AORN Iowa Chapter 1

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

Are you participating in Virtual Bingo to help support the AORN Foundation? Of course, you are! If you are NOT currently signed up to participate,...

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It is that time of year to start signing up for the Annual Chicago Bus trip on 12/06/2025. Deadline to register is 11/22/25. Sign-up sheet with...

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Upcoming Events

OCT
05
Cedar Rapids, IA

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 8:00am CT

OCT
06
Webinar/Online

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 9:00am ET

OCT
06
Webinar/Online

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 9:00am ET

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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

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

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

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Job Opportunities

Sioux City, IA · Position at Gifted Healthcare

Responsibilities MedSurg RNs provide bedside care for a variety of patients and execute individualized patient assessments to create an...

Des Moines, IA · Position at Gifted Healthcare

Responsibilities MedSurg RNs provide bedside care for a variety of patients and execute individualized patient assessments to create an...

Burlington, IA · Position at Gifted Healthcare

Responsibilities MedSurg RNs provide bedside care for a variety of patients and execute individualized patient assessments to create an...

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