Education
You’ll teach patients about what to expect before, during and after procedures.
Preparation
You’ll prepare the operating room for procedures.
Stay up-to-date
You’ll always be in the know about the latest procedures and processes.
Support
You’ll provide a sensitive and non-judgmental place for patients and their families to feel confident about their surgery.
Treatment
You’ll screen patients for surgery, care for wounds and surgical sites, and administer treatments such as chemical peels, and laser treatments.
- Doctors’ offices
- Hospitals
- Outpatient care centers
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
03
Work as a Registered Nurse, gaining two years’ experience in Plastic Surgery.
04
Pass the Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse exam or Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist exam through the Plastic Surgery Nursing Certification Board.
05
You’re ready to work as a Plastic Surgery Nurse.
Through the 2024–2025 Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship, 10 nurse-led teams are piloting creative, scalable solutions to some of the most persistent challenges in care delivery. Learn how nursing leaders across the country are solving these issues and building a more supportive, sustainable future for nurses everywhere.2025-06-27T15:42:42.971Z
At New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, this CNO sees nursing challenges as solvable design problems, and is cultivating an environment where nurses thrive through flexible care models, open communication, and strategic investments. Read on to learn how she's making the case for nursing leadership as the linchpin of health system transformation.2025-06-04T17:51:08.338Z
In these films produced for Johnson & Johnson by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, you'll meet three teams of extraordinary nurse innovators, each working to improve healthcare in meaningful ways. Watch the series and download the accompanying Nurse Innovation Toolkit to spark conversations, inspire change, and foster a culture of innovation within your health system.2025-04-24T16:34:52.700Z
