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Types of Nurses, their jobs, and qualifications
There are various terms to categorize the types of nurse. Started from the term of Registered
Nurse representing a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and meets the requirements
outlined by a country, state, province or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license.
An RN's scope of practice is determined by legislation, and is regulated by a professional body or

council. These registered nurses then can decide to select particular types of nurse based on their
interest such as triage nurse, scrub nurse, and circulating nurse.
First, triage nurse is a registered nurse working in the Emergency Room. They are responsible
for assessing patients and determining their level of need for medical assistance. The criteria used to
evaluate a patient include the type of injury or illness, its severity, symptoms, patient explanation of
emergency, and vital signs. A Triage Nurse must be an experienced registered nurse capable of
demonstrating medical expertise in emergency settings. They must have a good problem-solving

ability. Triage Nurses must also be able to multitask and make decisions when information is limited.
They should complete a triage education course to prepare them for the complexities of their role.
The next type of nurse is scrub nurse. Sometimes referred to as a theater nurse, a scrub
nurse prepares the operating room, manages the nursing staff, assists the surgeon, and attends to the
patient through the recovery stage of surgery. A scrub nurse must be detail-oriented and perceptive. A

nurse can become a scrub nurse with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Most health care
organizations require an undergraduate degree, surgical experience, and successful completion
in Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR).
The last is circulating nurse. Similar to scrub nurse, circulating nurse also works in the OR or
Operating Room. However, there are some differences. A circulating nurse is a registered nurse who
makes preparation for an operation and continually monitors the patient and staff during its course,

who works in the operating room outside the sterile field in which the operation takes place, and who
records the progress of the operation, accounts for the instruments, and handles specimens. A
circulating nurse must have attention to detail and a strong desire to act as a patient’s advocate.
The circulating nurse needs to be registered by completing a bachelor's degree in nursing, a relevant
diploma, or associate degree. There are a number of post-nursing courses that offer certification for
Perioperative nursing.

Adapted from various sources from the internet

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