AORN Membership for New Perioperative Nurses (RN)

Affordable Access to Resources Anytime, Anywhere

Membership Dues: $50 for the First Year, $99 for Years Two and Three

If you're in the first three years of your perioperative nursing career, this membership is tailored just for you. Starting out can be exciting - but also challenging. That's why AORN's New-to-Profession Membership offers essential tools, connections, and support to help you grow with confidence. Stay ahead with best practices, sharpen your clinical skills, and elevate your career from day one.

Members' Favorite Benefits:

  • 200+ free CNE contact hours to enhance your skills 
  • Guideline Essentials to simplify best-practice implementation
  • Articles from The Stitch and AORN Journal on clinical issues and fundamentals
  • Complimentary CNOR® Online Prep Course* for certification readiness
  • Instant access to the AORN Mobile App with clinical FAQs and pocket cards
  • Access to the Member Mentor Program to guide your growth
  • CFPN preparation support

See why AORN proudly supports new perioperative professionals.


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Who benefits from New to Profession Membership?

New (3 years or less) perioperative nurses who want to:

  • Tap into perioperative expertise from the perioperative community
  • Quickly implement best practices
  • Maintain industry knowledge and skills to prepare for career advancement

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Disclaimer:

* Rates apply only to practicing RNs with 3 years or less perioperative nursing experience.

** Offer included with new purchases or renewals of AORN Memberships and will not be retroactively applied to existing memberships. Offer not valid with monthly membership subscriptions.