the guideline. 

News & Updates
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AORN Fellowship

This prestigious recognition signifies tremendous contributions to perioperative nursing. Application coming soon. Learn more.

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2025 Highlights

See the highlights! Browse and articles capturing the best moments of AORN Expo 2025.

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Thanks for Joining Us!

We hope to see you again next year in New Orleans, April 11-14, 2026. Sign up to be notified when registration opens.

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Stop Bullying in the OR

This members-only took kit includes case studies and strategies to prevent bullying and incivility in the OR. Take Action.

Using evidence-based guidelines, AORN defines the standards that help keep healthcare workers and surgical patients safe – while also providing education and resources to support high-quality care.

Elevate Your Practice: Exclusive Member Benefits

Access Guidelines Essentials implementation tools, a wealth of educational materials, clinical best practices with complimentary continuing education contact hours, and more to enhance your skills.

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Spotlight on Education

36.4 CH, 36.4 AEU, 9.7 IPCH

Designed for new and returning labor and delivery nurses who participate in Cesarean section procedures, this hybrid course provides the necessary clinical foundation for safe surgical practice.

This online facility subscription provides access to the most current AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and comes with a complete set of implementation tools and resources to empower your team to apply standardized techniques facility-wide.
39.8 CH, 39.8 AEU, 10.8 IPCH

Periop 101 OR is an online course that prepares novice nurses for the operating room. This OR nurse training is part of the full Periop 101 Program.
18.5 CH, 18.5 AEU

This comprehensive ASC administrator course helps new ambulatory surgery leaders to hit the ground running. It helps administrators pinpoint and prioritize the most crucial duties in their first year and provides supporting education to help you tackle these responsibilities like an experienced administrator.

This course provides an overview of the anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults and reviews the developmental stages that establish the basis for safe care. Learners will be able to use knowledge from this course to formulate an age-appropriate plan of care throughout the perioperative process.


3.5 CH, 3.5 AEU, 2.5 IPCH

This interactive course is the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leader's go-to resource for navigating the annual ASC Quality Reporting submission, which is vital to the success of your surgery center.

AORN Governance

A 12-member Board of Directors, chosen from and elected by the membership, are responsible for the strategic vision and financial sustainability of AORN.

Members are also elected to the National Nominating Committee, which approves candidates for the ballot.

Learn more about voting and how to get involved.

Contamination of the C-arm drape happens fast—especially at the top of the image intensifier during lateral positioning. AORN’s expert shares where contamination risks are highest and how to reduce exposure using safer draping techniques and practices from the Guideline for Sterile Technique.

Discover what it takes for perioperative nurse executives to lead beyond the OR. David Wyatt, CEO and Executive Director of AORN, shares insights on executive leadership, strategic vision, and how nurse leaders can confidently step into the C-suite.

Become a Vendor Partner

We’re stronger together. Medical device companies, healthcare recruiters, and other vendors partner with AORN through diverse, impactful sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

  • Exhibit, sponsor, and reach highly engaged perioperative nurses and leaders at the largest surgical conference in the world.
  • Implement multi-channel advertising to connect with your target perioperative audience.
  • Show your support for the nursing profession with sponsored educational events and guideline resources.
  • Conduct market research surveys and focus groups to inform your medical device development and product enhancements.

AORN Distinguished Awards and Recognition

AORN is honored to receive a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) award from the Denver Business Journal.

We have been recognized as a “Top Workplace” by The Denver Post, and our employee engagement scores are consistently in the highest category.

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