Washington State Council of Perioperative Nurses
The purpose of the Washington State Council of Perioperative Nurses is to network and share information that impacts or has the potential to impact perioperative nursing, to monitor and disseminate information regarding state or local issues that impact perioperative nursing and to provide opportunities for continuous professional development.
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 1, 2025 at 8:00am ET
Job Opportunities
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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
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