AORN of The San Francisco Bay Area
As a chapter of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), our mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures by providing practice support and professional development opportunities for our members in the San Francisco area.
Lafayette, CA
September 20th, 2025
Concord, CA
September 27th, 2025
Walnut Creek, CA
October 4th, 2025
Recent News & Announcements
The AORN Perioperative Nursing Research Symposium provides an opportunity for perioperative nurses to present their research, EBP, or QI work in a...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements
The Guideline for Care of the Patient Receiving Local-Only is open for public comment August 20 – September 20, 2025, at...
Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in Public Commenting
Upcoming Events
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm PT
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 8:00am ET
Job Opportunities
Summary SUMMARY: The AHD Registered Nurse - Park Bridge provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the patient care performed by...
Summary SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides nursing care to patients, including medications and treatment. Plans, implements, and...
Summary SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides nursing care to patients, including medications and treatment. Plans, implements, and...
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