Bring on 2025: Breaking Periop Barriers Together

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Kickstart 2025 with inspiration, innovation, and connection. Discover the future of perioperative care in Boston.

Periop Finance & Operations

Leaders, build your confidence in FTE and capital budgeting.

Leadership Insights Delivered Monthly

Join Center for Perioperative Leadership's live panel discussion series, Leader Exchange.

The AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice book is the foundational source of evidence-based recommendations needed in every OR. The 2025 edition includes 36 Guidelines and critical updates.

News & Updates

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David Wyatt named new AORN CEO

David will focus on workforce development and advancing evidence-based practices. Read the release.

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HealthStream Customers

Periop 101 is now only available through AORN for renewal/purchase. See what this means for you. View Details.

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Design & Construction Tool Kit

Get expert guidance on every phase of surgical suite and OR construction, from design to project completion. Design with Confidence.

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Webinars: Guideline Updates

Members-only webinars for managing patient temperature and reducing sharps injuries. Learn What's New.

Using evidence-based guidelines, AORN defines the standards that help keep healthcare workers and surgical patients safe – while also providing education and resources to support high-quality care.

Elevate Your Practice: Exclusive Member Benefits

Access Guidelines Essentials implementation tools, a wealth of educational materials, clinical best practices with complimentary continuing education contact hours, and more to enhance your skills.

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Spotlight on Education

AORN Governance

A 12-member Board of Directors, chosen from and elected by the membership, are responsible for the strategic vision and financial sustainability of AORN.

Members also are elected to the National Nominating Committee, which approves candidates for the ballot.

Read about the 2025-2026 candidates and national voting.

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  • Exhibit, sponsor, and reach highly engaged attendees at the largest surgical conference in the world
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  • Strategically support face-to-face events, education, and guideline resources
  • Gather first-hand insight on your products or services from perioperative professionals who use them every day

AORN Distinguished Awards and Recognition

AORN is honored to receive a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) award from the Denver Business Journal.

We have been recognized as a “Top Workplace” by The Denver Post, and our employee engagement scores are consistently in the highest category.

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