Core Curriculum for Plastic Surgical Nursing

Abstract

Barbara B. Weber, RN, CPSN, is a registered nurse working with plastic surgeon John M. Griffin, MD. She has functioned as an office nurse, surgical assistant, and nurse injector in this practice for the past 23 years. She is also a clinical instructor and independent contractor for Aesthetic Advancements, Inc., for the past 3 years, teaching fundamental and advanced techniques for dermal fillers and botulinum toxin type A. She is also a certified plastic surgical nurse. Address correspondence to American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, 7794 Grow Dr, Pensacola, FL 32514. The author has no conflict of interest. Editor's Note. Reprinted from Core Curriculum for Plastic Surgical Nursing (3rd ed.), with permission of the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, 7794 Grow Dr, Pensacola, FL 32514. Copyright © 2007. The Core represents the comprehensive documentation of plastic and reconstructive surgical nursing knowledge and skills. This new edition reflects advances in technology and patient management and contains additional chapters presenting material on a variety of topics germane to plastic surgery. To order the Core go to www.aspsn.org or call (800) 272-0136.