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.

The Compass Health Consultancy trains, coaches, and provides consultation services to healthcare professionals and organizations across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), with a specialty in surgical services. This partnership will add AORN evidence-based educational resources to the Compass library of resources for its healthcare customers.
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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. Join our next cohort and become a Certified Perioperative Nurse.

Capacity Building in Surgical Care: Focus on Education & Certification
Building a great perioperative workplace requires optimizing the art of developing, protecting and cultivating capacities. The aim of capacity building is to improve practices and infrastructure by creating new approaches, structures or values which sustain and enhance the abilities of practitioners and their organizations. At the individual level, capacity building refers to changing attitudes and behaviors. At the institutional level it focuses on the overall organizational performance and functioning capabilities, as well as the ability of an organization to adapt to change.

Perioperative Nurses Laparoscopic Procedures
The perioperative nurse is essential to the success and safety of laparoscopic procedures expertly preparing the surgical environment, managing sterile techniques, and anticipating the surgical team's needs to minimize risks and prevent complications. Now more than ever, we need skilled perioperative nurses. Their competence ensures high standards of care, strict infection control, and effective teamwork, all of which are vital to improving patient outcomes. Join the AORN Periop 101 Curriculum to: ✅ Learn the latest evidence-based best practices in perioperative care. ✅ Gain hands-on skills to ensure patient safety. ✅ Contribute confidently to excellence in surgical outcomes.


