Latest News
Welcome back! Stay tuned for upcoming events in 2008-2009!
Upcoming Events
October 23, 2008
Product Awareness Fair
JFK, Conference Room
February 24, 2009
Chapter Meeting
JFK Medical Center
March 14-19, 2009
AORN Congress
Chicago, IL
Online registration is now open!
April 28, 2009
Chapter Meeting
Raritan Bay Medical Center
May 19, 2009
Elections
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Membership
To learn more about the AORN or to apply for membership, please visit the membership page.
About AORN
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) is the professional organization of perioperative nurses that unites its members by providing education, representation, and standards for quality patient care.
AORN represents more than 43,000 registered nurses who facilitate the management, teaching, and practice of perioperative nursing, or who are enrolled in nursing education or engaged in perioperative research. AORN's members participate in more than 340 chapters across the US and in Puerto Rico, 12 Specialty Assemblies, and 25 State Councils.
Mission Statement
The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures by providing practice support and professional development opportunities to perioperative nurses. AORN will collaborate with professional and regulatory organizations, industry leaders, and other healthcare partners who support our mission.
To learn more about the AORN or to apply for membership, please visit our membership page.