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Local Education & Training Rooted in the Latest AORN Guidelines
In-person and interactive Guidelines Workshops are a perfect opportunity for any member of the perioperative team to expand their knowledge of how to implement evidence-based best practices in the OR. You'll learn about recent updates to AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, experience hands-on demos of the latest OR technologies, and build connections in your local periop community.
About the Events
- 1-day periop workshops happening in 6 cities - Registration Coming Soon
- Earn contact hours at interactive education sessions led by the authors of AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
- Explore technology and solutions for the OR while having some fun in the hands-on demonstration room
- Breakfast and lunch are included with registration
- Chances to win prizes, including registration to AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo
| Location | Date | Registration Info |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sept. 14, 2024 | Coming Soon |
| Denver, CO | Sept. 28, 2024 | Coming Soon |
| Boston, MA | Oct. 5, 2024 | Coming Soon |
| Chicago, IL | Oct. 19, 2024 | Coming Soon |
| Houston, TX | Nov. 2, 2024 | Coming Soon |
| Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Nov. 16, 2024 | Coming Soon |
Meet the Speakers
Karen deKay, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC
Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist
Karen deKay is a Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist at AORN. She is certified in perioperative nursing and infection control and has over twenty years of experience developing education.
Emily Jones, MSN, RN, CNOR, NPD-BC
Perioperative Practice Specialist
Emily authored the revisions to the AORN Guideline for surgical smoke safety and the AORN Guideline for prevention of venous thromboembolism.
Erin Kyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC
Editor in Chief, Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
Dr. Erin Kyle is the Editor-in-Chief of the Guidelines for Perioperative Practice at AORN where she works closely with the Nursing Practice team and the Guidelines Advisory Board in developing and updating AORN's 35 evidence-based guidelines.
Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, CNS-CP, CNOR, ACNS, ACNP, FAAN
Director of Evidence Based Perioperative Practice
Dr. Lisa Spruce is the Director of Evidence Based Perioperative Practice at AORN. She is responsible for the overall leadership of the products, services, and guidelines developed by AORN's Nursing Practice Team.
Amber Wood, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC, FAPIC
Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist
Amber is a Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist at AORN where she has served as lead author of several guidelines.
Renae Wright, DNP, RN, CNOR
Perioperative Practice Specialist
Dr. Wright is a Perioperative Practice Specialist for AORN. She is the lead author for the AORN Guideline for Minimally Invasive Surgery and the AORN Guideline for a Safe Environment of Care.
Why Your Peers Love Guidelines Workshops
“I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I feel it was an effective mix of talks with discussion, and informative hands-on sessions to expand upon the subject matter and how it can apply in our practice.”
"The most beneficial parts were hearing from the authors of the Guidelines and being able to ask them questions regarding things that come up in practice. Also, hearing what others are doing in practice and being able to take that back to my facilities.”
