Experienced Perioperative Nurse

Career Pathway, 3-5 years

GOAL: Expand Clinical Skills, Eligible for Certifications

At this phase of your career, these are the goals you will be focusing on:

  • Confidently implements evidence-based practices and recommendations
  • Knows proper techniques in all aspects of surgical patient care in various practice areas
  • Understands patient demographics and pathophysiology impacts on interventions and risks
  • Conducts risk assessments, risk mitigation, and performance improvement processes
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team Acts as lead or preceptor

Count on AORN with resources to support this phase of your career.

 

Nurse Preceptor

Periop Nurses - Mastery Course

Periop Nurses - Cinemed Library

Computer - eGuidelines Plus

Toolkits for Education

P202 Specialty Procedure Equipment

Nurse taking Prep for CNOR

Nurse with patient - online education

Nurse in ASC

AORN Membership Eases Your Professional Journey

As the heart & soul of your perioperative team – leading, precepting, and keeping things running smoothly – it’s good to know your association has your back with resources and community when you need them.

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