Operating nurses celebrate their professional holiday every year on February, 15. This day was announced by the European Association of operating nurses in 2009. Poise, tact, good communication skills, ability to high concentration of attention, and the capacity for sympathy and empathy – all of these are the qualities of operating nurses. This is a special caste in the world of medicine, a reliable rear of the surgeon. The work of the operating nurse is very difficult, but noble and in demand.