AORN Education and Upcoming Events

Are you strategizing how to effectively meet staffing and workload demands, while future-proofing your efficiency initiatives? Hear key insights into how new technology can be utilized to transform care in the OR.

Rub elbows with some of the brightest minds in our industry and immerse yourself in the business/management side of perioperative nursing.

Review significant changes to the guideline, including hand over communication, cleaning verification testing, and drying of devices after HLD.

Medical Laser Safety for Operators is a 2.0 CH course that prepares perioperative laser operators to reduce risk to patients and healthcare staff during medical laser procedures.

This self-paced, online course equips nurses serving as the designated medical laser safety lead with the latest information to reduce risk and implement safety procedures to keep patients and OR staff safe.

Medical Laser Safety for Operators is a 2.0 CH course that prepares perioperative laser operators to reduce risk to patients and healthcare staff during medical laser procedures.

AORN now offers an Adult Medication Safety Assessment that can be used as an on-boarding tool to establish a baseline level of knowledge on medications and also knowledge of Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices.

Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Medication Safety: Guideline Update 2024.

Understand safe and accurate administration and documentation of intraoperative medications and solutions.

Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice - Minimally Invasive Surgery: Guideline Update 2023.

We’re working on upcoming sessions centered around topics submitted by our audience. Check back soon for new releases! Have an idea for a future topic, or interested in becoming a panelist for Leader Exchange? Contact Jake Runion at [email protected].

Learn how to prepare for, recognize, and treat various obstetric emergencies that may arise during pregnancy.

This webinar delves into the ongoing and necessary battle against racism in our profession, emphasizing why this work remains crucial in today's healthcare landscape. This webinar offers a valuable opportunity for reflection, education, and action.

Outpatient surgery leaders will experience educational opportunities and learn about new technologies that support improved patient care in outpatient settings. Attend September 30 – October 1, 2026.