Celebrating CNOR Perioperative Nurses from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City on Completing and Succeeding in the CNOR Exam
Congratulations to the perioperative nurses from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City who successfully completed our 8-day blended CNOR Exam Preparation Course and passed the CNOR certification exam!
This program combined online learning with in-class training to equip them with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in perioperative nursing.
Special thanks to our expert instructors from AORN, the Compass Health Consultancy team, and our CCI coach, as well as SSMC leadership for their support in fostering surgical excellence and professional growth.

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First ENA Operating Room Society & UAE AORN Chapter Symposium,16 Nov 2025
An unforgettable and successful event of learning, collaboration, and inspiration at Fakeeh University Hospital, featuring 12 expert speakers sharing insights on perioperative excellence. In honor of Perioperative Nurses Week, we were inspired by opening remarks from: • Dr. Safa Al Mustafa, Vice President, Emirates Nursing Association Society • Darlene Murdock, MSN, BBA, RN, CNOR, CSSM, President, AORN Society • Caroline Bilen, BSN, CHRMO, CHQO, CPHMG, Chairperson, ENA OR Society UAE AORN Chapter Organized and proudly sponsored by The Compass Health Consultancy, alongside MicroSafe Group DMCC, UltraZonic, alphaMED, and Al Mazrouei, this successful event celebrated Perioperative Nurses Week and advanced operating room safety and professional growth in the UAE. Save the date for the next symposium on 15 November 2026!

The Compass Health Consultancy and AORN Partner to Elevate Perioperative Nursing’s Standard of Care in MEA Region
The Compass Health Consultancy is delighted to announce its partnership with the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to introduce Periop 101: A Core Curriculum™ and Prep for CNOR in the MEA region for the first time. The largest association of perioperative nurses in the world, AORN defines, supports, and advocates for patient and staff safety through exemplary practice in all phases of perioperative nursing care using evidence-based guidelines, continuing education, and clinical practice resources.



