Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

AORN Associate Membership (non-RN)

Directly access the perioperative community.

Not an RN? Not a problem. AORN’s Associate Membership provides non-RN industry professionals a way to show their support for perioperative nursing and interest in safe patient care. 

Associate Member Dues: $160*

Effective July 1, 2019, associate membership dues will increase by $10.


* Associate members do not receive the ANA affiliate membership and may not hold office or vote in the House of Delegates.

Associate Member Benefit Highlights

Most-loved associate member benefits include:

  • Digital subscription to ConnectOR, AORN’s quarterly industry-specific newsletter
  • Access to online perioperative community groups
  • Local and specialty networking events with OR nurses

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Who benefits from Associate Membership?

Non-RN industry professionals who want to:

  • Stay abreast of industry regulations
  • Be part of the perioperative nurse community
  • Attend networking events at a discounted price