Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, a private nonprofit institution in Ponce, PR, offers a Bachelor of Science in Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing. This bachelor's-level program in the perioperative nursing field (CIP 51.3812) prepares registered nurses for specialized practice in surgical and operating room settings.

The university also offers health-related programs including an associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology, an associate degree in Registered Nursing, an associate degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, and a certificate in Athletic Training. Students in the perioperative nursing bachelor's program can expect advanced coursework in surgical procedures, sterile technique, anesthesia support, and patient advocacy within the operating room environment.