AORN Clinical Nurse Educator Group
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) aims to unite registered nurses in maintaining the highest professional standards of perioperative nursing practice to encourage optimal care of the patient before, during and after operative and other invasive procedures.
Recent News & Announcements
Looking for clinical resources at your fingertips? The AORN Mobile App now includes updates to Guideline Essentials. NEW & Updated Guideline...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements
You are invited to attend the 2nd annual Southeast Councils of Perioperative Nurses Conference November 1-2, 2025, in St. Augustine, Florida. click...
Posted by Sonja Furr in conference
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:00am ET
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm CT
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