The purpose of this video and accompanying study guide is to provide an overview of perioperative nursing, including the history of the profession and the roles and responsibilities of team members in the modern perioperative environment.

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe key events in the historical evolution of perioperative nursing
• List and explain the responsibilities of perioperative registered nurses
• Define and describe traffic patterns in perioperative practice areas
• Identify other key personnel involved in providing a safe environment for the care of the surgical patient