AORN Pediatric Group
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) aims to unite registered nurses in maintaining the highest professional standards of perioperative nursing practice to encourage optimal care of the patient before, during and after operative and other invasive procedures.
On-Demand CE Activities
The Guideline for Sterilization provides guidance for perioperative teams about sterilizing reusable medical devices to be used in perioperative and procedural settings.
Clinical topics: Surgery
Offers 1.0 contact hour
Available until September 10, 2026
This presentation will review the new guideline for enhanced recovery after surgery.
Clinical topics: Surgery
Offers 1.0 contact hour
Available until October 17, 2026
Guideline for Surgical Attire with guidance for the perioperative RN for wearing surgical attire in semi-restricted and restricted areas, laundering, cleaning items, updates on disinfection criteria.
Clinical topics: Surgery
Offers 1.0 contact hour
Available until January 31, 2026
Recent News & Announcements
AORN is hosting a Virtual Town Hall and Special Business meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 5:00pm Mountain Time. Members will be asked to...
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We're happy to announce that two new Specialty Assemblies have been formed! Both Healthcare Value Analysis and Perioperative Infection Prevention...
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Looking for clinical resources at your fingertips? The AORN Mobile App now includes updates to Guideline Essentials. NEW & Updated Guideline...
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:15pm ET
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm CT