Chapter Designated Delegate forms are now available on Nursing Network or from your board members. Delegates will be chosen based on a point system. Designated delegates will receive a stipend to offset the cost of registration and travel. Forms are due to the President or Secretary no later than January 31, 2026. Please contact a board member or Tracey Kunkel ( traceysample@hotmail.com ) for more information.

An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, in licensing of health care facilities, providing for surgical smoke evacuation systems. " Surgical smoke is dangerous because it contains toxic gases, carcinogens, and potentially infectious particles that can cause respiratory irritation, chronic health issues, and even cancer . It can lead to acute symptoms like headaches, eye irritation, and coughing, and its long-term heal

Please register! $40 /guest. Dinner buffet. Sponsor Kerecis with speaker Elizabeth Faust from Lizzie Wounds. Collecting personal care items for veterans in honor of Veteran's Day. Contact Tracey Kunkel at traceysample@hotmail.com or see Nursing Network for flyer and registration information.

AORN Pittsburgh Chapter 3902 EXPO Grant The AORN Pittsburgh Chapter will support one nurse, who has never been to Expo to attend Expo. The awardee agrees to actively participate at Expo and present on a few things from the conference. Stay tuned- more details coming soon! Application Overview Applications for the first annual chapter membership grant will open soon. The award will be received in two installments, one for registration and the second award at the May membership

The Pittsburgh AORN Chapter 3902 is looking for the following volunteer positions for fiscal year 2026: • President Elect • Secretary • Board Members • Nominating Committee Members Willingness to serve forms and candidate information will be collected between now through March 1st. The nominating committee will present the slate of candidates to the board at the March board meeting. Candidate information will be posted to the website and a formal announcement will be made to