Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery

Prepare for success on your CNOR certification exam and in perioperative nursing! Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery is the definitive resource for nurses and surgical technologists training to assist in the operating room. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions cover patient care in more than 400 surgical interventions, including positioning, instrumentation, and postoperative care. New to this edition is additional coverage of robotic surgery and of cultural awareness, along with the latest standards of practice. From well-known educator Jane C. Rothrock — and with every chapter authored by an expert surgeon/nurse writing team — Alexander’s gives you the tools you need to provide safe, high-quality care in the surgical setting.

Jane C. Rothrock, PhD, RN, CNOR, FAAN, Professor and Director, Perioperative Programs, Delaware County Community College, Media, PA