Summary The Surgical Nurse Practitioner, as a Title 38 advanced practice nurse is responsible for surgical care for any of the subspecialty surgical sections to include call coverage, General Surgery, Vascular, Thoracic, Urology, Orthopedics, Plastics Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Interventional Radiology, Podiatry, Ophthalmology, and Anesthesia. Care is provided in the following settings; outpatient, inpatient, operating Room (first assist), telehealth, video visits, and telephone care. Responsibilities The Registered Nurse I/Level 2 is an ADVANCED BEGINNER nurse, who can demonstrate marginally acceptable performance, have coped with enough real situations to note (or have pointed out to them by a mentor) the recurring meaningful situational components that are termed 'aspects' of the situation. Aspects require prior experience in actual situations for recognition (Benner). - In conjunction with the staff surgeon- prioritize, collaborate, and engages in facility performa...