AORN is a non-profit membership association based in Denver, Colorado that represents the interests of more than 160,000 perioperative nurses by providing nursing education, standards, and clinical practice resources—including the peer-reviewed, monthly publication AORN Journal—to enable optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. AORN’s 42,000 registered nurse members manage, teach, and practice perioperative nursing, are enrolled in nursing education, or are engaged in perioperative research. We define and advance best nursing practices for surgical patients by researching and distributing scientifically based recommendations.

Our Mission:
Our mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures by providing practice support and professional development opportunities to perioperative nurses. AORN will collaborate with professional and regulatory organizations, industry leaders, and other health care partners who support the mission.

Our Vision:
AORN will be the indispensable resource for evidence-based practice and education that establishes the standards of excellence in the delivery of perioperative nursing care. 

Our Values:
Communication: Open, Honest, Respectful
Innovation: Creative, Risk Taking, Leading Edge
Quality: Reliable, Timely, Accountable
Collaboration: Teamwork, Inclusion, Diversity

Health Care

Non Profit

Nursing & Residential Care

AORN

AORN's headquarters in Denver, CO, United States

This department focuses on strategic planning, data analysis, and optimizing digital design initiatives to enhance educational solutions.

Strategy and Analytics

This department focuses on the development and implementation of educational programs and resources for professionals in the perioperative field.

Perioperative Education

The Marketing team at AORN is responsible for promoting the association's resources, education, and membership benefits to both B2B and B2C audiences within the healthcare sector. They craft and execute marketing strategies, create engaging content, manage digital and email marketing campaigns, and handle brand services to enhance AORN’s visibility and impact. The team works collaboratively to support the organization's mission by driving engagement, increasing membership, and ensuring effective communication of AORN’s standards and best practices in perioperative nursing.

Marketing

This department oversees the overall strategic direction and management of the organization.

Executive Leadership

The IT and Software Development team at AORN is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the technological infrastructure that supports the organization’s mission of promoting safety and optimal patient outcomes. This includes creating and managing software applications for nursing education and resources, ensuring robust IT operations and information security, and providing technical support to AORN members and staff. By leveraging innovative solutions and maintaining high-quality standards, the team facilitates effective communication and collaboration among perioperative nurses and healthcare partners.

IT and Software Development

The Sales and Account Management team at AORN is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations. Their goal is to promote AORN's educational resources, publications, and membership benefits to prospective and existing clients. By engaging with industry partners and healthcare professionals, they ensure the effective dissemination of AORN's scientifically based recommendations and foster collaboration to advance the field of perioperative nursing.

Sales and Account Management

This department oversees the strategic direction and governance of the organization through its board members.

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Perioperative Education

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Sales and Account Management

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