AORN Northwestern Pennsylvania Chapter
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
The AORN Perioperative Nursing Research Symposium provides an opportunity for perioperative nurses to present their research, EBP, or QI work in a...
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The Guideline for Care of the Patient Receiving Local-Only is open for public comment August 20 – September 20, 2025, at...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in Public Commenting
We’re inviting you to take a brief survey to share how you use the AORN Journal and how we can better support your professional needs. As a thank...
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Upcoming Events
Job Opportunities
Job Summary The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting with essential care tasks and...
Job Summary The Nurse Intern supports patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assisting with essential care tasks and...
Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning,...
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
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
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