About ACORN

The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) is a registered Australian company and health promotion charity. ACORN is Australia’s peak body of perioperative nursing, the largest speciality nursing college and only perioperative content provider.

Mission

Our work is to advocate for safe, quality perioperative care for every patient on every occasion.

Vision

When our work is done, we will have delivered safe, quality perioperative care that protects the health and wellbeing of every patient and nurse.

Values

As we work, we are committed to:

• collaboration

• excellence

• communication

• innovation

ACORN Strategic Plan 2022-2025: Reset for the future