“I became an AORN member when I first started as an OR nurse. My AORN membership has provided me with educational material, guidelines, evidence, and articles to help me in my OR career. It also allows me to get involved in my local chapter and meet other members in my region.”
Become a Member and Empower Your Practice and Career
To ensure the continued safe care of your surgical patients, it's crucial to stay updated with the latest evidence-based practice recommendations. As a member of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) you gain exclusive access to:
- Guidelines Implementation Resources: Access a comprehensive library of clinical tools to put evidence-based research into practice.
- Continuing Education: Earn complimentary continuing nursing education (CNE) credits/contact hours.
- Industry News and Research: Stay current with award-winning publications and quick-tip newsletters.
- Career Development: Receive support for your current role and guidance for advancing to roles.
- Advocacy: Your membership supports AORN's important work in advancing the profession in legislative and regulatory arenas nationwide.
Key Benefits
Membership Tailored for Your Needs
Whether you’re new to the profession or an allied health partner, we have membership packages designed for you – with payment options as affordable as $11.99 per month.
Two-Month Trial Membership
Try AORN's trusted clinical tools, continuing education and join the largest perioperative community for just $1 for two months!
After the trial, continue your membership for just $11.99 per month. Not satisfied? Cancel anytime. Need help signing up? Just follow the 4 easy steps below*.
Join a Professional Nursing Organization
No matter what stage of your perioperative journey you’re in, you’ll get resources specific to your needs when you join the AORN community.
AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for re-licensure.
The Prep for CNOR Live program and Prep for CNOR Online program are designed strictly to be used as review and preparation for the CNOR® exam. CNOR® is a registered trademark of the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI). All rights reserved. CCI administers the CNOR® exam.
How to enroll in a Trial Membership:
- Log in to your AORN account or create a new one.
- Click “Membership” in the top navigation.
- Complete the membership creation steps.
- Select “Trial Membership” when prompted.
Note: One free trial per member. Available to new and RN members only. After the trial, membership will automatically convert to a monthly plan at $11.99 /month. Cancel anytime if not satisfied. Prep for CNOR® Online Course not valid with trial. Discounts to Global Surgical Conference & Expo not valid for Trial Members.
Money paid to national AORN for products, services, and dues is not deductible for federal income tax purposes as a charitable contribution, but it may be deductible as a business expense. Donations to AORN are nondeductible. Donations to the AORN Foundation are deductible for federal tax purposes as charitable contributions. Under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, that portion of your membership dues used by AORN for lobbying expenses is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. AORN reasonably estimates that the nondeductible portion of the national membership dues for the 2024 tax year is 24.92% of annual dues, or thirty-one dollars and fifteen cents ($31.15) per annual membership. AORN membership dues are nonrefundable and non-transferable. You may also renew by secure fax to 844-241-4050.