Operating+Room

RN Operating Room Nursing Operating room nurses provided care to patients before, during and after su rgical procedures. The operating room nurse is a member of a medical team of professionals working together to complete a successful surgery operation. The operating room nurse performs a pre-surgery interview with the patient to make themselves aware of any potential problems and help set up a plan for surgery. Operating room nurses are the main line of communication between the patient and their family and the operating can relay on messages and make sure that the patient has a clear understanding of the procedure they are about to go through. During the surgery itself the operating room nurse will work with the operating physician in the procedure, monitor the patients vital signs and maintain a clean environment. After the surgery is complete the operating room nurse will continue to help the patient with their recovery by regulating their medicine for pain relief, cleaning and dressing wounds, monitoring vital signs and healing process and teaching the patient how to care for themselves after they leave the hospital.
 * Job Description**

To become an operating room nurse you need an associates or bachelor’s degree in nursing. You need an examination required by all states as part of the registered nursing certification process. After earning this certification, dedicated surgical nurses are encouraged to work in a fast-paced hospital unit, like the emergency room or intensive care unit. These units provide opportunities to treat critical patients, learn advanced treatment techniques and establish oneself as a proactive and take charge nursing professional. It takes about 2 to 4 years to go to school for an RN.
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Some universities you can go to are South University, Kaplan University, University of Phoenix, Walden University and Grand Canyon University.
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The hourly rate for (CNOR) certified operating room nurse is 26 to 39 dollars an hour. If you work overtime you earn 26 to 60 dollars. Bonus you get 99 dollars to 4 thousand dollars. Total pay is about 44 thousand dollars to 87 thousand dollars.
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