Perioperative Nurses Week November 9-15, 2025
Light the Path #PeriopProud
Let’s Celebrate All Periop Nurses – And Go on a Treasure Hunt
Periop Nurses Week is a celebration of every perioperative nurse and the vital role you play in making surgery safe. This week is about recognizing the diverse voices, experiences, and contributions that strengthen our profession. At AORN, we are proud to support an inclusive community where every nurse belongs, and where your dedication to patients and colleagues is honored.
Come back the week of Nov. 9 to play!
PNW Treasure Hunt/Content Details
- Go to our Woorise treasure hunt (coming November 9)
- Provide your information
- Answer all the questions correctly
- Submit entry: Submit your completed form to be entered into the prize drawing.
- 2 AORN memberships
- Free attendance at the 2025 AORN Expo
- Free copy of the 2026 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice print book (coming out in January)
- Foundation Tribute Vase
- Entry Period
The AORN treasure hunt runs now through Nov. 15. - Eligibility
This contest is open to all. - Prize Selection
Winners will be selected by drawing from all eligible entries received during the contest period. - Prize Notification
Winners will be notified by email after December 1, 2025. - Additional Rules
Prizes not claimed within 7 days will be forfeited. Program rules and incentives are subject to change by AORN. No purchases necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Cash value of this prize may be taxable income to the winner.
Share Your Perioperative Pride
Celebrate your profession and your colleagues with the downloadable poster, thank you card, cake and cupcake topper, and social media images.
- Hang the periop pride poster in your facility.
- Give thanks to your awesome periop friends.
- Dive into something delicious. (Cake topper and Cupcake topper)
- Share a message on social media. (Instagram and Facebook)
Honor a Mentor, Friend, or Colleague
Recognize someone who has inspired you with a donation to the AORN Foundation in their name. Support the AORN Foundation's mission of empowering perioperative nurses to improve patient safety and create safer workplaces through education and research. We'll send a personalized thank you note to your honoree, letting them know of your generous contribution!
Make a Difference Together:
Your gift helps the AORN Foundation provide vital resources and education to perioperative nurses.
*Please note “PNW” when completing the form.
Be an Advocate
Perioperative Nurses Week is a perfect time to share more information about the important work you do with elected officials and your community. You can be an advocate for perioperative nursing by sending an email to your legislators, submitting a letter to the editor of your local paper, or requesting a proclamation.
