Scrub nurse definitions

Scrub nurse

1) Hospital professional 2) Operating room assistant 3) Operating room pro 4) Perioperative occupation 5) Surgical assistant
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A nurse who has scrubbed arms and hands, donned sterile gloves and, usually, a sterile gown, and assists an operating surgeon, primarily by passing instruments. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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scrub nurse

one who directly assists the surgeon in the operating room and is responsible for setting up sterile instruments and supplies and handing them to the surgeon or surgical assistant during the operative procedure. This role may be filled by a registered nurse, a licensed practical or vocational nurse, or a surgical technologist.
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scrub nurse

Type: Term Definitions: 1. a nurse who has scrubbed arms and hands, donned sterile gloves and, usually, a sterile gown, assists an operating surgeon, primarily by passing instruments.
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