Carolinas Council
Hilton Head Island, SC | November 13-15, 2026
Mission
The Carolinas Council advocates for excellence in practice and safety in healthcare policy as we unite to empower perioperative nurses through professional collaboration, continuing education, and practice resources.Vision
The Carolinas Council is the collective voice on issues that impact perioperative nurses and healthcare policy at the local, state, and national level.
Values
Inclusive – maintain an intentional environment of letting all people in and welcoming them.
Innovative – open to change and creative responses to strive for perioperative excellence.
Empower – giving perioperative nurses a voice and power of representation.
Officers
Chair – Amanda Heitman, #3413
Chair-Elect – Crystal Hawk, #3415
Treasurer – Lady Sue, #3415 (Incoming: Tina McEachin, #3404)
Secretary – Kim Adler, #3402
Board Members:
- Missy Holland, #3403
- Sherrie Mannarino, #3403
- Terri Richarson, #3403
- Vangie Dennis, #4102
- Doreen Roub, #3413
- Sonja Furr, #3404
Membership Details (how to join)
- Membership in the Carolinas Council is unrestricted by consideration of nationality, race, creed, color, lifestyle, sex, or age.
- Membership is voluntary for state AORN chapters.
- Each Chapter should designate delegates and the authority or limits of authority to speak for that Chapter spelled out by Chapter policy.
- Chapters with current paid dues shall have four (4) votes. Chapters with unpaid dues will not be allowed to vote.
- Members at Large are welcome.
- Contact the secretary for more information