The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) is Australia’s peak body of perioperative nursing and the largest specialist nursing college.
ACORN provides funds for research, professional development and patient safety resources, and publishes standards for perioperative nursing practice.
Events
- SSQCPE Public consultation: Perioperative attire 11th December 2025 We are excited to announce that drafts of ACORN's clinical standards are now open for public comment! more
- SSQCPE Public consultation: Surgical hand antisepsis, gowning and gloving 17th December 2025 We are excited to announce that drafts of ACORN's clinical standards are now open for public comment! more
- ACORN 2026 Conference 14th May 2026 Building Bridges: Strengthening collaborative perioperative care more
News
- Draft strategic plan: Feedback invited 11th December 2025 ACORN's draft strategic plan for 2026–2028 is now available for feedback. Please send your comments to [email protected]... ... more
- ACORN Standards: PPSPNs Update 18th September 2024 The ACORN Professional Practice Standards for Perioperative Nurses (PPSPNs) have been updated. Please visit the PPSPN am... ... more
- Bravura Laser Officer Scholarship OPEN 18th September 2024 Applications for the Bravura Laser Safety Officer (LSO) education scholarship are currently open. ... more
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