Central San Joaquin Valley Chapter of AORN

The Central San Joaquin Valley Chapter of AORN mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures by providing practice support and professional development opportunities to perioperative nurses. AORN will collaborate with professional and regulatory organizations, industry leaders, and other healthcare partners who support our mission.



Recent News & Announcements

The AORN Guideline for Care and Cleaning of Surgical Instruments will be available for public comment June 13, 2025 - July 13, 2025 at Online...

Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in Public Commenting

Help AORN build the 2025 salary benchmark by taking our annual Salary Survey. Your input powers the December AORN Journal salary report—and helps...

Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements

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Upcoming Events

JUN
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Webinar/Online

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 8:00am ET

JUN
23
Webinar/Online

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:00am ET

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Job Opportunities

Fresno, CA · Position at State Center Community College District

Coordinator, Health Services (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College (Extended Filing Deadline)   State Center Community College...

Hollister, CA · Position at Stability Direct

Stability Direct is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Hollister, California. Job Description &...

Hollister, CA · Position at Stability Direct

Stability Direct is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Hollister, California. Job Description &...

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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

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

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

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