The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses is the national association committed to improving patient safety in the surgical setting.
Recent News & Announcements
We’ve extended the AORN Salary Survey to July 7—and we still need more responses to ensure the data truly represents the perioperative community....
Posted in AORN HQ Announcements
We're happy to announce that two new Specialty Assemblies have been formed! Both Healthcare Value Analysis and Perioperative Infection Prevention...
Posted in AORN HQ Announcements
The AORN Guideline for Care and Cleaning of Surgical Instruments will be available for public comment June 13, 2025 - July 13, 2025 at Online...
Posted in Public Commenting
Upcoming Events
On-Demand CE Activities
The Guideline for Sterilization provides guidance for perioperative teams about sterilizing reusable medical devices to be used in perioperative and procedural settings.
Clinical topics: Surgery
Offers 1.0 contact hour
Available until September 10, 2026
This presentation will review the new guideline for enhanced recovery after surgery.
Clinical topics: Surgery
Offers 1.0 contact hour
Available until October 17, 2026
Guideline for Surgical Attire with guidance for the perioperative RN for wearing surgical attire in semi-restricted and restricted areas, laundering, cleaning items, updates on disinfection criteria.
Clinical topics: Surgery
Offers 1.0 contact hour
Available until January 31, 2026