AORN Tar Heels East North Carolina Chapter

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) aims to unite registered nurses in maintaining the highest professional standards of perioperative nursing practice to encourage optimal care of the patient before, during and after operative and other invasive procedures.



Recent News & Announcements

Looking for clinical resources at your fingertips? The AORN Mobile App now includes updates to Guideline Essentials. NEW & Updated Guideline...

Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements

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Upcoming Events

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Webinar/Online

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:00am ET

JUN
11
Webinar/Online

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm CT

JUN
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Savannah, GA

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8:00am ET

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Job Opportunities

Mebane, NC · Position at Fresenius Medical Care

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)....

Burlington, NC · Position at Aya Healthcare

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: MS/Tele Registered Nurse in Burlington, NC.We’ll work with you to build the...

Pittsboro, NC · Position at The Laurels of Chatham

Infection Preventionist NurseAre you a nurse who is passionate about infection control and prevention? The Infection prevention nurse is...

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On-Demand CE Activities

The Guideline for Sterilization provides guidance for perioperative teams about sterilizing reusable medical devices to be used in perioperative and procedural settings.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until September 10, 2026

This presentation will review the new guideline for enhanced recovery after surgery.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until October 17, 2026

Guideline for Surgical Attire with guidance for the perioperative RN for wearing surgical attire in semi-restricted and restricted areas, laundering, cleaning items, updates on disinfection criteria.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until January 31, 2026

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