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Perioperative education. Transforming preceptor program into perioperative elective.
K M Radziewicz1, P M Houck, B J Moore
1Surgical Services, Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, Pa.
AORN Journal
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Perioperative educators should tailor programs to staff needs with administrative backing. Integrating perioperative electives into nursing curricula enhances student skills and recruitment for this vital specialty.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Surgical Nursing
Background:
- Perioperative educators must address specific staff learning needs.
- Existing preceptor programs require enhancement.
- Administrative support is critical for program success.
Purpose of the Study:
- Advocate for integrating perioperative courses into undergraduate nursing curricula.
- Highlight the benefits of a perioperative elective for students and the profession.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a preceptor course starting in May 1986.
- Development and delivery of 11 completed programs.
- Collaboration between academic and clinical settings to establish a perioperative elective.
Main Results:
- Successful establishment of a perioperative elective by May 1990.
- Demonstrated achievement of educational goals through cooperative efforts.
- Increased student exposure to perioperative nursing concepts, including aseptic technique and teamwork.
Conclusions:
- Perioperative educational programs require tailored content and administrative support.
- Integrating perioperative electives into nursing curricula is essential for workforce development.
- Cooperative efforts between academia and clinical practice are key to advancing perioperative nursing education.