Welcome to FY26 Austin AORN Chapter – We're Better Together!

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 perioperative leaders. On behalf of the entire board, we want to welcome you to a year centered around our theme: “We’re Better Together.”

This year, our focus is on connection, engagement, and innovation. Whether you're a long-time member or newly joining us, we invite you to be part of a vibrant community that supports one another and advances perioperative excellence across Central Texas.

To help us shape this year’s programming and priorities, we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our FY26 Chapter Engagement Survey:
>>>Click here to share your input

We’re excited to kick off the year with our first event: “The Next Generation of Operating Rooms”

This session will explore emerging technologies, design innovations, and the future of surgical environments.

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Click this link to visit the event details!

We’re working on a lineup of meetings, CE events, and networking opportunities that will foster collaboration and growth. Once finalized, the Board will share our timeline and event details so you can plan to join us.

In the meantime, I encourage you to reach out anytime—my contact information is listed on the board member page of our website on Nursing Network. Let’s make FY26 a year of meaningful connection and shared success.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we are safer. Together, we are better.

Warm regards,

Jessica Hovland, DNP, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, PMGT-BC
President, Austin AORN Chapter 4417