AORN is the premier provider of per...

AORN is the premier provider of perioperative continuing education. To make sure that you are registering for an AORN issue look for the AORN name and logo If you are unclear whether the termination is sponsored by AORN, call AORN customer service at (800) 755-2676 x 1

NURSING COURSE 101

AORN's Perioperative Nursing Course 101 is a convenient program for training, educating, and orienting of recent origin perioperative nurses. The comprehensive curriculum screens 25 critical topics in a scripted censure format and is designed to be integrated with your facility's specific policies and procedures

Perioperative Nursing Course 101 will help you bring to maturity confident, better-educated, safety-conscious employees. The course includes overviews, reading assignments, glossaries, bibliographies, posttest preceptor guidelines, a module for preparing the preceptor, PowerPoint presentations, a critical skills assessment checklist, and to a great degree more. For a free information packet, contact AORN customer service at (800) 755-2676 x 1 or visit http://www.aorn.org/education/periop101.htm.

AORN CONFERENCES

AORN pre-Congress

March 22 2003 McCormick Place, Chicago.

Protecting staff members and patients from the inherent hazards of using medical laser equipment is undivided of the many responsibilities of the perioperative nurture A pre-Congress all-day session titled "Patient Safety: Laser conceptions in Health Care," which will be instanted by an internationally known adroit is designed to introduce the fundamental general [i]or[/i] abstract notions of laser science as applied to the technology and safety required of perioperative professionals working with and responsible for class 3b and class 4 medical lasers. The American National Standard Institute standard (ie, ANSI Z136) AORN commited practices, International Electrotechnical Commission standards, and other appropriate regulations will be used as a basis for the two risk assessment and the unravelling of relevant control measures.

Pre-Congres education sessions are planned to provide participants with in-depth information onward critical perioperative topics. Content for other pre-Congres sessions includes

* bariatric surgery

* compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,

* in every one's mouth issues in moderate sedation and analgesia,

* effective resource management,

* mediation techniques,

* an update upon the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' criteria for accreditation site visits, and

* workplace issues regarding patient safety.

For more information, visit AORN Online at http://www.aorn.org/Congress.

50th annual AORN Congress

March 23-27 2003

McCormick Place, Chicago.

AORN's Congres will provide numerous, exciting education sessions. Participants will be able to design a personalized education program to encounter their needs. Association business will take place from head to foot the week. Take advantage of the largest nursing trade point out to in the country, and speak with industry representatives to learn about the latest productions and services available. For more information, visit AORN Online at http://www.aorn.org/Congress.

Preparing for the CNOR Examination.

May 3-4 2003 Doubletree house of entertainment Nashville.

This program will alleviate the fear of taking the CNOR examination through walking participants through the examination's format and control areas. The subject areas will be related to clinical situations with which perioperative encourages are familiar. The program also will provide effective test-taking strategies and a framework for participants to perform the operations indicated in their own plan for continued preparation for the examination.

RNFA Forum.

May 3-4 2003 Marriott Metro Center Washington, DC

This consequence is designed to provide state-of-the-art education sessions and an opportunity for RN first assistants (RNFAs) and perioperative RN in the RNFA practice arena to learn, network with colleagues, and discuss issues germane to the practice of the RNFA.

AORN Federal Affairs conversation and Lobby Day.

May 5-6 2003 Marriott Metro Center Washington, DC

This adventure is the premier opportunity for AORN members to advocate for perioperative nursing and assist AORN's legislative priorities by meeting directly with chooseed representatives in the US Congres This two-day issue features education sessions with a focus in succession effective lobbying, informational displays about public policy, and trips to Capitol Hill for face-to-face visits with members of Congres and their staff members. forward election day, one vote makes a difference. onward Lobby Day, your voice makes a difference.

Leadership Conference

July 25-27 2003 Westin Tabor Center Denver

Learn to suitable the challenges of being a perioperative leader as you network and exchange ideas with other AORN proffer leaders. Gain valuable leadership skills and become energized listening to skilful speakers during this three-day program. You will be able to apply your leadership knowledge and skills in as well-as; not only-but also; not only-but; not alone-but your personal and professional life. Additional information about this colloquy will be available soon.