AORN

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses is the national association committed to improving patient safety in the surgical setting.

02/21/2026

Register now for AORN’s Meet the Candidate Live Town Hall

February 28, 10am-12pm MST: https://bit.ly/49TahIr

Learn about the key issues impacting perioperative nursing and how the candidates plan to address today’s challenges and help shape the future of your profession.

Following the candidate speeches, join a virtual meet and greet to ask questions and connect directly with those seeking to serve.

Get to know the candidates in advance: https://bit.ly/3IZXPJJ

Online voting opens March 15 and closes at midnight (ET) April 13.

02/20/2026

Every shift teaches you something new. A moment of clarity. A skill refined. A connection that strengthens your team.

AORN Expo 2026 is your chance to turn all those everyday moments into momentum that carries you forward.

Explore education created for perioperative professionals who want to grow with intention and return home feeling supported, confident, and inspired.

See the agenda here: https://bit.ly/4tuW5x1

Register by March 11 to take advantage of $100 in savings and secure your spot in New Orleans.

02/20/2026

Everyone comes to Expo with their own spark.

Some want to grow, some want to lead, some want to reconnect with community. Your reason deserves to be heard.

Cast your vote in the comments and share what is driving you toward Expo 2026.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46Rm48R

Register by March 11 to take advantage of $100 in savings and secure your spot in New Orleans.

02/18/2026

Save $100 with Early Bird pricing and give yourself four days in New Orleans to recharge your energy and reconnect with the passion you bring to the OR every day.

This experience is more than education. It is community, encouragement, and the spark you may not realize you need.

Secure your spot today while Early Bird is still open: https://bit.ly/46Rm48R

02/17/2026

It is the final day to enter our giveaway.

If you have been planning to register for AORN Expo 2026, today is the moment to make it real.

Register by Feb 17 for automatic entry to win a New Orleans getaway that includes a four-night hotel stay, $100restaurant gift card, and your choice of a signature New Orleans experience ($1,500 value)

Register here: https://bit.ly/46Rm48R

02/16/2026

Every Expo offers something different: a connection you didn’t expect, a session that shifts your outlook, or a moment that reminds you why your work has such an impact.

With AORN Expo 2026 around the corner, this is your moment to step into what is next for you and your practice.

Take a look at what is waiting: https://bit.ly/46Rm48R

Register by Tuesday, Feb. 17, and be automatically entered to win a New Orleans Getaway valued at 1,500 dollars.

02/14/2026

You care for others every day, guiding patients and teams through some of their most vulnerable moments.

This Valentine’s Day, let this be your reminder that you deserve care, rest, and replenishment, too.

Explore self‑care inspired education here: https://bit.ly/46Rm48R

Register by Tuesday, Feb. 17 and be automatically entered to win a New Orleans Getaway valued at 1,500 dollars.

02/13/2026

Leadership is built in moments that often go unnoticed.

The steady guidance during a complex case. The ability to keep a room calm. The choice to support a teammate when it counts.

Strengthen the leadership instincts you already have with sessions created for perioperative professionals.

Explore sessions here: https://bit.ly/46Rm48R

Register by Tuesday, Feb. 17 and be automatically entered to win a New Orleans Getaway valued at 1,500 dollars.

02/12/2026

With AORN Expo 2026 quickly approaching, these memories remind us why bringing thousands of perioperative professionals together sparks change that lasts.

Take a look back at moments that reminds us why Expo is one of the most energizing weeks of the year.

Explore what is planned for 2026 here: https://bit.ly/46Rm48R

Register by Tuesday, Feb. 17 and be automatically entered to win a New Orleans Getaway valued at 1,500 dollars.

02/12/2026

Is scheduling holding back your robotic surgery program’s growth?

Discover how leading teams are breaking through access barriers in our upcoming webinar, Overcoming Access Barriers in Robotic Surgery, March 19 at 1pm ET. Industry experts will share actionable strategies to streamline workflows, improve coordination, and leverage data for smarter, more efficient scheduling.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Strengthen communication across the surgical team
• Increase robot utilization and operational efficiency
• Use data insights to support smarter decision making
• Earn 1 CH

Register Now - https://bit.ly/4qWyAeB

Sponsored by Intuitive

02/11/2026

You show up for your team, your patients, and your work every day. But when was the last time you did something that restores your energy?

A few days in New Orleans might be exactly what you need.

Explore more: https://bit.ly/46Rm48R

Register by Tuesday, Feb. 17 and be automatically entered to win a New Orleans Getaway which includes a 4-night hotel stay, $100 restaurant card, and your choice of a signature New Orleans experience ($1,500 value)

02/11/2026

Specimen management can be complex

While lost surgical specimens are rare, even a single occurrence represents a breakdown in patient safety. A recent scoping review examining 13 pieces of evidence highlights key opportunities to strengthen safeguards during specimen handling.

In the operating room, simple but critical steps make a significant difference:
🧪 Place specimens into containers immediately after collection
🗣️ Use callout/read back techniques to confirm accuracy
🔍 Verify specimen and labeling during the surgical debrief

Preventing specimen loss requires strong leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and proactive adoption of technology driven systems that support clinical teams and protect patients.

Read the review in AORN Journal: https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aorn.70021

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