Purchase the AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice with AORN membership to save $125 on your order.* Offer ends 3/31/23. Restrictions apply.

As ASCs tackle more complex cases, anesthesia providers must be prepared for difficult and often unanticipated issues.

3 New AORN Fellows to Be Honored. AORN recognizes members for their dedication and achievements.

Save $70 on membership when you join AORN or renew with your conference registration. (restrictions apply) Plus, you’ll also save up to $340 on registration with member pricing and receive exclusive member benefits year-round. Valid through 3/31/23.

There are now 11 states with surgical smoke laws on the books. Since 2019, AORN members in New Jersey have been working to get surgical smoke evacuation legislation enacted, and their efforts came to fruition on Monday, March 13, when Governor Murphy signed A356/S732 into law.

Two of AORN’s Center for Excellence Award recipients share what sparked their journey and tips for success.

Protect staff from hazardous medication exposures, prevent patient injury or death caused by contaminated compounded meds, and consider use of safer technology. Get an inside look at three major medication safety risks threatening surgical staff and patients and specific evidence-based recommendations for periop staff.

Updated AORN Guideline for Prevention of VTEs focuses on preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from forming within the legs during or after surgery. All perioperative nurses need to be aware of these updates as patient safety is paramount.

Save $70 on membership when you join AORN or renew with your conference registration. (restrictions apply) Plus, you’ll also save up to $340 on registration with member pricing and receive exclusive member benefits year-round. Valid through 3/31/23.

Nearly a year after the landmark case, providers discuss how nurses fear the criminalization of medical mistakes. A panel of providers discuss a profession in peril, shared accountability and the future of ‘Just Culture.’

AORN Virtual Town Hall and Special Business Meeting, 3/15/23. 4pm PT | 5pm MT | 6pm CT | 7pm ET. Agenda: Details about AORN Expo 2023; Membership vote on new AORN position statements. Open to AORN Members, registration required.

Application are being accepted for the 2023 – 2024 school year. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2023. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions before completing an application.

Review best practices for prevention of RSIs, including strategies and adjunct technologies you and your team can implement. (1.5 CH available for AORN members). Our CNE library will help you maintain your license or certification requirements with over 200 free AORN Journal CNE contact hours.

In this AORN webinar, you'll gain knowledge of recent updates to the Guideline for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism and strategies for implementation. This webinar reflects the newest edition of the AORN Guideline. Earn 1.0 CH.

If common infection risks such as incorrect hand hygiene or not following disinfectant contact time recommendations are happening in your OR, your facility could be a ticking time bomb for a dangerous and costly outbreak.

Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP, the founder and CEO of the Healthy Workforce Institute, says it’s up to nurse leaders to determine the culture in their department and deal with negative behaviors.

Are you a lover of all things AORN? We’re looking for volunteers to help spread the word about AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2023 and to help onsite in San Antonio from April 1-4.

The AORN Foundation earned its 2023 Platinum Seal from Candid (formerly GuideStar). This seal demonstrates our commitment to transparency so donors can confidently support our work with trust. Read about our impact in our latest annual report.

Get a preview of a new presentation: Millennial Leadership in the OR: The Collaborative Workstyle, which will be held at the Leadership Summit at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2023.

In this AORN webinar, you'll review key points and updates to the AORN Guideline for Hand Hygiene that are instrumental to both patient and personnel safety. This webinar reflects the newest edition of the AORN Guideline. Earn 1.0 CH.