Review highlights from the House of Delegates, the official business meeting of the membership, and see election results.
Also, see the Financial and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report.
News & Updates

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

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

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.

Stop Bullying in the OR
Access this free tool kit with 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.
Spotlight on Education
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.
Nominate a colleague or yourself for the 2026-2027 term before the May 27th deadline.
One nurse describes her years as a new nurse, the bullying she faced, and how she overcame the challenges she experienced to thrive as a perioperative nurse.
Encoding information for long-term storage is a strategy that we can apply to teaching methodologies. It helps improve information recall and subsequently knowledge transfer for our learners.
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.

