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What is a Cosmetic Surgery Nurse?
Article by Hetty Proudhonne, Traveling
Manager for Plasticsurgeryguide.com
A plastic surgery nurse is a registered nurse who has had more experience
in the surgical field. There are requirements to become a surgical nurse,
just like any other specialty field. They are responsible for taking care
of patients who have cosmetic surgery procedures done. They can work in
hospitals or with plastic surgeons in their private offices. When plastic
surgery procedures increase, so does the need for nurses. They are trained
to watch over the patients, record medical information and use technology
appropriately.
Nursing Education
Before a person can become a cosmetic surgery nurse, they must complete
their education to become a registered nurse. Some registered nurses have
two year associate degrees, but many have four year Bachelor's degrees.
Once they have passed the necessary tests required to become registered
nurses, they have the option of specializing in many different medical
fields.
Cosmetic Surgery Nurse Education
It is important for a person to have had at least two years of experience
in the surgical field before applying to become a cosmetic surgery nurse.
There are courses available for registered nurses looking into going into
the surgical field. They will learn how to take care of patients who have
had burn treatment, liposuction, reconstructive surgery and other cosmetic
surgery procedures. Nursing techniques and medical terminology will be
taught as well.
The American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses is a nonprofit
organization for surgical nurses that practices patient care, excellence
and leadership to members of their society. They have awards for excellent
nurses, job postings and other resources so that they can perform their job
well.
Responsibilities
What makes a cosmetic surgery nurse different from a registered nurse is
the training and patient care. Patients who have undergone plastic surgery
or reconstructive surgery require more attention and different techniques.
Many patients come in and have nose jobs, breast jobs, face lifts,
liposuction and other cosmetic surgery procedures. Nurses are responsible
for their protection, safety and maintenance of bandages and other after
care procedures. They must be familiar with these techniques and any
equipment used in the after care of the surgery.
Thank you Hetty for the article
Andrew Lopez, RN
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