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Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing.

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.

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Related Careers

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

25-1072

$47,950 $79,940 $130,040

Registered Nurses

29-1141

$66,030 $93,600 $135,320

Nurse Practitioners

29-1171

$97,960 $129,210 $169,950

Frequently Asked Questions

What careers can I pursue with this major?

Use the Related Careers section above to see roles commonly linked to this field of study. Data is based on CIP–SOC crosswalk and BLS occupational data.

Where does salary data come from?

Salary and employment data come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and Employment Projections.

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Salary Summary

$100,917

Avg Median Salary $100,917
Lowest Median $79,940
Highest Median $129,210

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

Quick Facts

Career Paths 3
Degree Level Bachelor
Code 51.3812

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