AORN East Metro 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.



Upcoming Events

JUL
10
Webinar/Online

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm ET

JUL
16
Webinar/Online

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

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Recent News & Announcements

We're happy to announce that two new Specialty Assemblies have been formed! Both Healthcare Value Analysis and Perioperative Infection Prevention...

Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements

The AORN Guideline for Care and Cleaning of Surgical Instruments will be available for public comment June 13, 2025 - July 13, 2025 at Online...

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Job Opportunities

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Maple Grove, MN · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date05/05/202515655 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55369-4489, United States of AmericaNo On-Call Dialysis Experience Required The...

Woodbury, MN · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date05/05/20251850-3 Weir Drive, Woodbury, Minnesota, 55125, United States of AmericaDaVita is seeking a Nurse who is looking to give life...

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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

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

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

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