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.

AORN provides clinical tool kits that are consistently updated to new standards & best practices. Find open access resources & members-only exclusives here.

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.