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Educating nurses into the perioperative arena.

Paula Anne Latz1, Doris Nordbye

  • 1Fairview University Medical Center, Minneapolis, USA.

AORN Journal
|June 5, 2004
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A condensed perioperative nursing program, combining didactic and lab work into two weekends, has proven highly effective. This innovative training format is now preferred over traditional 10-week courses due to its positive reception.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Surgical Nursing

Background:

  • Limited operating room (OR) experience is often provided by nursing schools.
  • There is a need for effective perioperative training for new nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a condensed perioperative nursing program.
  • To compare the condensed program with a traditional 10-week course.

Main Methods:

  • A two-weekend condensed course was developed, integrating didactic and laboratory experiences.
  • The condensed program covered material typically taught over 10 weeks.

Main Results:

  • The condensed perioperative program received overwhelmingly positive feedback.
  • The condensed format has become the preferred option over the traditional 10-week program.

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Conclusions:

  • Condensed perioperative training is a viable and effective alternative to traditional courses.
  • This innovative educational model meets the demand for efficient and impactful OR nursing education.