AORN Integrated Health Practices Specialty Assembly

AORN Integrated Health Practices Specialty Assembly

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.



Recent News & Announcements

Read AORN's full letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its proposed rulemaking on Reimagining and Improving Student Education....

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The American College of Surgeons has issued a call for abstracts to be presented at its 2026 Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference. The deadline...

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Voting for the AORN Board of Directors and Nominating Committee is now open. Your input helps shape leadership and priorities in our profession....

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Upcoming Events

MAR
18
Webinar/Online

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm ET

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MAR
19
Webinar/Online

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm ET

Posted in Education

APR
11
New Orleans, LA

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00am CT

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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

Perioperative team members will gain knowledge of the evidence-based recommendations included in the updated AORN guideline for sharps safety to help prevent sharps injuries.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until December 17, 2026

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Employers - Post a job

Job Opportunities

Saint Gabriel, LA · Position at Gifted Healthcare

Responsibilities Intensive Care Unit RNs (ICU RNs) specialize in delivering care to patients in intensive care units of hospitals and healthcare...

Schertz, TX · Position at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

IntroductionAre you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity....

Bray, OK · Position at Gifted Healthcare

Responsibilities Long Term Acute Care RNs (LTAC RNs) provide quality patient care during the patient assessment, intervention, and evaluation...

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