Press Releases

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Wyatt, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN, as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective February 10.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is proud to announce the 2025 inductees into the Fellowship of AORN (FAORN), an esteemed recognition awarded to perioperative nursing leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.

Linda K. Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN, the CEO and Executive Director of AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses), has announced her plans to retire at the end of this year after a new CEO is selected.

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) proudly announces the recognition of nine distinguished individuals as Fellows of AORN, a prestigious acknowledgment reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and contributions to the field of perioperative nursing.

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

For this year's National Time Out Day, the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and The Joint Commission are focusing on the full attention of all team members during the Time Out, as well as the importance of visible site markings.

Perioperative Association is Only Nursing Organization on Newsweek Top-50 List.

Governor Kathy Hochul shows commitment to safe workplaces for operating room staff in New York State.

Educational resources provide guidelines for evidence-based practice.

Get clinical answers to frequently asked questions about transmission-based precautions for monkeypox infection.

National Time Out Day draws attention to the need for everyone on the surgical team to pause before the procedure begins in order to make sure all are on the same page about the right patient, right site and right procedure. As we mark this milestone, we shift our focus from recognizing the importance of the surgical time out to ensuring that surgical teams are making adequate time for the time out.

Statement from AORN

Statement from AORN concerning sterilization wrap.

AORN Statement Regarding Forced Hysterectomy Allegations

Statement from AORN

Statement from AORN concerning Surgical Expo 2020.

AORN offices statement concerning office hours.

AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2020 FAQs

Health Scholars, the company recognized for voice-directed critical healthcare VR simulations including advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and Pediatric Assessment Training™, is announcing a partnership with the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to provide Health Scholars’ Fire in the OR™ Virtual Reality Simulation product to surgical facilities.