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Perioperative Theory 2: The Nurse in the Scrub Role NSPO 7250

Nursing Specialty Perioperative Course

Course details

This course builds on the concepts and frameworks presented in NSPO 7100. The focus is on how perioperative nurses provide care in the scrub role for patients undergoing common, less complex surgeries. Participants will continue learning about the key concepts of caring, clinical decision-making, safety, aseptic technique, and surgical conscience. Learners will consider how these concepts are used to maintain a safe and supportive perioperative environment for patients and team members. The course introduces theory related to the development of basic perioperative scrub nurse skills in preparation for clinical learning. Clinical decision-making frameworks that guide practice in the scrub role are introduced and reviewed. Participants will build on nursing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to deepen their understanding of perioperative nursing care in the scrub role. Learners will examine ways of developing collaborative relationships with patients, colleagues, instructors, and perioperative team members.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

3.0

Cost

$274.98 - $913.57 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are three offerings of NSPO 7250 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 61937

Duration

Mon Apr 03 - Fri Jun 23 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61937
  • $452.08
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 03 - Jun 23 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

Valerie Johnson

Course outline

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Cost

$452.08

Important information
  1. Available for exam challenge only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. This is a challenge section for experienced nurses and requires program approval. Please contact the program assistant at 604-432-8875
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 61938

Duration

Mon Apr 03 - Fri Jun 23 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 61938
  • $894.86
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 03 - Jun 23 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Valerie Johnson

Course outline

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Cost

$894.86

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. This course is online guided learning. All textbooks will be purchased by the program, please contact the program assistant for details – sstrong4@bcit.ca
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 62878

Duration

Mon Apr 03 - Fri Jun 23 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 62878
  • $274.98
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 03 - Jun 23 N/A N/A Distance
Instructor

Valerie Johnson

Course outline

View

Cost

$274.98

Important information
  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. This is a reregistration section for students who were unable to complete in the previous term.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2023

Below are three offerings of NSPO 7250 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 39396

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39396
  • $913.57
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Nov 24 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Valerie Johnson

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$913.57

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. This is an online guided learning course with materials to be ordered from the Bookstore.
Status

CRN 39908

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 39908
  • $281.29
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Nov 24 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Valerie Johnson

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$281.29

Important information
  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. This is a reregistration section for students who were not able to complete in the previous term. Reregistration is a one time only option. Contact the Program Assistant at sstrong4@bcit.ca for approval.
Status

CRN 47000

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Fri Nov 24 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 47000
  • $461.94
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Nov 24 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Valerie Johnson

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$461.94

Important information
  1. Available for exam challenge only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. This is a challenge section for experienced Perioperative nurses. Contact the Program Assistant at sstrong4@bcit.ca for approval to register.
Status

Learning Outcomes

As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Use relevant current ORNAC Standards of Care to explain core activities in the scrub role: scrubbing, gowning, and gloving; setting up the sterile environment; counting; preparing for surgery; draping; anticipating during surgery; handling specimens; and dismantling the sterile environment.
  • Explain essential components of aseptic technique associated with the preparation and maintenance of the sterile team and perioperative environment.
  • Explain how scrub nurses apply surgical conscience to promote patient safety and healing.
  • Identify risks and hazards associated with the perioperative environment and equipment for patients and team members.
  • Describe scrub nurse activities that minimize risks and hazards and promote patient and team safety.
  • Explain the potential emotional and physical impact of the perioperative environment on patients and team members.
  • Describe effective communication techniques that promote effective perioperative team partnerships and collaboration.
  • Critically analyze independent and collaborative activities of scrub nurses that facilitate effective and ethical patient care within the perioperative team.
  • Explain how scrub nurses enact caring with patients.
  • Explain how scrub nurses advocate for patients.
  • Explain how scrub nurses use ways of knowing the individual (case, patient, and person) to care for patients.
  • Communicate a plan for patient-centered care in the scrub role using reflective critical thinking skills and a clinical decision-making framework.
  • Describe scrub nurse activities that facilitate effective multidisciplinary team function.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023

Related Programs

Perioperative Theory 2: The Nurse in the Scrub Role (NSPO 7250) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Health Sciences

  1. Nursing
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Full-time
  2. Perioperative Nursing Specialty
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  3. Specialty Nursing (Perioperative)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time

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