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Teaching surgical technologists.
1Gateway Technical College, Surgical Technology Program, Kenosha, WI, USA.
Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
|May 28, 2002
Summary
Perioperative nurses can find rewarding careers in teaching various groups, including patients and staff. One nurse
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Perioperative Nursing
- Surgical Technology Education
Background:
- Teaching is a potentially rewarding aspect of a perioperative nursing career.
- Perioperative nurses engage in diverse teaching roles, from patient education to staff development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore one nurse's perioperative career trajectory.
- To examine the evolution of a perioperative nursing role into clinical instruction for surgical technology at the college level.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of a single perioperative nurse's career path.
- Case study approach focusing on role transition and professional development.
Main Results:
- The article details a perioperative nurse's journey.
- It highlights the transition into an expanded role as a college-level clinical instructor for surgical technology.
Conclusions:
- Perioperative nursing experience provides a strong foundation for teaching roles.
- Career evolution into academic instruction is a viable and satisfying path for experienced nurses.