Education: An Issue of Perioperative Nursing Clinics

To provide a safe environment, perioperative nurses need to have a broad knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiological alterations and risk factors. Employment of Perioperative Nurses is increasing with the demand for more healthcare and the educational needs for the novice nurse are growing. This new issue of Clinics in Perioperative Nursing focuses on Education and is Guest Edited by Jane Rothrock, an expert in the field. Some topics that are explored include: Using simulation to teach undergraduate nursing students, Educating novice perioperative nurses, and Diversity in education.