Course Overview
The focus of this clinical course is the integration of the perioperative nursing roles in providing care for patients with increasing acuity undergoing complex surgery and/or anesthesia and recovering from uncomplicated anesthesia. Preceptored clinical experience and independent clinical study will enable the student to gain competency and knowledge within a variety of surgical specialty contexts or with a chosen patient population. Through the use of individual learning contracts and by developing learning partnerships, the participant will work toward assuming increasing independent in practice by applying principles, skills and knowledge developed in previous courses. Diverse perioperative environments (surgical specialties, clinics, community, and post anesthesia recovery units) may be among the clinical sites utilized.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in NSPO 7600
Credits
4.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Provide patient-centered perioperative care for individuals with a variety of complex perioperative health care needs in various perioperative settings.
- Demonstrate novice or higher level of confidence and competence while utilizing comprehensive perioperative skills (manual, analytic and interpersonal) in the provision of care.
- Identify and analyze professional issues related to perioperative nursing practice and individuals' perioperative experiences and consider strategies to address the issues.
- Initiate communication that supports partnerships with individuals, family members and members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Articulate an expanded vision of perioperative nursing practice.
- Further develop clinical decision-making abilities in providing care for perioperative patients.
Effective as of Winter 2014
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