A registered nurse who helps patients going through cosmetic or reconstructive surgery  is A Plastic Surgery Nurse. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate of Science in Nursing, or diploma from an approved nursing program, as well as licensure from the national licensing exam (NCLEX-RN), are required to become a Plastic Surgery Nurse.

Education Requirements for Plastic Surgery Nurses

Plastic Surgery Nurses have three different educational options to choose from for entry-level employment: a nursing diploma, an Associate of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Plastic Surgery Nurses with a bachelor's degree will have more job opportunities. Each nursing program involves clinical training and classroom instruction. Plastic Surgery Nurses must also pass the national registered nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) to get a license and practice in all states. The credential Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse can be earned by passing an exam after two or more years of experience as a Plastic Surgery Nurse, reports the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses.

Read this book: Plastic Surgery Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. It contains the standards of care and professional practice and their measurement criteria for both general and advanced practice, and describes the practice characteristics, settings and roles along with education and certification requirements for plastic surgery nursing.