NUS 206 - Perioperative Preceptorship

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

The skills needed by the nurse to practice professional nursing in the operating room are emphasized. Under the tutelage of an operating-room nurse preceptor, with the guidance of the College faculty facilitator, the learner is introduced to the activities performed by the nurse in the operating room throughout the patient's surgica. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Assess the pathophysiological and psychosocial influences affecting the patient's response to surgical intervention; Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to implement the perioperative role; Apply principles of asepsis in providing patient care during the intraoperative period; Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team in providing patient care during the intraoperative period; Demonstrate application of the nursing process in providing nursing care to the patient receiving surgical intervention.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

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

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

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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