Call for Abstracts: Perioperative Nursing Research Symposium
Perioperative Nurses Leading Research
Whether you're already a devoted researcher, or curious about how you might make your mark on perioperative practice through a research project, join your colleagues at AORN's annual Perioperative Nursing Research Symposium taking place live online over two 4-hour sessions, January 21 & 22, 2026.
Share Your Discoveries with Your Periop Community
The AORN Perioperative Nursing Research Symposium provides an opportunity for perioperative nurses to present their research, EBP, or QI work in a thought-provoking environment to foster meaningful connections and receive recognition for their work.
We are accepting abstracts for presentations for next year’s symposium now through September 30th at 11:59pm MST.
Why Participate
AORN believes it is vital for nurses to contribute to the body of scientific knowledge around the care of surgical patients from the nursing perspective. This complimentary symposium spotlights how perioperative nursing research is shaping the profession, advancing evidence-based practices, and improving patient care and outcomes.
Participants will:
- Learn how to fill gaps in evidence and advance perioperative practice.
- Interact with colleagues who will present their research.
- Discover the steps to disseminate evidence-based practice or research project findings.
- Get ideas and mentoring from leading periop nurse researchers.
Outstanding presenters will be invited to share their research and projects at the AORN Expo 2026 in New Orleans (includes complimentary registration)!
“As an AORN clinical guideline author, I deeply appreciate the tremendous value of perioperative nursing research. These meaningful contributions play a crucial role in enhancing patient and team safety. Events like this symposium provide a platform to champion high-quality research and advance the field of perioperative nursing science.”
