This learning activity provides nurses with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills for recognizing, preventing, and managing perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) in ambulatory surgery settings. The content covers current terminology, pathophysiology, risk assessment, and systematic cognitive evaluation using validated tools like the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Nurses will learn to differentiate PND from delirium and dementia, implement multimodal prevention strategies, and develop comprehensive discharge planning addressing cognitive limitations and safety considerations. The activity emphasizes practical bedside assessment techniques, family education strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration essential for optimizing patient outcomes in outpatient surgical care.