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
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ASIORNA 2026 Conference
23rd October 2026
The 8th ASIORNA conference and 9th ASIAN Perioperative nursing leadership forum 2026. more
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PIORNA 2026 Conference
10th November 2026
Pacific Islands Operating Room Nurses Association Conference 2026 - Bridging Knowledge, Weaving Strength. more
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NSWOTA 2027 State Conference
11th March 2027
New South Wales Operating Theatre Associatation (NSWOTA) 2027 State Conference more
News
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2026 ACORN Standards now live
01st June 2026
The 2026 edition of the ACORN Standards is now live and available to members and subscribing organisations via the ACORN... ... 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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