What career advancement opportunities are available for Scrub Nurses?
Scrub nurses have several pathways for career advancement: - Advanced Practice: Pursuing further education to become a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). - Management Roles: Moving into administrative or managerial positions within the surgical department or hospital. - Specialization: Focusing on a specific type of surgery, such as cardiovascular or orthopedic surgery. - Education and Training: Becoming an educator or trainer for aspiring perioperative nurses.