The Government Affairs department is organized to support advocacy on behalf of perioperative nurses before legislative and regulatory bodies at both the state and federal levels.
Information
- Founded:
- Between 1916 and 1949, several OR nursing groups formed in various parts of the country, leading to the formal recognition of AORN as a national association.
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Perioperative Nurse WeekUpdated about a week ago
Congress 2009Created about 2 months ago
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Events
2 past eventsSee All
- Perioperative Nurse Week
Everywhere
Sunday, November 8 at 1:00am - Fall Specialty Conference
Orlando, Florida
Thursday, October 29 at 7:00am
AORN Government Affairs
Megan McGeehan DeRocini I received a call from my Rep, Thomas Murt last week informing me he was most definitely supporting the bill!
AORN Government Affairs Legislative Update: Pennsylvania's RN circulator bill passed the House unanimously!
Belle YAY! Good job Michigan RNs!
AORN Government Affairs Legislative Update: Michigan's RN circulator bill passed the Senate! Thank you to everyone who contacted your elected officials. Your voice was heard! We will keep you updated on the status of the House bill.
AORN Government Affairs West Virginia AORN members visit their State Capitol during Perioperative Nurse Week.
Claire Karas Following the passage of the Healthcare Bill in the House, Becky Patton got a call, "Hi Becky! This is Barack Obama. Now that's a grassroots network in action!
Karen M. Knapp MI Update: Delayed on Tuesday for a Thursday vote...keep sending letters to Senators!!!
AORN Government Affairs Legislative update: PA House bill 1641, RN circulator legislation, passed 2nd reading in the House today. The bill will be heard on 3rd reading and final passage in the House next week. Keep contacting your state representatives! Click the link below.
Source: www.capwiz.com
Introduction page to Government Affairs with contact informationroles and initiatives of Government Affairs and descriptions oflegislative policy and goals
Karen M. Knapp Come on MI...everyone send a letter! Tell all your friends. Let's get this rockin!
AORN Government Affairs
Michigan’s RN circulator bill just passed unanimously out of committee! It goes to the Senate floor for a vote on November 10.
If you live in Michigan, please click the link below to send a letter to your Senator urging him/her to support having a RN in the role of a circulator in the operating room.
Source: www.capwiz.com
Introduction page to Government Affairs with contact informationroles and initiatives of Government Affairs and descriptions oflegislative policy and goals
Charlene Fredericks Oliviere great idea!
RECENT ACTIVITY
AORN Government Affairs discussed new york state legislation to allow RNFA's to bill insurances fro survices on the AORN Government Affairs discussion board.
AORN Government Affairs discussed new york state legislation to allow RNFA's to bill insurances fro survices on the AORN Government Affairs discussion board.
