Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nursing
Learn More about Becoming a Plastic Surgery Nurse
Plastic surgery nurses help patients undergoing plastic surgery or recovering from procedures. They work directly with surgeons in the operating room where procedures range from small and elective, such as dermabrasion and facelifts, to more complicated procedures like facial reconstruction, breast replacement after a mastectomy, or deformities generated by cancer.
Preparation Path
Earn your BSN (courses in surgery and patient recovery recommended)
Pass the NCLEX
Work for two years as an RN in surgical nursing, with half of your practice hours in plastic surgery
Pass your Plastic Surgery Nursing certification board exam and become a CPSN
Typical Tasks
- Sterilizing equipment
- Preparing the operating room
- Caring for patients before and after surgery
Employment Settings
- Private clinics
- Hospitals
- Operating rooms
Annual Salary Range
$52,500 – $92,500
Certification
RN, Certified Plastic Surgery Nurse (CPSN)
Education Requirements
BSN
