AORN Membership Types
No matter what stage of your perioperative journey you’re in, you’ll get resources specific to your needs. View AORN’s different membership types below.
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RN Memberships
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New to Profession Membership
Being new to the operating room – and the starting salary that comes with it – is challenging. Get information and tools to grow your career with AORN’s New to Profession Membership for only $50.
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Standard Membership
Get resources you need to advance your career, network at the national and local level, and implement best practices.
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Leader Membership
Whether you’re new to managing or are a seasoned executive, get the education, resources, and support you need to lead your team forward.
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Group Membership (RN and Non-RN)
Available for Ambulatory Surgical centers, facilities, or industry partners to meet the education and professional development needs of new and experienced perioperative nursing staff.
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AORN/APSNA Membership
This joint membership with the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association gives OR nurses dedicated to the pediatric surgical specialty the benefits of both association communities.
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Retired Membership
Help mentor the younger generation of perioperative nurses and stay connected with the latest in perioperative nursing for only $40.
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Associate Membership
Not an RN? Not a problem. Provides industry professionals a way to show their support for perioperative nursing and interest in safe patient care.
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Student Membership
Already on your path to becoming an OR nurse? Get tools and resources to prepare for a challenging and fulfilling career for only $20.
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