Perioperative nurses specialize in the care of patients before, during, and after surgery. They manage surgical teams, maintain the operating environment, and ensure patient safety throughout operative procedures.

Perioperative Nursing Course (66E) Course

• Course Locations: Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), San Antonio, TX & Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Fort Lewis, WA
• Length: 16 weeks (This course typically occurs every FEB-MAY, JUN-SEPT, and SEPT-JAN)

Overview: Course instruction is designed to prepare Active and Reserve Army Nurse (AN) Corps officers and Department of Army Civilian (DAC) Registered Nurses (RN) to function as entry-level staff nurses in the perioperative environment utilizing the nursing process. The Perioperative Nursing Course prepares the nurse to function in TDA and TO&E surgical departments or any other clinical setting which meets the environmental nursing standards for perioperative nursing.