AORN Tampa Bay 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.



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

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Upcoming Events

AUG
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West Palm Beach, FL

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 8:00am ET

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Job Opportunities

Brandon, FL · Position at DAVITA

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Arcadia, FL · Position at Care Options for Kids

Coverage Needed: Pediatric homecare nurse with Gtube experience needed for 21 y/o patientShifts: Monday to Sunday 7am - 7pmLocation: Arcadia...

Port Charlotte, FL · Position at Care Options for Kids

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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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