Clinical Guidelines and CME Resources for Nurses

Whether you're a nursing student building a foundation in the specialty, a registered nurse staying on top of the latest guidelines and best practices, or a facility looking for accessible online resources to offer to your team, AORN has a selection of research-backed materials for you.

Deliver safe perioperative patient care and achieve operating room safety. AORN's Guidelines for Perioperative Practice provide evidence-based standards.

Based on AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, the gold-standard in evidence-based recommendations, these point-of-care tools help you implement best practices on the job for more than 30 clinical guidelines.

Get evidence-based answers to critical questions for perioperative professionals at AORN. Our clinical resource hub includes guidelines, Whitepapers, & more.

Join AORN to access member tool kits on Robotics, Endovascular Hybrid OR, Magnetic Resonance Hybrid OR, and so much more.

Get the latest updates, press releases, and expert insights on perioperative nursing, promoting patient safety and advancing surgical care practices.

The Stitch is a digital hub for novice perioperative nurses (in their first 18-24 months) and their supporting educators and preceptors.

Learn about and order the latest edition of the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice book.