AORN Sterile Processing and Materials Management 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.
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Upcoming Events
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
Job Opportunities
Department/Unit:Vascular Surgery -C5Work Shift:Night (United States of America)Salary Range:$83,200.00 - $93,184.00The clinical Nurse contributes...
Description Location: UCHealth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado SpringsDepartment: Intensive Care UnitWork Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours...
Responsibilities Emergency Room RNs (ER RNs) record present symptomology, as well as collect a thorough patient history. The ER RN assesses, plans,...