AORN Membership for New Perioperative Nurses (RN)

Affordable Access to Resources Anytime, Anywhere

Membership Dues: $50

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, at the special rate of just $50 for one year of 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
  • Discounts on hands-on educational events
  • Access to Periop Corner online community to seek answers to clinical questions, share resources, and get updates from groups.
  • Discounts on hands-on educational events
  • CFPN preparation support

See why AORN proudly supports new perioperative professionals.

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


Disclaimer:

* Rate applies only to practicing RNs with 3 years or less perioperative nursing experience. After your first year of membership, you can renew with a $11.99 monthly membership or a $125 standard 1-year membership.