The Power of

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• The Power of
• Membership in AORN

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The Power to Set Standards for the Profession

• AORN Standards and Recommended Practices, and
  Guidelines - the definitive source for
  information and principles that support your
  day-to-day perioperative nursing practice.
• AORN collaborations with accreditation bodies,
  government agencies, and health care
  organizations to advocate for members interests.

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The Power to Provide Resources to Make Your Job
Easier

• Expert Advice free consultations with
  perioperative nurse specialists on practice and
  clinical issues via phone, fax, and email.
• AORN Journal the 1 clinical publication for
  perioperative nurses.
• AORN Connections monthly member newsletter full
  of late breaking news related to perioperative
  nursing and AORN.
• AORN Management Connections monthly
  e-newsletter with articles specifically for
  members in a management role.
• AORN Member Bulletin a biweekly email to
  members with updates on AORN products and
  services.

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• AORN Library the only library in the country
  dedicated to perioperative nursing, staffed by
  professionals ready to assist you with your
  research needs.
• Perioperative Course 101 - A convenient program
  to establish and deliver an ongoing orientation
  program for new perioperative nurses.
• AORN Perioperative Management Resources One day
  seminars and easy-to-use manuals to help you
  build a foundation for OR management.
• Perioperative Bookstore and Nursing Video Library
  Choose from various perioperative nursing
  titles either in print or video tape.
• Online OR Product Directory a directory of
  surgical manufacturers and distributors listing
  each companys name, address, telephone and fax
  numbers, email address, and URL.

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The Power of a Good Education

• Congress a week of education, inspiration, and
  networking with more than 13,000 of your
  perioperative colleagues and industry partners.
• Multispecialty Conference bringing together
  perioperative nurses from the same practice area
  to learn about the latest trends in the field.
• Home Studies convenient contact hours come to
  your doorstep every month in the AORN Journal.
• Online certificate and degree programs that fit
  your busy schedule.
• Managers seminars in-depth one day seminars
  specifically for managers or those striving to
  move into a management role.

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The Power of People

• Networking meet and learn from perioperative
  nurses in your local area or connect with other
  RNs nationwide in your specialty practice area.
• Government Affairs AORN is your link to
  legislation, regulation, and public policy
  related to perioperative nursing practice.
• MemberTalk Join an online discussion forum.
• Collaboration - AORN has a strong reputation of
  being a leader in the industry when it comes to
  collaborating with other members of the surgical
  team on a national level to help you reach
  optimal patient outcomes on a local level.
• Career Connections an online job bank of open
  perioperative positions across the country and
  online salary calculator.

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The Power to Save You Money

• AORN Foundation a source for scholarships,
  grants, and research to support perioperative
  nurses.
• Discounts Members-only rates on all of AORNs
  products and services, as well as liability,
  disability, major medical, and dental indemnity
  insurance, credit cards, and loans.

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The Power of More Than 42,000 Perioperative
Professionals United for the Benefit of Their
Patients.Be Part of the Power. Join Today.