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Results are in
On Thursday, March 18, AORN delegates voted on position statements and proposed changes to the bylaws. Delegates also elected the 2010-2011 AORN leadership.
Outcomes on Position Statements and Proposed Bylaws Changes
| ITEMS OF DISCUSSION | PASS/ DIDN'T PASS |
| Proposed dues increase amended to $25 (effective July 1, 2010) |
Pass |
| Proposed Position Statement on the Care of the Older Adult in Perioperative Settings | Pass |
| Proposed Position Statement on the RN First Assistant |
Pass |
| Motions to change the bylaws to allow all members to vote from home for candidates. | Pass |
| The House decided to continue the current House of Delegates structure and chapter allocation of delegates. The House also took action to remove the cap of 1500 delegates to allow eligible members present at Congress to register as additional delegates if they request. | Pass |
| Proposed Bylaws Amendment Related to Official Publication |
Pass |
2010-2011 AORN Leadership Election Results
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Anne Marie Herlehy, DNP, RN, CNOR
VICE PRESIDENT
Rosemarie T. Schroeder, RN, BSN, CNOR
SECRETARY
Jane A. Kusler-Jensen, RN, BSN, MBA, CNOR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Renae N. Battié, RN, MN, CNOR
Denise Jackson, RN, MSN, CNS, CNOR, CRNFA
David A. Wyatt, RN, MPH, MA, CNOR
NOMINATING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Sandy Albright, RN, BSN, CNOR
Claire R. Everson, RN, CNOR, CCAP
Marisa (Missi) Merlino, RN, MHA, CNOR
For photos of the 2010-2011 AORN Leadership, go here.
The June issue of the AORN Journal will include further information on decisions made at AORN's 2010 House of Delegates.
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