Project Team grapples with organizational structure.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Administration
• Organizational Structure
• Professional Development

Background:

• The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) requires an effective organizational structure.
• Current structures may not optimally align with AORN's mission and member needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze current AORN chapter membership and committee structures.
• To identify the optimal organizational model for AORN members and mission accomplishment.

Main Methods:

• Evaluation of mandatory chapter membership policies.
• Assessment of the existing committee framework.
• Comparative analysis of potential structural arrangements.

Main Results:

• Identification of pros and cons for different structural models.
• Emphasis on the need for a clear mission and shared values.
• The chosen structure must actively facilitate AORN's mission.

Conclusions:

• AORN's structure must align with and actively support its mission.
• Enhancing professionalism, promoting practice standards, and fostering interaction are key mission elements.
• A member-centric and mission-driven structure is essential for AORN's success.