Why AORN Membership?

Join AORN to elevate your career and advance the profession.

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Become a Member and Empower Your Practice and Career

To ensure the continued safe care of your surgical patients, it's crucial to stay updated with the latest evidence-based practice recommendations. As a member of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) you gain exclusive access to:

  • Guidelines Implementation Resources: Access a comprehensive library of clinical tools to put evidence-based research into practice.
  • Continuing Education: Earn complimentary continuing nursing education (CNE) credits/contact hours.
  • Industry News and Research: Stay current with award-winning publications and quick-tip newsletters.
  • Career Development: Receive support for your current role and guidance for advancing to roles.
  • Advocacy: Your membership supports AORN's important work in advancing the profession in legislative and regulatory arenas nationwide.

Stay Sharp, Spend Less: Lower Membership Costs Are Here

As of Jan. 1, 2025, we reduced the cost of a 1-year standard AORN membership by more than 26% — now just $125 annually. Prefer flexibility? Monthly memberships are now $11.99. Same exceptional benefits—now more accessible. Learn More.

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Whether you’re new to the profession or an allied health partner, we have membership packages designed for you – with payment options as affordable as $11.99 per month.

Two-Month Trial Membership

Try AORN's trusted clinical tools, continuing education and join the largest perioperative community for just $1 for two months! 

After the trial, continue your membership for just $11.99 per month. Not satisfied? Cancel anytime. Need help signing up? Just follow the 4 easy steps below*.

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Join a Professional Nursing Organization

No matter what stage of your perioperative journey you’re in, you’ll get resources specific to your needs when you join the AORN community.

New OR Nurse

Step into the OR with confidence. Our New-to-Profession Membership, starting at just $50 per year, equips you with the essential tools and resources tailored to those beginning in their surgical nursing journey:

  • Instant access to the AORN Mobile App with Clinical FAQs and Pocket Cards
  • Over 200 free CNE contact hours to sharpen your skills
  • Must-read articles on clinical issues and fundamentals (AORN Journal & The Stitch)
  • Member Mentorship Program to guide your growth
  • Support as you prepare for the Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse (CFPN®)

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“I became an AORN member when I first started as an OR nurse. My AORN membership has provided me with educational material, guidelines, evidence, and articles to help me in my OR career. It also allows me to get involved in my local chapter and meet other members in my region.”

Stephanie Soliz, BSN, RN

Surgical Infection Preventionist

“Through my AORN membership, I have gained confidence in my nursing practice. AORN gives a strong voice for the operating room nurse and recommendations in policies and procedure which guide my practice. I am empowered as an operating room nurse because of the delegated members of AORN.”

Dawn Peters-Ukpong, RN, MSN, CNOR

Staff RN

Staff RN

Stay up to date on best practices and meet certification application and renewal with AORN's Standard Memberships, starting at just $11.99 per month. Favorite benefits include:

  • On-Demand Webinars and Journal CNE to keep you informed
  • Comprehensive Prep for CNOR® Online Course
  • Guideline Essentials for seamless implementation of best practices
  • Connect with peers through local and national networking opportunities

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Leader

Lead with impact. AORN's Leader Membership provides not only the critical clinical resources your team relies on, but also the strategic tools you need to drive success. Experience unmatched support with:

  • Best practices and resources to keep your staff up to date
  • An exclusive online networking group for leaders
  • Personalized executive career coaching
  • Insightful articles and webinars tailored for leaders
  • Special discounts on the Leadership Summit and advanced courses

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As an AORN member, I enjoy the business of the meetings and the socializing with fellow OR nurses at AORN Expo. To see the activity and hear discussion that take place is such a testament to the strength of AORN and its membership. The resources available to me as a nurse and perioperative leader are so valuable. I will always be an AORN member!”

Cherri Radford, RN, MSN, CNOR, NEA-BC

Nursing Director

“My AORN membership is the best value for the money when it comes to professional organizations. As an educator, I have memberships in other related nursing organizations, but none come close to the amount and variety of learning opportunities and professional practice materials as AORN. Well worth the annual dues.”

Liza Zerby, MN, RN, CNOR, CNAMB, NPD

Infection Preventionist

Educator

Transform your training approach with AORN's top-tier educational resources. Whether managing a formal program or addressing ad-hoc training needs, our Educator Membership ensures you save time, money, and vital resources. Key benefits include:

  • Fully customizable educational resources (Tool Kits)
  • Ready-to-use presentation templates and tools (Guideline Essentials)
  • Access to a vibrant clinical online forum (Periop Corner)
  • Direct access to expert perioperative guidance (Nurse Consult Line)

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AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for re-licensure. 

The Prep for CNOR Live program and Prep for CNOR Online program are designed strictly to be used as review and preparation for the CNOR® exam. CNOR® is a registered trademark of the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI). All rights reserved. CCI administers the CNOR® exam.

How to enroll in a Trial Membership:

  1. Log in to your AORN account or create a new one.
  2. Click “Membership” in the top navigation.
  3. Complete the membership creation steps.
  4. Select “Trial Membership” when prompted.

Note: One free trial per member. Available to new and RN members only. After the trial, membership will automatically convert to a monthly plan at $11.99 /month. Cancel anytime if not satisfied. Prep for CNOR® Online Course not valid with trial. Discounts to Global Surgical Conference & Expo not valid for Trial Members. 

Money paid to national AORN for products, services, and dues is not deductible for federal income tax purposes as a charitable contribution, but it may be deductible as a business expense. Donations to AORN are nondeductible. Donations to the AORN Foundation are deductible for federal tax purposes as charitable contributions. Under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, that portion of your membership dues used by AORN for lobbying expenses is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. AORN reasonably estimates that the nondeductible portion of the national membership dues for the 2025 tax year is 25.46% of annual dues, or forty-three dollars and twenty-nine cents ($43.29) per annual membership. AORN membership dues are nonrefundable and non-transferable. You may also renew by secure fax to 844-241-4050.