The Austin Area Chapter of AORN

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.



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The Nurses on Board Coalition is seeking your candidate recommendations to help advance their mission of improving community health through nurse...

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Dear Austin AORN Chapter Members, As we begin Fiscal Year 2026, I’m honored to serve as your Chapter President alongside an incredible board of...

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Upcoming Events

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Webinar/Online

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:00am ET

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Houston, TX

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 8:00am CT

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Job Opportunities

Temple, TX · Position at Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg / Telemetry for a nursing job in Temple, Texas. Job Description &...

Austin, TX · Position at Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a nursing job in Austin, Texas. Job Description...

San Antonio, TX · Position at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. Summary:Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the...

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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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