The AORN Chapter 1504 of Greater Indianapolis' 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 health care partners who support the mission.
Recent News & Announcements
The Guideline for Care of the Patient Receiving Local-Only is open for public comment August 20 – September 20, 2025, at https://www.aorn.org/events/public-commenting. This evidence-based guideline...
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Upcoming Events
Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:00am ET
Monday, September 1, 2025 at 8:00am ET
Job Opportunities
Full-time .8 FTE evenings 1:30 - Close (No Weekends) Heart Pav - Pre/Post Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care...
Full-time .8 FTE evenings 1:30 - Close (no weekends) Heart Pav - Pre/Post Op Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care...
Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning,...
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