The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses is the national association committed to improving patient safety in the surgical setting.
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TC members - our sister chapter is having a conference February 7th in St Cloud, MN. Save your spot at our Winter perioperative conference! Get...
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am CT
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