AORN of San Diego County

05/23/2026

❤️🥣 Volunteers Needed This Sunday at Ladle Fellowship 🥣❤️

This Sunday is not our usual volunteer weekend, but Ladle Fellowship is in need of extra helping hands — and as always, we’d love to show up for our community when help is needed.

If you’re available, we invite you to come volunteer alongside fellow AORN San Diego members as we help serve guests with kindness, dignity, and compassion.
Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your support truly makes a difference. 💙

✨ Let’s come together, lend a hand, and continue making a positive impact beyond the OR.

If you’re interested in joining us this Sunday, please meet us at 1pm.
Location: First Presbyterian Church San Diego, 320 Date St, San Diego, CA 92101

We’d love to have you there!

05/21/2026

Ready to take the next step in your perioperative nursing career?
Join us for the AORN Prep for CNOR® Live Course on June 27–28, 2026 at Sharp Grossmont Hospital and invest in your professional growth, confidence, and future.

The CNOR® credential is more than just letters after your name — it demonstrates your commitment to excellence, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and lifelong learning in the perioperative setting. Whether you are preparing to sit for the exam soon or beginning your study journey, this course is designed to help set you up for success.
✨ 18 Contact Hours
✨ In-person interactive learning
✨ Expert instruction from Dr. Rebecca Vortman
✨ Study resources and test-taking strategies
✨ Six-month access to eGuidelines+

You deserve to invest in yourself and your future.
📍 Sharp Grossmont Hospital
📅 June 27–28, 2026
💲 Registration: $235

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or contact [email protected] for questions.

https://hub.aorn.org/s/product-details?id=a1BUx000002E0GjMAK

05/13/2026

📚✨ Ready to Take the Next Step Toward CNOR Certification? ✨📚

AORN San Diego County is excited to host the Prep for CNOR® Course on June 27 & 28, 2026 at Sharp Grossmont Hospital! This in-person course is designed to help perioperative nurses strengthen their knowledge, build confidence, and prepare for CNOR success.

🎓 Earn 18 CEs
👩‍⚕️ Course taught by perioperative nursing experts
💲 Registration: $235

✅ Registration Includes:
• In-person sessions taught by perioperative nursing experts
• 2 online assessments: Medication Safety Assessment (Adult) & Guidelines Assessment
• Study plan
• 6-month access to eGuidelines+ (AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice)
• 18 contact hours after course completion and evaluation
• Additional course information sent via email to registered participants

✨ During this course, participants will:
• Review evidence-based perioperative nursing principles and practices
• Discuss key components of the nursing process related to perioperative care
• Examine test-taking strategies to maximize CNOR exam performance
• Develop a personalized study plan

Whether you’re actively preparing for the CNOR exam or simply want to strengthen your perioperative knowledge base, this course is an incredible professional development opportunity.

📅 June 27 & 28, 2026, 0800-1630
📍 Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Seats are limited — start preparing now! 💙

05/07/2026

🗳️✨ Your Voice Matters — Vote in the AORN San Diego Chapter Elections! ✨🗳️

It’s time to help shape the future of AORN San Diego County!
Our chapter thrives because of engaged members who are passionate about education, networking, advocacy, and supporting the perioperative community. Now is your opportunity to help select the leaders who will guide our chapter forward in the coming year.

We encourage all eligible members to take a few moments to review the ballot and cast your vote. Your participation helps strengthen our chapter and ensures we continue building meaningful programs, connections, and opportunities for our members.

📌 Vote here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYHHLQF

Thank you for being part of our incredible perioperative community and for helping us continue our tradition of leadership and collaboration. 💙

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05/03/2026

So many winners today — and we loved celebrating each of you!

But at the end of the day, our entire community wins when we come together to learn, connect, and support one another.

Thank you for being part of what makes AORN San Diego so special.

05/03/2026

💙✨ Thank You for an Incredible Day! ✨💙

What an amazing day at our AORN San Diego Spring Workshop!

A heartfelt thank you to our attendees and sponsors for making this event such a success. Your energy, engagement, and commitment to advancing perioperative practice truly brought our theme to life: Streamlined Surgery - Precision. Performance. Partnership.

Together, we explored ways to improve efficiency while keeping patient safety at the center of everything we do — and the conversations, collaboration, and ideas shared were inspiring.

We were also honored to celebrate a special milestone — 75 years of community with AORN San Diego. 💫 What a privilege to be part of such a strong, connected, and passionate perioperative network.

To our sponsors — thank you for your partnership and for helping us create meaningful learning experiences.
To our attendees — thank you for showing up, engaging, and continuing to elevate our profession.

✨ This is just the beginning…
Stay tuned for upcoming events, education, and opportunities to connect. We can’t wait to see you again soon!

05/01/2026

https://www.aornsandiego.org/calendar-of-events/2026/5/2/workshopandvendorfair

04/28/2026

OR Efficiency Uncovered: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What’s Next

Let’s be honest — we’ve all felt the impact of OR inefficiency.
Delays, communication gaps, resource challenges… sound familiar?

Join us at the AORN San Diego Spring Workshop for a session focused on real solutions you can take back to your OR.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Identify key drivers of inefficiency in perioperative workflows
• Connect AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice to efficiency outcomes
• Compare current practices with evidence-based recommendations
• Develop one actionable change to improve efficiency while maintaining patient safety

This isn’t just theory — it’s about practical, evidence-based strategies to help your team work smarter and safer.

📅 May 2 | 4 CEs | Bankers Hill Club
https://www.aornsandiego.org/calendar-of-events/2026/5/2/workshopandvendorfair

Let’s rethink efficiency — together.

04/24/2026

Minimally Invasive Surgery: Efficiency Starts with the Team

What does it take to truly optimize minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in today’s OR? It’s not just about technology — it’s about teamwork, communication, and preparation.

Join us at the AORN San Diego Spring Workshop for this powerful session:
Minimally Invasive Surgery: How Surgeons and OR Teams Can Work Together for Better Efficiency
Presented by: Dr. Latashia Lelea, MD, MPH, FACOG
Board-Certified OB/GYN & Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
• Apply key AORN guidelines to MIS safety, equipment, positioning, and communication
• Improve OR workflow and reduce delays in minimally invasive cases
• Recognize complications related to insufflation
• Respond effectively to emergencies like bradycardia, CO₂ embolism, and intraoperative injuries
• Strengthen collaboration between surgeons and perioperative teams

This is a must-attend session for perioperative nurses and surgical technologists looking to enhance both efficiency and patient safety in the OR.

📅 May 2 | 4 CEs | Bankers Hill Club

https://www.aornsandiego.org/calendar-of-events/2026/5/2/workshopandvendorfair