Beyond Expo: Year-Round Perioperative Nurse Education & Career Growth

Learning Doesn’t Stop After Expo

As a perioperative nurse, you’re constantly pushing yourself to be better. Sharper. More confident. The kind of nurse that commands the OR with poise and expertise. And if you’re looking to keep growing after the conference ends, you’re in the right place.

As a member of AORN you’re never alone. Whether you need professional guidance, career advancement, or support, AORN is your partner every step of the way.

Year-Round Education for Perioperative Nurses:

• Comprehensive perioperative courses for individuals, facilities, and ambulatory surgery centers (ASC)
• Leadership training to help nurses step into and thrive in management roles
• Evidence-based guidelines to ensure patient safety and perioperative excellence
• Continuing education (CNE) opportunities to keep you at the forefront of perioperative nursing

Year-Round Perioperative Education for Every Nurse (Continuing Education, Training & Certifications):

• Prep for CNOR® – Earn your CNOR certification and elevate your career while demonstrating your commitment to excellence in perioperative nursing.
• AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice – The gold standard in evidence-based patient safety and OR best practices.
• AORN Journal & CNE Articles – Access over 200 continuing education (CNE) credits annually, featuring cutting-edge clinical insights.
• AORN Recorded Webinars – Earn more than 50 additional CNE contact hours through expert-led surgical education.
• eGuidelines Plus – Provide facility-wide access to the latest AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice plus Guideline implementation resources designed to reinforce foundational learning and support day-to-day clinical practice.
• AORN CineMed Video Library – Get on-demand access to 40+ high-quality, evidence-based courses designed to increase competency and implementation of best practices in the OR. Each course includes a study guide and posttest, and the full library offers 50+ Contact Hours.
• AORN CineMed Perioperative Clips – Support your perioperative team with 90+ concise instructional videos designed to serve as evidence-based quick reference. Each clip is about 1 minute long and includes "how-to" instructions on essential procedures including prepping, positioning, draping, tourniquet care, and more.

Perioperative Leadership & Facility Solutions

AORN also supports nurse managers, perioperative educators, and surgical facility leaders with tailored education:

• Center for Perioperative Leadership – Build essential leadership and management skills to navigate challenges and thrive in your role with resources, education, and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities.
• Facility Group Membership – Provide your entire surgical team with access to AORN’s vast library of training courses, guidelines, and leadership resources.
• Ambulatory Surgery Solutions – Get specialized perioperative education to address challenges in ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), including shorter patient stays and rapid turnover times.

Discover Perioperative Leadership & Facility Education

The OR is fast-paced, high-pressure, and sometimes isolating. But with AORN, you’re never alone.When you step into that room, will you be ready?AORN isn’t just an education provider. It’s your career partner.

• Advance Your Career – Achieve certifications, build specialized expertise, and grow in your profession.
• Develop Leadership Skills – Gain the tools to lead and create positive change in your perioperative team.
• Stay Current with Evidence-Based Practices – Deliver safe, high-quality care backed by research-driven education.

AORN Expo may last only a few days, but your journey of learning and growth never ends. Stay connected, keep learning, and continue transforming perioperative nursing—every single day.Join AORN. Invest in Your Future.