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
- ACORN Christmas Closure 21st December 2024 ACORN is closed during this period over the Christmas and New Years period. more
- VPNG State Conference 8th August 2025 Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group State Conference Innovation and excellence: Leading the future in perioperative n... more
News
- 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
- Member benefit: Medcast Advanced courses discount and CPD points 18th September 2024 Enjoy 15% discount for Medcast Advanced courses. ... more
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