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Operating Room Nursing (Perioperative Nursing)

 

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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.

 

Craig M.

Jensen Beach, FL
RN; Perioperative

I know I make a difference in people's lives. Sometimes patients can't vocalize what they are feeling so I must be their eyes and ears. I have to do what I can to make them feel ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Descriptions:

Perioperative Nurse Career Overview

Perioperative Nurse Student Overview

Consider a Career in the OR

Articles:

Periop 101

Retaining Aging OR Nurses

Working Smart

Making the Cut

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

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