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The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses is the national association committed to improving patient safety in the surgical setting.

06/15/2026

What does it take to sustain a 24/7 robotic surgery program?

Join us on June 17 for this upcoming live webinar - Excellence by Design: “Behind the Scenes” of a Successful 24/7 Robotic Program Built on Surgeon and Perioperative Team Alignment.

Featuring leaders from Adventist Health Simi Valley, you’ll hear real-world strategies for structure, staffing, and surgeon–perioperative alignment that support around-the-clock robotic care.

Free | Earn 1 CH | Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4117748968359/WN_yITy1JCtRMagLEVWDQJYCQ

Sponsored by Intuitive

06/11/2026

Take control of your OR finances with OR Leadership Essentials: Finance & Operations On-Demand. This virtual course is designed for busy perioperative leaders, allowing you to learn at your own pace through four interactive modules and an interactive workbook.

Strengthen your financial and operational expertise and earn 12 contact hours and a Certificate of Mastery upon completion.

Purchase now: https://bit.ly/47ERoIA

06/10/2026

June 10 is National Time Out Day 📅

For 22 years, perioperative nurses have championed the Time Out—a critical pause before every procedure to confirm the correct patient, correct site, and the correct surgery.

This life-saving protocol empowers nurses to speak up and fosters a culture of safety in the OR.

How Time Outs make a difference in the OR:
✔️ Prevent surgical errors through a standardized, team-wide pause
✔️ Empower nurses to raise concerns when something doesn’t feel right
✔️ Strengthen communication among surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and techs
✔️ Raise awareness of the nurse’s role in safeguarding every patient

Download a poster and cake toppers, access evidence-based research, and more via the link in the comments.

Special thanks to Ansell proud sponsor of AORN's National Time Out Day.

06/08/2026

Nearly 45% of intraoperative hand-offs are interrupted or delayed due to competing demands in the OR.

Given these realities, improving hand-off quality isn’t just important—it’s essential.

Two factors stand out:
✅ Self-efficacy – a nurse’s confidence in their ability to perform an effective hand-off
✅ Hand-off satisfaction – how useful, safe, timely, and complete the process feels

When these are high, patient outcomes improve. But here’s the challenge: many nurses—especially newer clinicians—report low confidence due to limited experience, which can impact communication quality during these critical moments.

A recent study used a descriptive cross-sectional design to explore how self-efficacy, satisfaction, and communication competence intersect among OR nurses—highlighting key opportunities to strengthen both practice and patient safety.
https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aorn.70088

06/05/2026

Join us June 17 for the live webinar, Excellence by Design: Behind the Scenes of a Successful 24/7 Robotic Program, and learn how surgeon and perioperative alignment drive successful, around-the-clock robotic care.

Free | Earn 1 CH | Register now: https://bit.ly/4dV7HnX

Gain real-world insights on 24/7 robotic surgery programs

06/03/2026

Join us for Every Stitch Matters: Optimizing Suture Selection to Reduce SSI Risks
June 24 | 1-2pm ET | 1 CE

Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain one of the most common hospital-acquired infections. Preventing them requires consistent, evidence-based decisions right through to closure.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:
• Strengthen your SSI prevention approach with proven bundles
• Apply evidence-based suture selection
• Understand the clinical and economic impact of closure decisions
• Align practice with global health recommendations

Suture selection is a crucial decision in optimization of patient outcomes for every case. This webinar helps you close every case with consistency and confidence.

Register now → https://bit.ly/48WqN9S

Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech

06/02/2026

Research Funding Opportunity!

The AORN Foundation is offering a new research grant opportunity for anyone involved in or thinking about getting into clinical research!

These grants support projects that:

• Align with AORN research priorities
• Demonstrate strong scientific rigor
• Advance evidence-based perioperative care

Apply between June 1 – July 31

If you’re passionate about advancing perioperative nursing practice and making a real impact through research, this is a great opportunity to check out!

Learn more, including eligibility and how to apply: https://bit.ly/41EJ5Gy

Feel free to share with others who might be interested!

06/01/2026

Empower your workflow with Stryker’s SurgiCount+ and its integrated Triton. https://bit.ly/4nRMfTt

05/31/2026

We’re proud to share that AORN CEO and Executive Director David Wyatt has been named one of the “145 Patient Safety Experts to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review.

Here’s what Becker’s said about Dr. Wyatt:

“Dr. Wyatt assumed the role of CEO and executive director of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in February 2025, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in surgical services and healthcare management to the position. He joined the organization from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where he served as CNO, overseeing the operational and clinical leadership of inpatient, procedural and hospital-based ambulatory departments and a staff of 3,000. Previously, he served as vice president of perioperative enterprise at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., responsible for the operational and strategic leadership of perioperative services across multiple locations and surgical care settings.

Dr. Wyatt has been an AORN member for more than 25 years, served two terms on its board of directors from 2008 to 2012, and was elected president for the 2020-2021 term, overseeing the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has contributed to AORN task forces and committees addressing the nursing shortage, nursing leadership, strategic governance and the formation of AORN Syntegrity.

A fellow of both the American Academy of Nursing and AORN, Dr. Wyatt’s career spans clinical nursing, executive management and academia.”

Becker’s Healthcare developed the list based on nominations and editorial research.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Wyatt on this well-deserved recognition!

05/30/2026

It’s hard to believe, but we’re less than two weeks away from National Time Out Day on June 10.

For over two decades, perioperative nurses have championed the Time Out—a critical pause before every procedure to confirm the correct patient, correct site, and the correct surgery.

This life-saving protocol empowers nurses to speak up and fosters a culture of safety in the OR.

How Time Outs make a difference in the OR:
✔️ Prevent surgical errors through a standardized, team-wide pause
✔️ Empower nurses to raise concerns when something doesn’t feel right
✔️ Strengthen communication among surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and techs
✔️ Raise awareness of the nurse’s role in safeguarding every patient

Want to help advocate for safe surgery? Help make your voice heard by sharing why the Time Out matters and why creating a culture where people feel comfortable speaking up is so important.

Contact your legislators:
https://www.votervoice.net/AORN/Campaigns/137171/Respond

Or send a letter to the editor of your local paper:
https://www.aorn.org/docs/default-source/events/time-out/Letter-to-Editor-Template-051926

Download a poster and cake toppers, access evidence-based research, and more at the link in the comments section.

Special thanks to Ansell proud sponsor of AORN's National Time Out Day.

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