Delegate Information


Members of AORN of San Diego County who have met the requirements outlined in the Bylaws, who have maintained continuous membership with no lapses, and who have accumulated the most points shall be eligible to be a Delegate to AORN National Congress. Chapter members who have accumulated the most points from December 16-December 15 of the following year shall be eligible for monetary assistance from AORN of San Diego County to attend the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo.  Complete details about delegate information can be found in our Policy Manual.  


How to Accumulate Points


10 Points

AORN National Officer/Board Member/Nominating Committee

Article published in a professional perioperative nursing journal

Competency and Credentialing Institute, Board of Director


7 Points

AORN Congress Presenter

AORN National Ballot (this point period)

CCI Committee Member


5 Points

AORN Congress Moderator

AORN National Committee Member

AORN Workshop Presenter

Chapter Education Presenter

Chapter Officer/Board Member/Nominating Committee

CNOR/CRNFA

Full week of AORN Congress attendance (provide copy of CE certificate)

Specialty Assembly Governing Council


4 Points

AORN Congress Panel Member

Chapter Committee Chair


3 Points

AORN Congress other (teller, session assistant, etc.)

AORN Workshop Panel Member

AORN Workshop Attendance (provide copy of CE certificate)

Chapter Ballot (this point period)

Chapter Committee/task force projects (per)

Chapter Education Panel Member

Chapter Speaker Bureau Presentation

Specialty Assembly Committee


2 Points

Chapter General Business Meeting attended


1 Point

Chapter Board Meetings attended

Less than a full week of AORN Congress attendance, one point for each day (provide copy of CE certificate)

Volunteer participation, one point for each event