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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.
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.
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) announces the launch of the AORN Center of Excellence (COE) in Surgical Safety: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) award program.
The 2025 AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, the premier event for perioperative nurses and the entire surgical team, takes place April 5-8, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.
AORN’s DEI Chapter Project united 14 chapters, aiding 1,500 people with school supplies, coats, food, and more.
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Wyatt, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN, as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective February 10.
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is proud to announce the 2025 inductees into the Fellowship of AORN (FAORN), an esteemed recognition awarded to perioperative nursing leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.
Linda K. Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN, the CEO and Executive Director of AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses), has announced her plans to retire at the end of this year after a new CEO is selected.
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) proudly announces the recognition of nine distinguished individuals as Fellows of AORN, a prestigious acknowledgment reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and contributions to the field of perioperative nursing.
AORN is honored to receive a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) award from the Denver Business Journal.
For this year's National Time Out Day, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and The Joint Commission are focusing on the full attention of all team members during the Time Out, as well as the importance of visible site markings.
Perioperative Association is Only Nursing Organization on Newsweek Top-50 List.
Governor Kathy Hochul shows commitment to safe workplaces for operating room staff in New York State.
Educational resources provide guidelines for evidence-based practice.
Get clinical answers to frequently asked questions about transmission-based precautions for monkeypox infection.
National Time Out Day draws attention to the need for everyone on the surgical team to pause before the procedure begins in order to make sure all are on the same page about the right patient, right site and right procedure. As we mark this milestone, we shift our focus from recognizing the importance of the surgical time out to ensuring that surgical teams are making adequate time for the time out.
Statement from AORN concerning sterilization wrap.
AORN Statement Regarding Forced Hysterectomy Allegations
Statement from AORN
