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The perioperative community tells us they get the highest quality training, clinical resources, and implementation tools from Periop 101, eGuidelines+, and AORN CineMed Videos.

In today’s OR, competence must keep pace with the growing specificity of surgical practice. The AORN Specialty Course Library offers focused, evidence‑based education designed to extend clinical competence—case by case and specialty by specialty.

AORN President Darlene Murdock, MSN, BBA, RN, CNOR, CSSM, kicked off the 2026 AORN Congress on Saturday by welcoming members to New Orleans and leading the roll call.

Outgoing AORN President Darlene Murdock, MSN, BBA, RN, CNOR, CSSM, wrapped up her year-long term of office at the House of Delegates Tuesday, extending her appreciation to members, chapter officers, committees and task forces, board members, and the entire staff for their dedication and support.

AORN members approved four position statements and agreed to refer one back to the National Committee on Education during the First House of Delegates meeting at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo on Monday afternoon.

Check this page to see the list of Membership Daily Winners from AORN Expo 2026.

The new Emergency Preparedness Tool Kit includes an Emergency Preparedness Checklist. It's a ready-made roadmap to prevent gaps in representation and ensure that all critical functions—clinical, logistical, operational, safety, and communication—are accounted for from the beginning.

Truly effective succession planning in perioperative nursing is about preparation, not promotion. Embracing this perspective has helped us build a bench of leaders who are more confident, better informed, and more ready when opportunities arise. It's also strengthening engagement and retention among high-potential staff.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) has entered a strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson as part of the Mission Partner Program, marking an important focus on supporting perioperative nurses and advancing safe surgery.

Turnover pressure can lead to missed cleaning steps that increase infection risk. Focus on team accountability, proper disinfectant use, and sequencing to strengthen environmental hygiene between cases.

One nurse talks about advocating for a patient on his family's behalf.

Cardiac valve replacement surgery is one option for mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, aortic stenosis, or aortic insufficiency/regurgitation.

Although most colleagues are helpful and kind, some can be more difficult to work with. The Masked Maven provides advice on working with those challenging coworkers.

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.

This article will explore what job aids are, why you should consider using them, and how you can create them.

How can you keep motivation high to engage learners in continuous improvement? One way to increase learning engagement is through fun, games, and competition.

The nursing profession, while deeply rewarding, is fraught with unique stressors that can significantly impact mental health and well-being. This article aims to provide an overview of the problem, highlight key risk factors, and outline actionable prevention steps.

As a new nurse, how can I interact and develop relationships without gossiping?

This article will describe the VARK learning styles model, identify the characteristics of each learning style, and provide tips so you can support learners using their preferred style.

Entering unfamiliar surgical procedures as an orientee or recently trained nurse can be daunting. Utilize the preference card as a resource to alleviate fears and position yourself to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.