Plastic Surgery

I'd be interested in more info on the group you're developing. I have worked in the OR for >30 yrs. with many hrs. in plastics. Are you anticipating work as pvt. duty, office, or where? Do you know what the nurses in ENG. are doing differently if credentialed in Plastics?

Hello and thanks for your response,

First and foremost I would like to apologize for not responding sooner.

I anticipate working as a private duty nurse and hiring other nurses to care for patients recovering from plastic and/or reconstructive surgery. Care would be provided in the client's home or other recovery site such as a hotel or resort for those out-of-state patients. I conducted a field study survey in my area and spoke with staff and registered nurses employed in plastic surgery offices/medspas and surgicenters. I found that the RN's at the facilities I surveyed either did not know there was such certification in plastics available or knew about it and have not yet sought certification. However, most nurses were new hires with the majority of RN's with prior experience in critical care/OR/RR. The nurses receive their training in plastics from other RN's on staff or the physician directly. I have a subscription to the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nursing and according to the the journal, certification is meant to promote professionalism, helps establish competency in specialty skills and comprehension, increases career opportunities and promotion and can contribute to greater income potential. Most importantly, certification shows your commitment to the specialty in in plastic surgical nursing. More and more plastic surgeons are becoming aware of the importance and advantages of hiring a certified plastic surgery nurse. Plastic surgery nurses frequently attend the same forums and conventions that plastic surgeons do to promote the importance and tremendous advantage a board certified nurse brings to the practice. During the course of my field study in the Scottsdale, Arizona area, I did not meet one nurse that was certified. However, I surveyed 10 practices out of 71 practices in the city. I would prefer that the nurses I hire have certification in plastics but at least 2 years in a plastic surgery setting would suffice. Please do not hesitate to ask me any further questions. Thank you!