Sterility Matters: Why Theatre Nurses Are Essential in the Operating Theatre
During my nursing school days, we focused on theory—lots of theory. Patient care, anatomy, disease processes, and technical skills. But I didn’t fully grasp the intensity of operating room nursing until I was placed in an actual operating room. I’ll never forget the first time I walked in—it was quiet yet bustling with preparation. The sterile environment had an almost sacred aura to it, and the role of theatre nurses was clear: protect the patient by ensuring everything remains sterile.
