NSP 3295C Perioperative Nursing (11 Credit Hours) (BS) This BSN elective course prepares the registered nurse for the role of the perioperative nurse in establishing and sustaining system equilibrium during the perioperative period. A minimum of two years work experience as a RN is recommended. This course teaches perioperative nurse practice in surgery and related departments. The course is a supervised clinical preceptorship of patient care during the preop, intraop, and postop care of the surgical patient. Prerequisites: proof of RN licensure or license eligible; current CPR. By permission from the nursing department only. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Student, at the completion of the course, should be able to: 1. Identify the principles of surgical Aseptic Technique, including the Association of Operating Room Nurses' Standards of Care, and the methods of sterilization and disinfection. 2. Research and identify professional resources and regulatory agency recommendations for standards of practice as related to perioperative nursing and "best practices". 3. Safely perform skills related to surgical case management by the registered surgical medications, instrumentation, surgical asepsis and sterility, safe equipment operation, patient care procedures, and documentation. 4. Function as a registered nurse during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative surgical case, interacting with and directing as appropriate; physicians and varied personnel, for optimal surgical case outcomes. 5. Perform specific nursing actions related to patients undergoing general and local anesthesia. 6. Describe the basic role and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phase of the patient's surgical experience. 7. Establish client outcomes and plan of care that focuses on prevention of problems. 8. Identify potential surgical hazards and safety measures to prevent injury including patient and occupational related hazards. 9. Recognize the importance of consideration, cooperation, and team work in the Operating Room. Revision Date: 10/15/15
NSP 3295C Perioperative Nursing (11 Credit Hours) (BS) This BSN elective course prepares the registered nurse for the role of the perioperative nurse in establishing and sustaining system equilibrium during the perioperative period. A minimum of two years work experience as a RN is recommended. This course teaches perioperative nurse practice in surgery and related departments. The course is a supervised clinical preceptorship of patient care during the preop, intraop, and postop care of the surgical patient. Prerequisites: proof of RN licensure or license eligible; current CPR. By permission from the nursing department only. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Student, at the completion of the course, should be able to: 1. Identify the principles of surgical Aseptic Technique, including the Association of Operating Room Nurses' Standards of Care, and the methods of sterilization and disinfection. 2. Research and identify professional resources and regulatory agency recommendations for standards of practice as related to perioperative nursing and "best practices". 3. Safely perform skills related to surgical case management by the registered surgical medications, instrumentation, surgical asepsis and sterility, safe equipment operation, patient care procedures, and documentation. 4. Function as a registered nurse during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative surgical case, interacting with and directing as appropriate; physicians and varied personnel, for optimal surgical case outcomes. 5. Perform specific nursing actions related to patients undergoing general and local anesthesia. 6. Describe the basic role and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phase of the patient's surgical experience. 7. Establish client outcomes and plan of care that focuses on prevention of problems. 8. Identify potential surgical hazards and safety measures to prevent injury including patient and occupational related hazards. 9. Recognize the importance of consideration, cooperation, and team work in the Operating Room. Revision Date: 10/15/15
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