AORN Expo 2024

The curtain fell on the 71st AORN Expo on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of four enriching days filled with dynamic learning, vibrant exchange, and invaluable networking opportunities.

New AORN President Nakeisha Tolliver kicked off her 2024-2025 term with a rousing call – "Together We Rise". Read story.
Poster authors showed their research, and learning labs and skills studios were in full swing. Watch video.
A hands-on Mystery Escape Room activity in the Expo Hall challenged participants to save a deteriorating patient, sharpening critical recognition and intervention skills. Watch video
A focus on fundamentals: Hannah Shufeldt, DNP, MSHCM, RN, CNOR, discusses strategies for preventing retained surgical items in the OR. Watch video.

Congratulations to the new AORN officers, board and committee nominating members.

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EXPO Highlights:
Expo hall, education, and more!

In the public space, we asked nurses their predictions for changes to Perioperative Nursing in the next 75 years. Here are the top three:

Perioperative practice is going to get even more technical requiring increased education and training.
Artificial intelligence and other technology will create new types of roles for surgical nurses.
Robotic will be more integrated into surgical procedures.