Welcome to the AORN eChapter!
eChapter of AORN is a dynamic, virtual organization that provides online opportunities for busy perioperative nurses to remain fully involved in information, education, networking, and other professional activities.
Recent News & Announcements
We're happy to announce that two new Specialty Assemblies have been formed! Both Healthcare Value Analysis and Perioperative Infection Prevention...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements
"Infection Prevention: A Multidisciplinary approach to improve patient care outcomes in the perioperative continuum." Subject Matter Expert: Anne...
Posted by Gilda Gilbert in CE
The AORN Guideline for Care and Cleaning of Surgical Instruments will be available for public comment June 13, 2025 - July 13, 2025 at Online...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in Public Commenting
Events
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00am ET
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00am ET
Job Opportunities
University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Level II for a nursing job in North Miami, Florida. Job...
University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Level II for a nursing job in North Miami, Florida. Job Description...
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