Nursing Research

AORN believes:

• Research should be the foundation for perioperative nursing practice.
• Evidence-based practice is fundamental to quality patient care.
• Incorporating research findings into perioperative nursing practice is a critical component of the continuing effort to improve patient outcomes.

 Evidence-based practice

Register for the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Course, which is based on the model used to appraise evidence supporting AORN’s recommended practices. This course is available to AORN members at a discounted rate.

Need a topic for Research?

The AORN Nursing Research Committee has identified several categories to consider.

Need literature search assistance?

Visit Library Services for frequently asked questions and contact information.

Need additional information?

Check out our additional resources for funding, research societies, assistance doing searches and many other topics.

Would you like to present your research as a poster?

At the AORN Congress each year there are several Research Posters available for review and for earning contact hours. 

Would you like to use AORN's membership database?

Check out our Guidelines for use of AORN's Membership Database.

Would you like to apply for a research grant?

There are currently no research grants available. Please check back later.