AORN Gulf Coast of Florida 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

The AORN Guideline for the Safe Use of Surgical Energy Devices (title change from the Guideline for Electrosurgical Safety [ESU]) is open for...

Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in Public Commenting

AORN is hosting a Virtual Town Hall and Special Business meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 5:00pm Mountain Time. Members will be asked to...

Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements

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Upcoming Events

JUL
31
Clearwater, FL

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm ET

AUG
02
Pooler, GA

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 8:00am ET

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Job Opportunities

Crystal River, FL · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date08/01/20257435 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, Florida, 34429, United States of AmericaDaVita is seeking a Nurse who is looking to...

Tampa, FL · Position at Compassus

CompanyBon Secours by CompassusAt Bon Secours by Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients. We...

St. Petersburg, FL · Position at Compassus

CompanyBon Secours by CompassusPosition SummaryThe Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on...

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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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