EORNA EORNA was founded in 1980 by a group of innovative European perioperative nurses and formally launch There are currently 24 member associations.

EORNA was founded in 1980 by a group of innovative European perioperative nurses and formally launched in Copenhagen Denmark in 1992. The EORNA board is comprised of at most two representatives from the official associations in each member country. Board meetings are held bi-annually, in different member countries. The official language of EORNA is English. EORNA exists to enhance and develop peri

operative patient care across Europe. It does this by:
Promoting and maintaining a high standard of perioperative patient care
Being the influential voice of perioperative nurses in Europe
Linking and collaborating with relevant European and international organizations

The surgical hand scrub is more than routine—it is a critical patient safety intervention.MYORCO provides structured gui...
02/06/2026

The surgical hand scrub is more than routine—it is a critical patient safety intervention.

MYORCO provides structured guidance to ensure every perioperative professional follows a consistent, evidence-based technique aligned with World Health Organization recommendations.

Explore MYORCO here: https://loom.ly/P_ZbtJg

Patient safety starts with certainty.Confirming patient identity, surgical site and consent is a simple but essential st...
29/05/2026

Patient safety starts with certainty.

Confirming patient identity, surgical site and consent is a simple but essential step in preventing wrong-site or wrong-procedure surgery.

Taking a moment to verify can make all the difference.

🔍 Sustainability in perioperative practice is no longer a future ambition — it is a present responsibility.From waste re...
27/05/2026

🔍 Sustainability in perioperative practice is no longer a future ambition — it is a present responsibility.

From waste reduction to smarter procurement and safer workflows, perioperative nurses are driving meaningful environmental change in the operating room every day.

In our latest blog, the Chair of the EORNA Scientific Committee, Cathrine Heen, explores why sustainable surgery was a key theme throughout the EORNA Congress 2026 scientific programme — and why nurses are central to the future of responsible surgical care.

🌍 Protecting patients and the planet starts in the OR.

Read the full blog on the EORNA website: https://loom.ly/DvElqMo

We’ve just shared another five essential safety actions focused on staff safety and the operating room environment—simpl...
22/05/2026

We’ve just shared another five essential safety actions focused on staff safety and the operating room environment—simple, practical steps that make a real difference every day.

Now take it one step further.

Download your free resources:
• A one-page PDF with all staff safety & environmental actions
• A second PDF covering patient safety & infection control

Designed to support perioperative teams in delivering safer care, every day.

Access them here: https://loom.ly/_HnYD-s

Operating room nurses face a unique combination of pressures, from high-stakes patient safety decisions to complex team ...
21/05/2026

Operating room nurses face a unique combination of pressures, from high-stakes patient safety decisions to complex team interactions and time-critical work.

A scoping review published in SAGE Journals synthesises evidence from 36 studies and identifies key psychosocial drivers of occupational stress, including workload, interprofessional challenges, and moral distress.

The findings underline a clear message: improving wellbeing in perioperative settings requires system-level interventions, strong leadership, and better team support structures.

🔗 https://loom.ly/VAWSlTc

We would like to thank our corporate partners —   Health, Medtronic, Stryker, Ansell,  .Braun — and all the companies wh...
19/05/2026

We would like to thank our corporate partners — Health, Medtronic, Stryker, Ansell, .Braun — and all the companies who supported the EORNA Congress in Dubrovnik.

Your contribution helped us deliver a successful and impactful event for the perioperative community.

We appreciate your ongoing partnership.

A heartfelt thank you to all our delegates who joined us in Dubrovnik for the EORNA Congress.With over 700 attendees fro...
18/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all our delegates who joined us in Dubrovnik for the EORNA Congress.

With over 700 attendees from across Europe, Australia and America, your participation and engagement made the event truly special. It is your shared knowledge, experience and commitment that continue to strengthen our perioperative community.

We hope you leave feeling inspired and equipped for your practice.

📅 Save the date: Marseille | 4–6 May 2028

We look forward to welcoming you again.

Final duties as the   President are over. Experience from the board for 16 years and from the presidency for four years....
17/05/2026

Final duties as the President are over. Experience from the board for 16 years and from the presidency for four years. Lovely memories, lovely people 💛💙. Happy to handover the position to Esther Espunes Mestres

It starts tomorrow!We’re ready to welcome you to Dubrovnik for EORNA 2026.Safe travels to everyone joining us—and stay t...
13/05/2026

It starts tomorrow!

We’re ready to welcome you to Dubrovnik for EORNA 2026.

Safe travels to everyone joining us—and stay tuned for highlights!

Happy International Nurses Day! 💙Today and every day, we celebrate nurses for their dedication, compassion, and vital ro...
12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day! 💙

Today and every day, we celebrate nurses for their dedication, compassion, and vital role in healthcare.

To our incredible perioperative nurses across Europe: your work behind the scenes in the OR saves lives and ensures patient safety every day. Thank you for your skill, strength, and heart.

Let’s lift up our nursing community today! 🙌

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