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.



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Upcoming Events

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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

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Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

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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

Owings Mills, MD · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date09/23/202511221 Dolfield BlvdSuite 118, Owings Mills, Maryland, 21117-3254, United States of AmericaDaVita is seeking a Nurse who is...

Baltimore, MD · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date07/11/20251 Nashua CtSte E, Baltimore, Maryland, 21221-3131, United States of AmericaDaVita is seeking a Nurse who is looking to give...

La Plata, MD · Position at Remedy Recruitment

Registered NurseLa Plata, MDCurrently seeking a Registered Nurse for a non-profit Hospice Provider in the Charles County, MD Area. Organization is...

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