Perioperative nursing education in Canada: current and future perspectives

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Perioperative Care
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Nursing shortage and fiscal restraints affect operating room nursing education.
• Changes in basic nursing education present challenges.
• Canadian perioperative nursing education requires review.

Purpose of the Study:

• Discuss approaches to lessen negative impacts on perioperative nursing education in Canada.
• Examine the effects on recruitment, retention, and training.
• Identify supportive solutions for current challenges.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of current nursing issues.
• Analysis of the impact on perioperative nursing education delivery.
• Discussion of potential solutions and future directions.

Main Results:

• Current issues negatively impact recruitment and retention in perioperative programs.
• Generalist and specialty training are affected.
• Funding levels require careful examination.

Conclusions:

• Perioperative nursing education delivery needs review to address systemic issues.
• Supportive solutions are required to mitigate negative impacts.
• Further discussion is necessary to establish best responses to challenges.