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PeriOperative Nurse:
PeriOperative Nurses are registered nurses who
assist surgeons during surgery. PeriOperative
Nurses can work as either a Scrub Nurse, who
passes instruments to the surgeon or as a
Circulating Nurse who take care of the overall
nursing care during surgery. PeriOperative
Nurses can choose to specialize in certain
fields of medicine such as Cardiac Care or
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
PeriOperative nurses work closely with the
surgical team, consisting of the
circulating/scrub nurse, anesthesia provider,
surgical assistant, and other assistive
personnel. PeriOperative Nurses are also
responsible for providing preoperative and
postoperative care to the patient.
The main duties of a PeriOperative Nurse
include:
- Assisting the surgeon during surgery
- Providing care to the patient during surgery
- Monitoring the patients vital signs
- Controlling bleeding during surgery
- Along with taking care of the patient intra
operatively, they also provide pre and post
operative care.
- Maintaining a sterile environment in the
operating room
Where they work:
Perioperative Registered Nurses work in many
types of health care facilities from large
hospitals to ambulatory or outpatient surgery
centers, and physician offices.
Qualifications:
PeriOperative Nurses need to first qualify as a
Registered Nurse (RN) by successfully completing
a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
course or relevant Associate Degree or Diploma.
There are many post RN courses offering
certification for PeriOperative Nurses
available.
Before enrolling in a program, ensure
it is accredited by a professional body. This
will ensure your qualification will be widely
accepted, and may even be used towards a
Master’s Degree in Nursing. Becoming certified
proves your commitment to your career along with
developing an advanced understanding of the
role.
Find a Nursing School:
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and colleges in your area that offer nursing programs.
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