Perioperative Nursing

GOAL: This course is designed to introduce the nursing student or registered nurse to Perioperative Nursing with a focus on the Intraoperative component. This course includes an introduction to the Patient’s Perioperative Experience, Roles and Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse; Principles and Practice of Sterile Technique; Sterilization and Disinfection; Operating Room Hazards; and an Introduction to Surgical Technique.

Students may register anytime and exit at anytime once the course objectives are completed. Course completion must be achieved within one semester. A second course is available through cooperative education for “hands on” experience in the operating room – NUR2949. This course is offered in cooperation with clinical affiliates. Upon satisfactory completion (70%; C or better) of both courses a Certificate in Perioperative Nursing will be awarded.

NUR2293 offers advanced training in the area of surgical nursing for any second through fourth term current nursing student or as an open enrollment class to any licensed registered nurse. This course is a requirement for local hospitals for employment in the surgical area.