Spotlight on Education
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.
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 have the opportunity to serve on national committees that shape and influence the perioperative profession.
Learn more about voting and how to get involved.
Periop Life
Regardless of what nursing specialty you work in or who you’re interacting with, kindness and caring always shine through says AORN President, Elizabeth Pincus, MSN, MBA, RN, ACNS-BC, CNS-CP, CNOR. In this week’s Periop Life entry, Pincus shares five ways nurses can make their mark and leave a legacy.
The emphasis on self-care and burnout prevention after the pandemic has almost become white noise in nursing, but are we actually practicing these wellness strategies?
Become a Corporate Sponsor
- Exhibit, sponsor, and reach highly engaged attendees at the largest surgical conference in the world
- Implement targeted advertising to strategically connect with the largest perioperative database in the U.S.
- 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 are honored to be included on the Newsweek and Statista America's Top Online Learning Providers Award List.
We have been recognized as a “Top Workplace” by The Denver Post, and our employee engagement scores are consistently in the highest category.


