Surgical Nursing and Perioperative Care focuses on caring for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Nurses are responsible for ensuring patient safety, preparing patients for surgery, and supporting recovery.
This specialty requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, and coordination with surgical teams. Surgical nurses contribute significantly to positive patient outcomes and efficient healthcare delivery.
Several areas are studied within Surgical Nursing and Perioperative Care, including:
• Preoperative Assessment
• Operating Room Nursing
• Postoperative Care
• Surgical Patient Safety
• Pain Management
• Wound Care
• Infection Prevention
• Minimally Invasive Surgery