Required education
MSN
Attributes
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Structured
Follow a routine that allows you to anticipate and prepare for every situation.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
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What you’ll do
Preparation
You’ll help prepare patients for surgery.
Education
You’ll give patients tips for their recovery at home.
Orientation
You’ll keep a close eye on patients as they wake up from anesthesia.
Treatment
You’ll monitor patients’ vital signs and administer medication.
Where you’ll work
- Ambulatory surgical units
- Doctors’ offices
- Hospitals
- Outpatient care centers
How to become a Perianesthesia Nurse
01
Get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
03
Work as a Registered Nurse.
Gain 1,800 hours of experience in Perianesthesia.
04
Pass your Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse exam or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse exam through the American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification Inc.
05
You’re ready to work as a Perianesthesia Nurse.
Join an Organization
Become a member of a Perianesthesia Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
Related Organizations
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