Operating Room Nursing (Perioperative Nursing)

Nurses in this field provide care and support to patients before, during, and after surgery. These nurses are responsible for maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room, monitoring the patient during surgery, and coordinating care throughout the process. They are also responsible for making sure the OR team provides the patient with the best care possible.

Susan M.

Virginia Beach, VA
RN, BSN, LCDR/USN – Operating Room Nurse

As far back as I can remember, I have wanted to be a nurse. My initial exposure to nursing came mostly from school and television. When I was young I watched the old medical shows ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Descriptions:

Perioperative Nurse Career Overview

Perioperative Nurse Student Overview

Consider a Career in the OR

Articles:

Adding Generation X to the OR Equation

Is Perioperative Nursing Right for You?

Working Smart

Read an article about being an RN First Assistant

How much money do Operating Room Nurses generally make?

Organizations:

Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses

Resources:

Join PERIOP, an online discussion group for Perioperative Nurses

Contemporary Surgery Online

Find an expert in Perioperative Nursing

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