Celebrate Perioperative Nurses Week

What Do Perioperative Nurses Do?

If you or a loved one have had surgery, perioperative nurses have been by your side at all times before, during, and after the procedure.  They are there to greet patients and their families upon arrival at the preoperative area and remain with the patient throughout the surgical procedure.  These nurses are patient advocates while the patient is anesthetized, keeping the patient safe.  They are with the patient in the postoperative area, meeting the patient’s needs and keeping the family informed.   

For more about perioperative nurses - their roles, responsibilities, skills, work environment, education, training, salary, and more, go to Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing

Happy Perioperative Nurses Week!! 

This is a time to celebrate your profession, your practice, and your ongoing commitment to your teams and patients. The recognition is especially well-deserved as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife and COVID-19 collide, making your commitment to perioperative practice equally challenging and rewarding.

Safe Surgery Together: #PeriopProud

The theme of the 2022 Perioperative Nurses Week is Safe Surgery Together: PeriopProud.  Use this week to reflect on your worth, your value, and your many contributions to safe patient care.

In the following video, Perioperative Nurses share their experiences.

Thank you for all you do to keep patients safe and ensure quality care!

Share your stories about your job:

• What makes you show up every day?
• What part of your job do you like the best?