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AORN New to Profession Membership (RN)

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Starting in the field can be challenging, and new career salaries often don’t support association memberships. AORN’s new to profession membership provides those new to the perioperative field with access to updated industry information and tools to grow your career.

New to Profession Member Dues*

First Year of Membership: $50

Second and Third Renewal: $99 Per Year


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* Rates apply only to practicing RNs with 3 years or less perioperative nursing experience.

New to Profession Member Benefit Highlights

Most-loved new to profession member benefits include:

  • Full value of AORN membership at lower price
  • Guideline implementation tools
  • 200+ free CNE contact hours
  • Free career coaching

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See why AORN proudly supports new perioperative professionals.

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Who benefits from New to Profession Membership?

New (3 years or less) perioperative nurses who want to:

  • Tap into perioperative expertise from the perioperative community
  • Quickly implement best practices
  • Maintain industry knowledge and skills to prepare for career advancement