The Perioperative or 'OR' Nurse is an individual who helps to evaluate the patient, then plan and implement various steps to, during, and beyond surgery. Manages overall care of the patient before, during and after the surgical procedure and also advocates on behalf of the patient. Addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational status of the patient and his or her family and seeks to address concerns. Operating room nurses are of three types:

  1. Pre-Op RN
  2. Intra-Op RN
  3. Post-Op or PACU RN

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