Washington State Council of Perioperative Nurses

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

You are invited and encouraged to review and comment on the AORN Guideline for Environmental Hygiene, which will be available for public review and...

Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in Public Commenting

For every AORN Expo registration completed before Thanksgiving, we’ll donate $25 to a New Orleans food bank. Each donation will provide...

Posted by Association of periOperative Registered Nurses in AORN HQ Announcements

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Upcoming Events

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Webinar/Online

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00am ET

DEC
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Webinar/Online

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm ET

DEC
13
Webinar/Online

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8:00am ET

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Employers - Post a job

Job Opportunities

Moses Lake, WA · Position at Columbia Crest Center

Overview:   At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional...

Kennewick, WA · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date12/03/20253208 W 19th AveSuite 101, Kennewick, Washington, 99337, United States of AmericaRegistered Nurse - Outpatient...

Pasco, WA · Position at DAVITA

Posting Date12/02/20255820 Road 68, Pasco, Washington, 99301-5677, United States of AmericaRegistered Nurse – Outpatient Dialysis Dialysis...

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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

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