Australian College of Perioperative Nurses

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Australia’s peak body and largest speciality nursing college. We promote best practice standards. Our purpose is to:

1.

Our vision

ACORN's vision is for Australian patients to receive the safest and highest quality perioperative care in the world. Set, promote and continually review national ‘best practice’ standards for perioperative services or nursing;

2. Provide a central reference point for, and consultancy service on, perioperative policy, procedures and practice, to assist other organisations and industry stakeholders to advance the health and welfare of the community;

3. Encourage and promote research projects relating to perioperative nursing to assist industry participants in the prevention and control of disease in the community and to increase knowledge and learning in the perioperative nursing field;

4. Promote educational opportunities for perioperative nurses;

5. Hold bi-annual national conferences to promote best practice, discuss and address current challenges in perioperative nursing practice.

29/10/2026

Did you know that the new ACORN Standards for Safe and Quality Care in the Perioperative Environment (SSQCPE) recommend perioperative personnel to double glove using a perforation indicator system.

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27/10/2026

Reminder that applications are now OPEN for the Bravura Laser Safety Officer Education Scholarship 🎓✨

This exciting opportunity supports perioperative nurses to advance their expertise in laser safety and strengthen patient and staff protection in the operating environment.

🌟 One recipient will be awarded in each state
🔁 Previously unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to apply again

Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply now and take the lead in laser safety in your state.

🔗 https://www.acorn.org.au/bravura-lso-training-scholarship

25/10/2026

🔎 Did you know? The Evidence Summaries are now included within The ACORN Standards!

No more hunting around for the evidence - it’s right there in the volumes hyperlinked for your convenience. Whether you’re updating a policy, preparing education or answering the inevitable “but what does the evidence say?” question - it’s all in one place.

The Standard. The rationale. The evidence. All together.

22/10/2026

Charles Sturt University researchers are exploring nursing students’ experiences of perioperative clinical placements across Australia. Please help us reach eligible nursing students and recent graduates by sharing this study.

Participation involves a 10-minute anonymous online survey. Find out more and share the study: https://www.periopstudy.com.au

Chief Investigator: Dr Amanda Gore
Contact: [email protected]
Study commencement: 09-SEP-2026
Study completion: 30-DEC-2027
Charles Sturt University Human Research Ethics Committee approval: H25248.

22/10/2026

Are you ready for Perioperative Nurses Week 2026?

Visit the ACORN website for posters, bunting and more for this years celebrations.

https://www.acorn.org.au/pnw2026

20/10/2026

📣 ACORN community, we want your input!

Would competency assessment resources for perioperative clinical skills and nursing roles be useful in your workplace?

ACORN is exploring the development of these resources, and your feedback will help guide whether we proceed, which skills and roles we prioritise, and how the resources could support your practice.

👉 Have your say: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2JQZMGD

18/10/2026

This week is International Infection Prevention Week. This year's theme is: Past. Present. Protected.

This , we celebrate generations of infection prevention - and the science, evidence and everyday practice that help keep perioperative patients and healthcare workers safe.

From hand hygiene and aseptic practice to environmental cleaning, surveillance and emerging technologies, every perioperative nurse has a role in preventing infection.

Let’s recognise the progress, share the knowledge and keep strengthening infection prevention for the future.

15/10/2026

Using The ACORN Standards in your work, education or publications? Don’t forget to reference them!

The 2026 edition has a suggested citation ready to go on the ACORN website - so there’s no need to wonder “How do I reference this?”

Whether you’re writing an assignment, developing a policy, preparing education or publishing your work, you can find the recommended citation for both volumes online: https://www.acorn.org.au/aboutstandards

15/10/2026

ACORN is working with AdPha to develop a perioperative medication management tool and is seeking two volunteers working in pre-admission to review newly developed patient information documents and provide feedback.

Interested in contributing?

Please email [email protected]

Thank you for your support!

13/10/2026

🌏 World Standards Day 🌏

Behind every safe surgical procedure is a team committed to evidence-based practice, consistency and continuous improvement.

In perioperative nursing, standards help turn evidence into action, supporting safer patient care, guiding clinical practice and strengthening the systems that underpin quality outcomes.

The ACORN Standards provide evidence-informed guidance for perioperative nurses and health service organisations, supporting excellence across the perioperative journey. 🩺💙

This World Standards Day, we celebrate the role of standards in advancing patient safety, supporting our profession and driving better outcomes for every patient, every procedure, every time.

Because excellence in perioperative care starts with a shared commitment to best practice.

Address

420 King William Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

Telephone

+61477077112

Website

http://www.acorn.org.au/

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