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.



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

Dear Colleagues: We apologize for sending this email to all AORN nurses in FL but we don't have our member list divided up by counties. The FNA...

Posted by Heather Patrick

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Upcoming Events

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Tampa, FL

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm ET

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28
Webinar/Online

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

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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

Perioperative team members will gain knowledge of the evidence-based recommendations included in the updated AORN guideline for sharps safety to help prevent sharps injuries.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until December 17, 2026

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Job Opportunities

Tampa, FL · Position at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

DescriptionIntroductionThis position is located at the HCA Florida Central Tampa Freestanding ER (801 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL...

Tampa, FL · Position at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

DescriptionThis position is located at the HCA Florida Central Tampa Freestanding ER (801 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL...

Tampa, FL · Position at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

DescriptionThis position will be located at our NEW HCA North Dale Mabry Freestanding Emergency Department.Address: 15499 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa...

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