Surgical Nurse Training
Surgical nurse training teaches students how to care for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Surgical nurses work in hospitals, doctor's offices, and outpatient surgical centers.
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Degree Options
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Surgical nurse training begins by enrolling in a bachelor's degree program in nursing. Surgical nurses typically have a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), and some also hold graduate degrees.
Coursework
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Through their coursework, students will become familiar with anatomy, medical terminology, pharmacology, microbiology, patient care, pediatric care, and surgical care through classroom and laboratory instruction. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to complete several clinical rotations at a local hospital or doctor's office.
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Accreditation
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When choosing a nursing program, make sure the school is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Not attending an accredited program will prohibit nursing graduates from being eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam to obtain their registered nurse (RN) license.
RN Licensure
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After completing an accredited bachelor's degree, graduates are required to sit for the national licensing examination known as the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-RN® to receive their RN license. The computerized exam is six hours long and is taken at a special testing site.
Certification
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After obtaining their RN licensure, professionals can sit for an exam to receive the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) credential, which is offered by the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). Eligibility requirements include holding a current RN license, being employed as an RN for two years in a surgical setting, and acquiring 2,000 hours of practice within the past three years in a surgical setting. After receiving the credential, nurses are required, every five years, to maintain 90 continuing education units (CEUs).
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