Share the Impact

Share Your Story, Inspire the Future.

The AORN Foundation exists because of people like you—those who believe in the power of perioperative nurses to make surgery safe. Whether you’ve received a scholarship or given generously to support others, your story can inspire the next wave of support.

This tool kit makes it easy to share your experience with your network. Inside, you'll find:

  • Ready-to-use social media graphics and badges
  • Prompts to help you tell your journey in your own words
  • Templates for posting your image on social media

Share Your Impact with a Personalized Image

Use our editable image template to create a social-ready graphic that puts your story—and your face—front and center. It’s a powerful way to show how the AORN Foundation supports nurses who make surgery safe. Share on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Tell Us Your Story

Your experience can inspire others. Use the questions below to help shape your story—whether you’re a scholarship recipient, donor, or both. Share it on social media with your image and with your colleagues.

Questions for Recipients:

  • What did the scholarship/grant allow you to do?
  • How has this support impacted your nursing journey?
  • What would you say to donors considering giving?
  • How did you feel when you received this support?
  • What’s next for you?
  • What is your ultimate goal?

    Questions for Donors:

    • What inspired you to support the AORN Foundation?
    • Why is investing in perioperative nursing education important to you?
    • How does it feel to know your gift is helping nurses advance their careers?
    • Do you have a personal connection to nursing, surgical care, or a recipient’s story?
    • What impact do you hope your donation will have?
    • What would you say to someone considering making a gift?
    • Why do you believe in supporting the next generation of perioperative leaders?

    Wear It with Pride: Your AORN Foundation Badge

    Whether you received a scholarship or made a gift to support the future of perioperative nursing, this digital badge is for you. Download it, add it to your LinkedIn profile, email signature, or social media post—and let your network know how you're making a difference.

    Recipients: Celebrate your achievement and show how the Foundation helped you grow.

    Donors: Highlight your commitment to safe surgery and nurse advancement.

    Share Your Achievement with Your Hospital

    Receiving an AORN Foundation scholarship is a meaningful recognition of your commitment to advancing perioperative nursing—and it’s worth celebrating.

    We’ve created a sample press release that you can personalize and share with your hospital’s marketing or public relations department. Highlighting your award helps raise awareness of the value of continuing education and shows your organization’s investment in professional growth.

    Use the release to:

    • Celebrate your achievement with your peers and leadership
    • Highlight your hospital’s support for nursing excellence
    • Inspire others in your facility to pursue professional development opportunities

    Sample Press Release

    [Hospital Name] is proud to recognize [Full Name, Credentials], a perioperative nurse at [Unit/Department], who has been awarded a scholarship from the AORN Foundation to support ongoing professional development.

    The AORN Foundation has awarded scholarships to more than 3,000 nurses pursuing degrees, advanced certifications, and continuing education. This support helps perioperative nurses like [Last Name] maintain evidence-based knowledge and competencies that directly impact patient care.

    “This scholarship allows me to [insert brief personal quote—e.g., complete my degree, pursue certification, etc.],” said [Last Name]. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to grow and bring what I learn back to my team.”