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AORN CONFERENCESAnnual Summit brought to you by AORN’s Center for Nursing Leadership, July 19-21, 2013,Denver, CO
The conference’s theme will be “Compelling Communication: Creating Engagement, Understanding and
Results.” It is presented by the Studer Group. At the conference you can acquire ready-to-use communication
tools to increase employee engagement, clarify performance expectations, and create a culture of collabo-
rationeresulting in a more purpose-driven and productive organization. Enhance leadership and coaching
skills to deliver aligned messages connecting behavior to mission execution. Apply communication tech-
niques to create a feedback rich environment, minimize negativity, encourage peer-to-peer leadership, and
navigate difficult conversations. Visit http://www.aorn.org/Events/ for more information.
2012 Leadership Conference Online
AORN members who were unable to attend the 2012 Leadership Conference can access select sessions from
the live event for free, on demand. This year’s conference was focused on collaboration, teambuilding, and
performance improvement techniques, all supported by case studies and presented by professionals with real-
world knowledge and expertise. Online sessions include the Association Leadership Academy Program,
AORN Town Hall, and the opening session, “Perspectives on Nursing: A Past to Remember, A Future to
Shape” with Barbara Nichols, DHL, MS, RN, FAAN. Online access to this program is complimentary to
AORN members through July 13, 2013. Continuing education (CE) contact hours are not available for
session replays. You can access the online conference at http://www.aorn.org/LeadershipOnline.
AORN eCongress
Attending Congress can be a life-changing event. Attendees report leaving reenergized and reinvigorated.
They say Congress empowers them, and gives them the skills and experiences they need to take their
perioperative career to the next level. However, attending Congress is not always feasible. Fortunately,
there’s eCongress. Everyone can attend eCongress. eCongress brings the quality education, instructive
product information, and invaluable networking opportunities of Congress to you. A one-time fee of $149
gives you, and as many people as you want, year-long, on-demand access to select sessions, booth infor-
mation, and opportunities to interact with industry leaders.
Register and take part in our focused live days onMay 8 and 9 to interact with speakers, exhibitors, and other
perioperative nurses worldwide. Visit http://www.aorn.org/econgress for more information and to register.
Ambulatory Administrator Boot Camp
The Ambulatory Surgery Administrator Certificate program helps you develop the skills needed to
manage an ambulatory surgery practice, from daily operations to regulatory requirements. The four-month
program combines face-to-face education with the convenience of an online program. The course begins
with a two-day seminar that is followed by 11 online learning modules. After successfully completing the
11 modules (a score of 100% is needed to pass), you will be awarded a certificate of completion and 51
AORN is the premier provider of continuing education for perioperative nurses. To ensure that you are registering
for an AORN event, look for the AORN name and logo. If you are not sure whether an event is sponsored by AORN,
call AORN Customer Service at (800) 755-2676.
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contact hours. Many ASC administrators have used this course to prepare for certification exams.
Programs are scheduled for May 20-21, August 15-16, and November 4-5, 2013, at AORN headquarters
in Denver, CO. For more information and to register for the May program, visit http://www.aorn.org/
ASCAdministrator.
Safe Practice Does Impact Outcomes: Hemostatic Agents and Wound Classification
Earn 4 CE contact hours. Join us in New York on April 25, Chicago on May 30, Dallas on August 26, and
Charlotte on October 24. Funded through the AORN Foundation and supported by a grant from Ethicon
Biosurgery. For more information and to register, visit http://www.aorn.org/Events/Upcoming_Events.
Prevent Surgical Site Infections: A Collaborative Approach
Earn 3.5 CE contact hours. Join us in Hartford, CT on April 26, Portland on May 18, Naperville, IL on May
31, Richmond on September 14, Dallas on October 4, and Atlanta on October 25. Funded through the AORN
Foundation and supported by a grant from 3M and Sage. For more information and to register, visit http://
www.aorn.org/Events/Upcoming_Events.
PERIOP 101: A CORE CURRICULUMTM
Periop 101: A Core Curriculum is a comprehensive, online program for educating new perioperative nurses that
provides 40 CE contact hours. The curriculum covers 25 pertinent topics and is designed to be integrated with
a facility’s specific policies and procedures in a clinical practicum and preceptorship. Use of Periop 101 will
help develop confident, better-educated, safety-conscious, entry-level perioperative nurses.
For pricing information and a demonstration of the course, visit http://www.aorn.org/periop101. Periop
101 modules also can be purchased individually. More information is available by visiting http://www
.aorn.org/PeriopModules.
Periop 101: A Core Curriculum for the OB RN Circulator
This specialized Periop 101 course can be used to ensure that the obstetric (OB) surgical patient in the labor
and delivery OR suite receives the same level of care as patients in the main OR suite. The course contains
25 modules, including an OB-specific module developed by experienced OB nurses and reviewed by peri-
natal specialists. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, Periop
101, and then OB RN Circulator Course.
Periop 101: A Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)
New for ASCs: This specialized Periop 101 course can be used to ensure that the surgical patient in the
ambulatory setting receives the highest level of care. The course contains 26 modules, including two
ambulatory-specific modules developed by experienced ASC nurses. For more information, visit http://
www.aorn.org/ASCPeriop101.
Education for Physician Assistants, Medical Students, Residents, Interns, and AdvancedPractice Nurses
AORN has assembled a subset of the Periop 101 modules to educate physician assistants, medical students,
residents, interns, advanced practice nurses, and other allied health professionals entering a facility. For
more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, Periop 101, and then
PA e Res-Med Course.
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Periop 101 Single Modules
Learners can now customize their clinical learning needs by purchasing single modules from Periop 101: A
Core Curriculum. Individual modules vary in price and CE contact hours. These modules contain the same
information as the modules in the Periop 101 curriculum, so a learner who has recently completed Periop 101
will not want to purchase single modules. Modules can be purchased online. For more information, visit
http://www.aorn.org/PeriopModules.
PREPARING FOR THE CNOR EXAMINATION ONLINE PROGRAM
This newly updated online program prepares RNs to sit for and pass the CNOR certification examination.
There is a money-back guarantee for the course. The course content will strengthen participants’ knowledge
of the AORN recommended practices as well as perioperative nursing care. Test-taking strategies will help
participants prepare for the test day and help alleviate anxiety. Participants have four months from the time
of registration to complete the self-paced online program. For more information or to register, visit http://
www.aorn.org and select Education, Curriculum, and then Prep for CNOR.
INDEPENDENT STUDY GUIDE BASED ON PERIOPERATIVE STANDARDS ANDRECOMMENDED PRACTICES, 2013 EDITION
This study guide is an excellent resource to review and update perioperative nursing knowledge. New or
experienced staff RNs, educators, and managers can benefit by testing their knowledge of AORN’s 2013
edition of Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices using this study guide of 250 questions.
Each participant will receive 13.6 CE contact hours after successfully completing the study guide. Order at
http://www.aornbookstore.org.
WEBINARS
AORN webinars present the latest clinical, education, and management issues; ambulatory surgery center
issues; perioperative news; and best practices to promote safe care and optimal outcomes for patients
undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. Visit http://www.aorn.org and select Events then
Webinars for a complete list of upcoming and previously recorded webinars.
ASC Development Webinar Series
The recording of a four-part webinar series on the development of an ASC is now available. The series
covers everything health care providers need to know to start an ASC, including the options of building or
buying an existing facility. Topics include an ASC market overview (eg, ASC historical trends and market-
driven changes such as health care reform), business planning (eg, entity type: hospital outpatient department
versus ASC license, partnership considerations, financial projections, keys to the success of an ASC), design
and development of an ASC (selection of the right professionals, site selection, design of the facility), and
operations preparation (payer contracting, licensure and Medicare certification, accreditation preparation,
governance setup). Register at http://www.aorn.org/webinars and encourage physician partners to join as
well.
SPECIALTY EDUCATIONAmbulatory Infection Prevention Course
This course provides information that will equip ASCs to meet the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS) requirements for infection prevention and control programs in ASCs. This four module
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online course, worth 6.8 CE contact hours, follows the CMS surveyor worksheet, focusing on the obser-
vations and assessments that will be made during a regulatory visit to an ASC.
This course is appropriate for all perioperative staff members, administrators, and physicians who provide
services in an ASC setting and who want to ensure they have implemented a quality infection control
program that has safe patient outcomes as a result. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org/ASC
InfectionPrevention.
Care of the Pediatric Patient in Surgery
Caring for children in the perioperative environment is complex because of the vast differences in children as
they develop from neonates to adolescents. Nursing interventions implemented during the preoperative,
intraoperative, and postoperative phases is multifaceted and must take into account the continuum of
physiological and psychosocial changes that are occurring in the child. This online educational module was
developed in collaboration with Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) by pediatric specialists and
provides an overview of the anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults and
a review of developmental stages, establishing the basis for safe care. Topics covered include family-
centered care, parent present induction, anesthesia and positioning considerations, temperature regulation,
and pain management. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty
Education, then Care of the Pediatric Patient in Surgery.
Caring for the Older Adult in the Perioperative Setting
The older adult population is increasing rapidly in the United States. In addition to understanding the
physiological changes, communication difficulties, and greater number of complications associated with
older patients, perioperative nurses must possess knowledge of how these and other age-related factors affect
the care and treatment of the older adult in the perioperative setting. This online module will provide in-
formation regarding the physiological changes of aging and guidelines for nurses caring for the older adult in
the perioperative setting. For more information, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Specialty
Education, then Care of the Older Adult in the left hand column.
Laser Safety for Perioperative Nurses
Today’s perioperative nurse must be knowledgeable about laser physics, tissue interaction, safety, and
delivery systems to serve as the patient’s advocate and ensure the safety of both patients and staff members.
This educational module, worth 2.5 CE contact hours, presents an overview of information for health care
personnel who may be involved in laser procedures and provides a foundation for the creation of facility-
specific laser policies and procedures. The module also addresses laser safety protocols according to the
American National Standards Institute Z136.3 Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities, AORN rec-
ommended practices, and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery practices. For more informa-
tion, visit http://www.aorn.org/LaserSafety.
Medication Safety Assessment (Adult)
Knowledge of perioperative medications and safety practices is critical for positive patient outcomes. This
online independent study assessment activity will help experienced perioperative RNs identify knowledge
gaps related to medications in the perioperative setting. Educators, managers, and orientation coordinators will
find this a helpful tool for on boarding newly hired, experienced RNs. Each participant will receive 2 CE
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contact hours after successfully completing the 100-question examination. This module is available for indi-
vidual purchase or as a facility subscription. Formore information, visit http://www.aorn.org/AssessmentTools.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Course
With the frequency of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) increasing, it is vital that the perioperative RN
be prepared. This course presents a review of the key perioperative nursing considerations for patients
undergoing MIS procedures. The course consists of four modules and is worth 8 CE contact hours. Module
1 reviews preoperative risk factors related to MIS procedures: positioning, including the development of
venous stasis; fluid management; and intraoperative use of magnetic resonance imaging. Module 2 discusses
intraoperative nursing considerations, including positioning, equipment use, and troubleshooting. Module 3
focuses on complications associated with MIS. Module 4 discusses postoperative patient care considerations.
To learn more, visit http://www.aorn.org/MIS.
Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) Online Program
This program has been revised based on content in the 3rd edition of the PNDS. Nurses can learn about the
PNDS, test their knowledge, and earn 1.2 free CE contact hours. Visit http://www.aorn.org and select
Education, Specialty Education, and then Introduction to the PNDS for more information.
The Role of the Perioperative Nurse as Influencer in Product Evaluation and Selection
One of the perioperative RN’s most important roles is that of advocate. In this role, the RN is responsible
for providing a safe environment of care for both patients and coworkers. An important aspect of this
responsibility is ensuring that products and equipment used in the perioperative practice environment are
both safe and effective. This one-hour program reviews key considerations regarding the perioperative RN’s
influence in product evaluation and selection. For additional information, visit http://www.aorn.org and
select Education, Specialty Education, and then the course name. Corporate support provided by Ethicon
Endo-Surgery, Inc.
PERIOP MASTERY PROGRAM
Improve staff learning and retention while reducing patient risk. Periop Mastery Modules reduce staff
studying times by up to 75% and boost retention rates to nearly 80% after 12 months. These AORN
programs use the latest scientific advancements in understanding how the human brain acquires, retains
and recalls information. This technology has been adapted into the Periop Mastery Program modules to
emphasize key objectives about AORN’s perioperative standards and recommended practices.
Periop Mastery Program modules include:
n Deep Vein Thrombosis (2.3 CE contact hours/2.3 hours AEU credit)
n Hand Hygiene in the Perioperative Setting (1.0 CE contact hours/1.0 hours AEU credit)
n High-Level Disinfection (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit)
n Malignant Hyperthermia (2.5 CE contact hours/2.5 hours AEU credit)
n Moderate Sedation (1.8 CE contact hours/1.8 hours AEU credit)
n Perioperative Care of the Older Adult (1.9 CE contact hours/1.9 hours AEU credit)
n Positioning the Patient (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit)
n Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis (1.2 CE contact hours/1.2 hours AEU credit)
n Preventing Unplanned Perioperative Hypothermia (1.9 CE contact hours/1.9 hours AEU credit)
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n Reducing Radiological Exposure (0.8 CE contact hours/0.8 hours AEU credit)
n Retained Surgical Items (1.8 CE contact hours/1.8 hours AEU credit)
n Safe Environment of Care (1.5 CE contact hours/1.5 hours AEU credit)
n Sterilization in the Perioperative Setting (3 CE contact hours/3 hours AEU credit)
Modules are available for individual purchase and as a facility subscription. For more information or to
purchase, please visit http://www.aorn.org/periopmasteryprogram.
JOURNAL CE CENTER
AORN Journal CE articles are available with online testing. The online program allows nurses to search
for specific articles, read the article and take the test online, and immediately get your results and print
a certificate. The Journal CE Center can help RNs prepare for the CNOR� exam or meet state and facility CE
requirements. Articles cover a broad range of perioperative topics and offer 1 to 6 CE contact hours each. To
learn more and earn CE contact hours online, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Education, Learning
Modalities, print, and then Journal CE (online modules and testing).
VIDEO TITLES PRESENTED BY CIN�E-MED�
Educational videos in CD-ROM and DVD formats, most including study guides, are available through the
AORN Perioperative Nursing Video Library and are ideal for use as staff training tools. The video study
guides contain a post-test with answers. Programs available for purchase address
n clinical practice topics,
n communication and conflict resolution,
n infection control,
n patient and family member education, and
n patient and staff member safety.
Newly Released Videos
Care of the Pediatric Patient in Surgery: Neonate Through Adolescent
Care of the pediatric patient is a team effort, best accomplished through collaboration between anesthesia care
providers, surgeons, and nursing staff members throughout the continuum of care. A basic understanding of
pediatric developmental stages is essential to all phases of perioperative nursing care and affects how nurses
interact with pediatric patients. This video and study guide review pediatric developmental stages, essential
aspects of preoperative assessment and postoperative care, and basic principle of parent present induction.
Environmental Sanitation, Terminal Cleaning, and Disinfection
The ultimate goal of environmental cleaning procedures is to protect both patients and personnel from
exposure to infectious pathogens. Learn the four key elements of cleaning procedures and develop an
understanding of the many sources of contamination in the surgical suite and the role that environmental
cleaning has in preventing health careeassociated infections in patients.
Powered Surgical Instruments: Components of Safe Care and Handling
In today’s fast-paced, highly technical health care environment, surgical techniques are constantly evolving.
Manufacturers of surgical instruments have developed powerful and versatile electrical, battery-operated,
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and pneumatically driven surgical instruments. This video will provide valuable information on selecting
high-quality powered surgical instruments and ensuring that they are cared for and handled safely.
Prevention of Transmissible Infections in the Perioperative Practice Setting
Protecting patients and the surgical team from disease transmission is challenging in today’s environment,
partly because of the evolving nature of microorganisms. Perioperative RNs should be proficient in tech-
niques that will protect them and their patients from exposure to potentially infectious material. This video
and study guide review infection transmission mechanisms, basic prevention techniques, and the role of
immunizations and evidence-based practices in preventing transmissible infections.
Surgical Instrumentation: Use, Care, and Handling
Surgical instruments are high-quality tools designed for accomplishing a specific, desired effect during
a wide variety of invasive procedures. Proper cleaning and handling minimizes damage, increases instrument
life expectancy, and protects instruments, which are a major financial investment for facilities. This video
will provide education for perioperative staff members on the use, care, and handling of all surgical instru-
ments, including minimally invasive, powered, and endoscopic instruments.
The AORN Online Video Library provides an innovative, cost-effective, user-friendly way to make videos
available to nurses and medical institutions. Purchasing a subscription provides access to all the videos in our
library for one full year. For details, visit http://www.aorn.org and select Books & Publications and then
Visit the video library.
Editor’s note: Periop 101 is a trademark of AORN, Inc, Denver, CO. CNOR is a registered trademark
of the Competency & Credentialing Institute, Denver, CO. Cin�e-Med is a registered trademark of
Cin�e-Med, Inc, Woodbury, CT.
AORN ensures that no individual with a mobility, visual, or hearing disability is excluded, denied services, or
treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services.
AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
AORN recognizes these activities as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that
AORN or the American Nurses Credentialing Center approves or endorses products mentioned in the activities.
AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check
with your state board of nursing for acceptability of education sessions for relicensure.
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