Perioperative Operating Room and Surgical Nurse Nursing Major

Description: A program that prepares registered nurses to provide care to patients before and during surgery, and provide tableside assistance to surgeons. Includes instruction in operating room safety and preparation, aseptic technique, anesthesia, patient preparation, surgical instruments and procedures, sterilization and disinfecting, surgical drugs and solutions, hemostasis, emergency procedures, and patient/family education. Is Perioperative Operating Room and Surgical Nurse Nursing the right major for you?
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Perioperative Operating Room and Surgical Nurse Nursing Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$66,010

Median Hourly Wage

$31.74*

Total Employed Nationally

54,050


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.