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Perioperative nursing, a critical specialty within the nursing profession, involves the care of patients before, during and after surgery. This field has developed a robust professional infrastructure designed to support nurses in delivering high-quality patient care. This article includes data on CNOR certified perioperative nurses in each U.S. state to show volume of credentialed perioperative nurses and then explores the key components of this infrastructure, focusing on the various entities and resources that shape and sustain perioperative nursing.

In the constantly changing landscape of health care, it is crucial to acknowledge and cultivate excellence in nursing. The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) is dedicated to this aim through its prestigious award programs: CNOR Strong and TrueNorth.

In the current health care climate, recruitment and retention are a continuous challenge for perioperative leaders and educators. Graduate nurses transitioning to practice and experienced nurses shifting into the perioperative arena are faced with increased patient acuity, more complex procedures, advanced technology adjunct procedures and growing case volumes.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and thus a perfect time for perioperative nurses to remember to take time to focus on their mental health and overall wellness.

Leadership is the art of guiding and influencing others towards a common objective.

Specialty nursing certifications not only enable nurses to expand their knowledge, skills, and expertise but also open doors to advance career opportunities.