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

AORN is saddened and concerned about the fatal incident involving ICU Nurse, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis on January 24. In line with our mission,...

Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements

REGISTER AT: $20.00-$30 at the door- Zelle or Credit Card payment available by contacting Sunday Swymer 727-410-1651 TIME: 7:30-1:00 DATE: January...

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Upcoming Events

JAN
31
St. Petersburg, FL

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:30am ET

FEB
28
Webinar/Online

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am MT

Posted in AORN HQ Announcements

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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

Patient temperature management and guidance for perioperative teams about prevention of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia and management of patients with malignant hyperthermia susceptibility.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until November 18, 2026

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