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AORN has announced the 2026 Class of Fellows of AORN (FAORN), celebrating perioperative nurse leaders whose lifelong contributions strengthen surgical safety and elevate perioperative practice. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in leadership, education, research, and evidence-based clinical care.

Nursing professional development practitioners must be knowledgeable about learning theories in education and educational psychology to design effective classroom learning experiences. Structured onboarding programs support transition to practice and can influence nurse satisfaction and retention.

Novice nurses can help enhance patient care by prioritizing punctuality in commencing the first case, efficiently managing turnaround times, and implementing evidence-based protocols. This article will explore ways to make every minute count in patient care.

Perioperative Nurses Week is a time for perioperative nurses to celebrate and recognize the clinical excellence, advocacy, dedication, and compassion they bring to every perioperative patient.

Leaders can uncover the shame and fear in a team member to help them thrive. Use these tips, such as showing the evidence, to unravel imposter syndrome.

Are you compliant? Avoid Joint Commission’s three most common and costly citations with expert tips from Joint Commission's Lisa DiBlasi Moorehead.

AORN has joined forces with the Uniformed Services University, Brooke Army Medical Center, and military nurse educators to create member-exclusive webinars. The collaboration translates real-world military and clinical experience into evidence-based learning.

Taking responsibility for an entire service line can be a daunting endeavor. This article provides eight tips for perioperative nurses to set themselves up for success as a service line lead.

Test your knowledge about local anesthetic systemic toxicity with this five-question quiz.

Explore 5 practical strategies to build a people-first culture in the OR, including hiring for engagement, fostering psychological safety, and leading with trust. These leadership approaches help perioperative teams feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.

Rising labor costs, tariffs, and shifting reimbursements are straining healthcare systems, making it harder to sustain costly inpatient care.

Preventing physical injury on the job is a leader's responsibility, whether you are leading 300 FTEs, or precepting one new nurse.

Leaders can take an active role in scaling AI to perioperative care.

Use these insights to stay ahead of payor practice changes and reduce your risk for an audit.

Learn how VP Dio Sumagaysay implemented a cloud-based AI/ML solution across 53 ORs.

Small perioperative teams in rural settings are proving that lean staffing doesn’t limit success. With flexible roles, clear communication, shared ownership, and smart resource use, rural OR nurses are finding new ways to grow case volume, strengthen safety, and deliver high-quality surgical care.

The updated 2026 AORN Guideline for Instrument Cleaning introduces several new and updated recommendations, including enhanced PPE, borescope inspections, cooling devices for decontamination staff, cleaning verification, perfusion technology for lumened instruments, and protocols for delayed processing. Find key takeaways that strengthen safety and standardization in the perioperative settings.

Three States Hold Hearings on Surgical Smoke in October.

Reflecting on the journey of a Periop 101 nursing cohort, this article highlights the transformation from novice to confident perioperative nurses, emphasizing the role of leadership and teaching strategies in fostering professional growth and resilience.

Robotic-assisted surgery demands precision and teamwork. Discover five practical strategies to help perioperative teams strengthen communication, build confidence, and improve patient safety in the robotic OR.