The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses is the national association committed to improving patient safety in the surgical setting.
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
Recent News & Announcements
The AORN Guideline for the Safe Use of Surgical Energy Devices (title change from the Guideline for Electrosurgical Safety [ESU]) is open for...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in Public Commenting
Amy Young and Jennifer Pennock asked me to share this letter with this Specialty Assembly, and we will post it on the Government Affairs RNFA page....
Posted by Courtney Becker (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) in AORN HQ Announcements
AORN is hosting a Virtual Town Hall and Special Business meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 5:00pm Mountain Time. Members will be asked to...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements
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