Candidate for Nominating Committee (Two to be Elected)

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Erica Basora, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR, is a Clinical Specialist Nurse at Northside Hospital Atlanta, Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida; a Master of Science in hospitality management and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Central Florida, Orlando; and a Master of Science in nurse leadership from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona.

Basora has been a perioperative nurse for nine years and a member of AORN for six years. She is a member of

• Peach State AORN (2017-present)
• the Georgia Council of periOperative Registered Nurses (2017-present)
• the Clinical Nurse Educator Specialty Assembly (2017-present)

Basora has attended Congress six times in the past 10 years, each time as a delegate.

Highlights of Basora’s service to AORN include that she is

• a member of the Board Chapter Engagement Task Force (2023-present)
• treasurer of the Georgia Council of periOperative Registered Nurses (2023-present)
• a member of the Peach State AORN Board of Directors (2020-present)

She has been

• a member of the Board Engagement Task Force (2022-2023)
• a member of the Georgia Council of periOperative Registered Nurses Board of Directors (2017-2021)
• president of Peach State AORN (2019-2020)
• president-elect of Peach State AORN (2018-2019)
• a speaker at the Georgia Council of periOperative Registered Nurses, “Leveraging AI to Promote Your Perioperative Organization and Engage Members: The Art of Nursing” (2023)
• a panel speaker at AORN Expo, “Fostering Our Future Nurses Through a Culture of Engagement” (2023)
• a speaker at AORN Expo, “A Journey to Self-Publishing: Impacting Health Literacy” (2023)

In other leadership roles, Basora is

• a member of the Chattahoochee Technical College Surgical Technology Program Advisory Committee (2021-present)

She has been

• contributor for the OR Today featured cover article “Leveraging AI to Promote Your Perioperative Organization” (2024)
• author of the children’s book Little Miss Goes to Surgery (2022)

In her community, Basora is

• a member of New Life Church (2021-present)

She has been

• a presenter for Career Day at Macedonia Elementary School (2023)

Election Statement

As leaders, it is our responsibility to develop sustainable strategies and empower capable individuals to successfully navigate the evolving landscape of our field. With AI and surgical innovations transforming perioperative nursing, our organization must remain at the forefront. This requires recruiting new perioperative members, engaging and supporting our current members, and honoring the wisdom of our retired colleagues. Our strength is rooted in our unwavering commitment to our members, driving both innovation and unity within our community.

With years of teaching experience, nine years in perioperative practice, and six years of dedicated involvement with AORN, I have consistently focused on member engagement and innovative solutions. Leading through the pandemic has taught me the value of resilience, creativity, and adaptability. My leadership is grounded in a servant’s heart, dedicated to empowering others and advocating passionately for the perioperative community. This is reflected in my advocacy for surgical smoke legislation, where I’ve strived to create safer environments for our community. Additionally, my children’s book, Little Miss Goes to Surgery, aims to boost health literacy and inspire future OR professionals.

If elected to the Nominating Committee, I will advocate for leaders who truly represent our diverse membership and are committed to fostering innovation and meaningful engagement. I pledge to be your advocate in selecting the best candidates who will lead us forward. Together, we can create a more connected and resilient community, unified by our collective strength. I humbly ask for your vote to continue serving you and the AORN community.