Become a member
Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN) represents the professional interests of all nurses working in a range of roles in perioperative settings in Australia.
There are three categories of membership:
- Full membership (specialities below)
- Fellowship
- Affiliate membership
The specialities currently available for full membership include:
- Acute Pain nurse
- Anaesthetic nurse
- Circulating nurse
- CSSD nurse
- Instrument nurse
- Nurse Educator and/or Facilitator
- Nurse Practitioner (Perioperative)
- Nurse Researcher
- Perioperative Nurse Surgeon’s Assistant (PNSA)
- Perioperative Nursing Manager
- Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse
- Preadmission and day surgery nurse
ACORN also establishes mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners and sponsors.
