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Developing a competency-based education program for nurse-monitored sedation
Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
|October 1, 1992
Summary
Technological advances have created a new perioperative nurse role in monitoring patients receiving intravenous (IV)-conscious sedation. This article outlines developing a competency-based education program for ambulatory surgery centers to support this evolving nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Patient Monitoring
Background:
- Technological innovations are changing healthcare delivery in ambulatory settings.
- A new role for perioperative nurses has emerged in monitoring patients undergoing procedures with IV-conscious sedation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a competency-based education program.
- To advocate for the dual role of circulating and monitoring nurse for patients receiving IV-conscious sedation in ambulatory surgery.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines a competency-based education program framework.
- It focuses on the specific needs of ambulatory surgery centers.
Main Results:
- The proposed program addresses the evolving responsibilities of perioperative nurses.
- It supports the integration of specialized monitoring roles within ambulatory care.
Conclusions:
- Competency-based education is crucial for preparing nurses for new roles in IV-conscious sedation monitoring.
- Ambulatory surgery centers can benefit from structured programs to enhance patient safety and care quality.