The present as well as the future holds exciting opportunities for advanced practice nurses (APNs), not the least of which is participation during surgery as a first assistant. In 1990, when the ...

The program is designed to prepare the students to function in the entry-level RN First Assistant role and emphasizes the skills and theoretical knowledge required in the perioperative setting.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nazareth University has unveiled its new nursing and physician assistant (PA) programs, offering a glimpse into the state-of-the-art facilities designed for hands-on learning.