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35 Guidelines & 6 Critical Updates

The foundational source of evidence-based guidelines needed in every OR.

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News & Updates
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HealthStream Customers

Periop 101 is now only available through AORN for renewal/purchase. See what this means for you. View Details.

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AORN Fellowship

See what it means to add the FAORN distinction to your credentials and get ready to apply by Sept 15. Learn More.

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It’s Time to Apply

Applications for the Individual Achievement Awards & Award for Excellence are now open through Sept. 30. Apply Now.

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Periop Talk

Podcast and video series with professional and clinical tips to enhance your career. Watch or Listen.

Join AORN as we share the story of surgical advancements, the evolution of nursing and improved patient outcomes.

Membership and Periop Community

The Future of the AORN Member Mentor Program is Here! Sign up today for the new AORN Member Mentor Program platform to connect with the mentor or mentee who best matches your professional needs.

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Spotlight on Education

Prepare for Success on the CNOR Exam

Prep for CNOR® Online is a self-paced course that helps to prepare you for success on the CNOR Exam and to support your professional development.
Included with AORN Membership when joining or renewing.

Learn More About Prep for CNOR® Online

When you enroll in the Presale for the revamped ASC administrator course, you’ll receive bonus registration to the ASC Academy: Infection Prevention Online Course.

Designed for new and returning labor and delivery nurses who participate in Cesarean section procedures, this hybrid course provides the necessary clinical foundation for safe surgical practice.

This online facility subscription provides access to the most current AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice and comes with a complete set of implementation tools and resources to empower your team to apply standardized techniques facility-wide.
3.5 CH, 3.5 AEU

A Guide to Governance provides ASC Leaders necessary training on governance, licensure, preparation for accreditation survey, and credentialing. This interactive course also includes various implementation tools, along with video-based instructions, to take the guesswork out of putting your knowledge into practice.

Periop 101: A Core Curriculum OR is the premier perioperative nurse education program for RNs entering the perioperative specialty.

Register for this foundational training designed for new ambulatory surgery administrators. Gain the executive and business skills required to run a successful ASC.

This course provides an overview of the anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults and reviews the developmental stages that establish the basis for safe care. Learners will be able to use knowledge from this course to formulate an age-appropriate plan of care throughout the perioperative process.


4.5 CH, 4.5 AEU, 3 IPCH

This interactive course is the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leader's go-to resource for navigating the annual ASC Quality Reporting submission, which is vital to the success of your surgery center.

Using evidence-based guidelines, AORN defines the standards that help keep healthcare workers and surgical patients safe – while also providing education and resources to support high-quality care.

AORN Governance

A 12-member Board of Directors, chosen from and elected by the membership, are responsible for the strategic vision and financial sustainability of AORN.

Members also are elected to the National Nominating Committee, which approves candidates for the ballot.

Learn more about voting and how to get involved.

Periop Life

This week's Periop Life blog explores the transformative power of game-based learning in perioperative education.

The Great Resignation represents an ongoing trend where employees are leaving their jobs in record numbers. Here’s how ASCs can develop a strong succession strategy.

Become a Corporate Sponsor

  • Exhibit, sponsor, and reach highly engaged attendees at the largest surgical conference in the world
  • Implement targeted advertising to strategically connect with the largest perioperative database in the U.S.
  • Strategically support face-to-face events, education, and guideline resources
  • Gather first-hand insight on your products or services from perioperative professionals who use them every day

AORN Distinguished Awards and Recognition

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

We have been recognized as a “Top Workplace” by The Denver Post, and our employee engagement scores are consistently in the highest category.

Denver Business Journal - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards