Perioperative Nurse Career Pathway
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Explore Paths to the Operating Room and Beyond
- Allow AORN to guide you through your perioperative journey with the right education and support
- Gain access to the necessary tools, resources, product overviews, and more to make informed decisions about your career
- Membership opens access to a vital community of opportunities

Prelicensure Student
Explore perioperative nursing, an exciting career choice that combines high-touch and high-tech into your practice. Learn more

New Periop Nurse (<1 yr)
Build a solid foundation using resources that strengthen your clinical skills and improve patient outcomes. Learn more

Emerging Periop Nurse (2 yrs)
Grow your competence by identifying knowledge gaps and pursuing new clinical skills. Learn more

Experienced Periop Nurse (3 -5 yrs)
Expand your clinical expertise and demonstrate it through certification. Learn more

Educator
Extend your love for teaching others into a vital role as an educator. Learn more

Advanced Clinical
Shape clinical practice & amplify your passion for patient care or workplace improvement. Learn more

Leadership
Spark collaboration & success among teams and thrive as a leader. Learn more
How can AORN help me navigate my pathway?
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