AORN Chapter 3404, Tar Heels East, NC

05/12/2026

Nominate a Leader Today!

Know a strong leader - or ready to step up yourself? Nominate a colleague or apply to serve as a 2027–28 AORN Officer, Board Member, or Nominating Committee member and help shape the future of perioperative nursing.

Open now through June 2, 2026: https://bit.ly/3PPxdkv

05/12/2026

New Issue Alert!

The May issue of the AORN Journal is available online. It is packed with 5.4 CH free to members.

What’s Inside:
✅Kratom Use: An Emerging Perioperative Nursing Concern
✅3D-Printed Surgical Guides: Manual Cleaning and Comparison of Two Drying Processes
✅Enhancing Perioperative Onboarding Through an Education Champion Project

Also in this issue:
💡 Guidelines in Practice: Care and Cleaning of Surgical Instruments
💡 Back to Basics 2.0: Medication Safety
💡 On the Cutting Edge: Supermicrosurgery

Plus, NEW in this issue—
Dear Masked Maven: Where Should You Grow? A Nurse’s Guide to Workplace Fit

Let us know which articles you are most looking forward to reading below. https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/18780369/2026/123/5

Not a member? Join today and get full access to the AORN Journal. https://www.aorn.org/membership/join

Cover Photo Caption: The recently updated AORN “Guideline for care and cleaning of surgical instruments” provides perioperative nurses with evidence-based guidance on instrument cleaning and ways to prevent surgical site infections.

05/12/2026

Become a difference maker in reducing the dangers of surgical smoke.

Join us for Leader Exchange: Clearing the Air Through Nurse Advocacy, as we explore how nurse advocacy is driving legislative action and workplace change to address the dangers of surgical smoke.

May 20, 2026 | 1-2pm ET
Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4vsPdBq

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05/12/2026

Periop nurses know the day rarely goes exactly as planned. You adjust on the fly, catch the details nobody else sees, and still make sure patients feel safe in the OR. That work matters.

As National Nurses Week continues, we wanted to share a reminder about a few perks we're extending to help you celebrate:

• A free poster to show your pride
• A $1 two-month AORN trial membership
• A $25 Nurses Week Recognition Membership credit when you renew or rejoin using code NURSESWEEK25
• Special savings on the AORN Guidelines
Details here: https://bit.ly/4tT5m1G

Happy Nurses Week to the periop nurses showing up for patients and each other every single day.

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Join us April 18, 2026 via Zoom for the Next Monthly Meeting

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AORN TAR Heels EAST NEWSLETTER Volume 14 Issue 4 April 2026 Inside This Issue: President’s Message Chapter Officers Chapter Committees Meeting Minutes Committee Reports Patient Safety & Research Article Individual & Committee Points Value Form Willingness To Serve Form Workshops The ...

04/12/2026

Congratulations to Amanda Heitman on her award for Outstanding Acheivement in Perioperative Education!

04/12/2026

Have your say in the future of perioperative nursing.

Voting for the AORN Board of Directors and Nominating Committee is open. Your input helps shape leadership and priorities in our profession.

Cast your vote by 11:59 PM CST on April 13 and make an impact! https://bit.ly/45EHMM9

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