Whether you are aspiring to management, recently moved into a new leadership position, or are an experienced nurse executive, AORN’s Center for Nursing Leadership is focused on supporting your need for continued professional development in managing the business side of perioperative services.
Leadership Events
Leadership Summit
The Leadership Summit, March 28-April 1, 2020, at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, focuses on the management and business-side of perioperative nursing. Hear from industry experts on critical issues facing the surgical suite and learn about the coming revolutionary OR technology while touring AORN’s OR Innovation Suite in the Expo Hall. Event Info
Nurse Leadership Seminar
AORN’s Nurse Leadership Seminar is a small-group setting where experienced and emerging OR leaders openly discuss industry-wide issues, share best practices, and problem-solve together. The 2019 Fall topic is How to Develop a High-Performance Team. Event Info
Global Surgical Conference & Expo
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo is the premier educational conference and trade show for perioperative nurses, team members, and industry partners. Customize your education by attending the Management/Leadership track sessions. Event Info
Leadership Resources
AORN Leader Membership
AORN’s leader membership is designed for perioperative nurse leaders who need solutions beyond clinical challenges, like staffing and budgeting, while also supporting your professional passion. Learn More
Facility Solutions
Improve your patient outcomes, keep costs down, and ensure your facility or health system is survey-ready. AORN’s evidence-based perioperative solutions encompass the resources and support that your facility - and entire system - can leverage to drive patient safety and improve team performance. Learn More
Guideline Essentials
Guideline Essentials are online implementation tools that help you and your entire perioperative team apply AORN’s evidence-based guidelines in everyday practice. Learn More
Leadership Online Courses
Build your perioperative financial and managerial decision-making skill sets with leader-specific online courses. Learn More
Professional Development Online Courses
Cultivate perioperative leadership and accountability, and gain skills to address legal and risk management challenges with online courses geared toward professional development. Learn More
Leadership and Professional Development Webinars
AORN’s recorded webinars cover a variety of topics for your continuing development as a perioperative leader. Learn More
Nurses on Boards Coalition
Join the campaign to help ensure that at least 10,000 nurses are on boards by 2020. Learn More