AORN East Tennessee Chapter

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) aims to unite registered nurses in maintaining the highest professional standards of perioperative nursing practice to encourage optimal care of the patient before, during and after operative and other invasive procedures.



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AORN Member Spotlight! Meet our amazing Chapter Vice President, Rene Bates, RN, BSN Director of Surgery at Tennessee Valley Eye Center 25 years in...

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Upcoming Events

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Webinar/Online

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

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St. Augustine, FL

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 7:00am ET

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Webinar/Online

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

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On-Demand CE Activities

The Guideline for Sterilization provides guidance for perioperative teams about sterilizing reusable medical devices to be used in perioperative and procedural settings.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until September 10, 2026

Guideline for Surgical Attire with guidance for the perioperative RN for wearing surgical attire in semi-restricted and restricted areas, laundering, cleaning items, updates on disinfection criteria.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until January 31, 2026

This presentation will review the new guideline for enhanced recovery after surgery.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until October 17, 2026

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Job Opportunities

Waynesville, NC · Position at Mission Hospital

Description IntroductionNewly increased rates and sign on bonus!This position is eligible for a sign on bonus  with a 2-year commitment to Mission...

Maryville, TN · Position at Gifted Healthcare

Responsibilities MedSurg RNs provide bedside care for a variety of patients and execute individualized patient assessments to create an...

Lenoir City, TN · Position at Gifted Healthcare

Responsibilities MedSurg RNs provide bedside care for a variety of patients and execute individualized patient assessments to create an...

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