AORN Chicago Chapter
Founded in 1962, the Chicago Chapter is comprised of approximately 300 Operating Room nurses, nursing students, retired nurses, as well as some industry representatives who belong to the chapter as Affiliate members. We are committed to the absolute best surgical patient care possible.
The Chicago Chapter of 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.
Recent News & Announcements
You are invited and encouraged to review and comment on the AORN Guideline for Environmental Hygiene, which will be available for public review and...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in Public Commenting
For every AORN Expo registration completed before Thanksgiving, we’ll donate $25 to a New Orleans food bank. Each donation will provide...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements
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
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
Job Opportunities
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Posting Date12/09/20259223 Taft, Merrillville, Indiana, 46410, United States of AmericaLeadership and/or supervisory experience required.Dialysis...