NUS 205 - Perioperative Nursing

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

The knowledge and technique necessary to assume responsibilities of the perioperative nurse are emphasized in this broad-based yet comprehensive orientation to the operating room and the perioperative role. Standards of patient care in the operating room are explored and identified. Assessment of patient needs and implementation of nursing interventions are emphasized. Collaborative decision making is reviewed relative to total intraoperative care. Subject material guides the learner to provide for and contribute to patient safety through control of internal and external environment, biological testing and product evaluation, as well as to assist the patient with the management of anxiety through the principles of biological, physical and social sciences. The College recognizes the standards of perioperative nursing practice of the AORN as the conceptual basis of specialty practice in the OR. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the psychosocial influences affecting the patient's response to surgical intervention; Demonstrate knowledge necessary to implement the perioperative role; Discuss principles of asepsis used in providing patient care during the intraoperative period; Analyze the conceptual basis of role function as an interdisciplinary team member in delivery of care to the operative patient; Plan nursing activities that reflect the nursing process in providing care to the patient undergoing surgical intervention; Relate nursing, legal and ethical boundaries in the practice of professional nursing in the operating room.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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