AORN’s Mission Partner Program

Aligned in purpose. Advancing perioperative excellence.

Long-term Partnerships Shaping the Future of the OR

The AORN Mission Partner Program is our highest and most comprehensive strategic partnership, designed for global industry leaders seeking an elevated, long-term role in advancing safe surgery through year-round engagement, thought leadership, and direct connection with the perioperative community.

Global industry leaders offer the insight and expertise that inspire ongoing innovation.

An AORN Mission Partnership offers a direct path to sustained visibility, credible impact, and year-round engagement with the perioperative professionals who define safe surgery.

What it Means to be a Mission Partner

The Mission Partner Program aligns global industry leaders with AORN’s mission to empower the perioperative profession and advance safe surgery.

A shared mission, however, is only the starting point.

An AORN Mission Partnership turns alignment into long-term value by creating consistent opportunities to lead, engage, and earn trust across the perioperative profession.

How Mission Partners Put Commitment Into Practice

Strengthen Strategic Partnerships

Build lasting relationships grounded in shared values: Mission Partnership aligns your organization with AORN's mission, leadership, and unmatched network of perioperative professionals.

Enhance Brand Visibility

Gain prominent, year-round exposure across AORN platforms, events, and communications, where perioperative leaders already look for trusted guidance.

Drive Thought Leadership

Share expertise through high-value educational content, collaborative initiatives, and clinical dialogue that respects the profession and elevates practice.

Create Meaningful Engagement

Connect directly with AORN executives and members through live events, curated experiences, and digital channels designed for real interaction.

Our Mission Partners

Together with our Mission Partners, AORN is advancing perioperative excellence and supporting the OR professionals who make surgery safe.

Explore how each Mission Partner is contributing to the future of perioperative care:

Stryker

Stryker, one of the world's leading medical technology companies, is a proud AORN Mission Partner and the first organization to enter this highest level of strategic partnership.

Where Our Mission Partners Make the Biggest Impact

Mission Partners engage directly with the perioperative community through AORN’s most influential platforms and events, including:

  • AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo
  • Corporate Council meetings
  • Perioperative Nurses Week activities

These moments create opportunities for dialogue, education, and relationship-building with perioperative leaders nationwide.

Interested in becoming a Mission Partner?

Join AORN in building long-term impact through purposeful, mission-aligned partnerships.

For more information on the qualifications and commitment level required to become a Mission Partner, please reach out to [email protected].

Thank You

The Mission Partner Program is made possible by our sponsors through the AORN Foundation.