Be recognized by all 50 BONs and get that “Dream Job!” Register for RNFA training by August 31, 2020 and save up to $ 900.00 on tuition! AORN Position Statement on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
The APRN practicing in the perioperative environment as a first assistant at surgery:
“…is required, as of January 1, 2016, to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, competent surgical first assisting services by completing a program that covers the content of the AORN Standards for RN First Assistant Education Programs, which may be a standalone program or may be a portion of a graduate or postgraduate program (eg, additional coursework included in a graduate APRN program);…” -AORN Position Statement on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the Perioperative Environment (