AORN Appalachian Area 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

VIRTUAL ONLY Education & Meeting January's AORN meeting will be virtual only. Stay cozy and join us from your own home. Access link below....

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You are invited and encouraged to review and comment on the AORN Guideline for Environmental Hygiene, which will be available for public review and...

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Upcoming Events

DEC
08
Hagerstown, MD

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm ET

JAN
21
Webinar/Online

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am MT

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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

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Job Opportunities

Middle River, MD · Position at BAYADA Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Middle River, Maryland. Job Description &...

MD · Position at BAYADA Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Sparrows Point, Maryland. Job Description &...

Essex, MD · Position at BAYADA Home Health Care

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Essex, Maryland. Job Description &...

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