This study shows a proposed conceptual model of perioperative nursing care. This model has been used during the teaching-learning process of students in the operating room course of the School of Nursing State of University of São Paulo. The development of perioperative nursing care in the "University Hospital" is based in this model and it is in the implementation phase as an activity of "Assistencial-Teaching Program". The model demonstrates the philosophical concepts, finalities and its performance.
Operating room nursing; Perioperative care