Author Credentials Nick Nijkamp, MClinNg, GCTE, BN (Dst.), RN, AFHEA, MACN A/Prof. Dr Pauline Calleja, PhD, MANP, GCHigherEd, BNsc, DipManagement, RN, MACN, FCENA, SFHEA Dr Ashlyn Sahay, PhD, BN (Hons.), GCLearning&Teaching, RN, MACN Abstract Perioperative nursing is a highly specialised area within the nursing profession that relies on high levels of theoretical knowledge, clinical skill and critical thinking to maintain patient safety before, during and after surgical procedures.