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Collaborative educational initiative: developing and implementing a perioperative nursing course for baccalaureate
Lisa A Ruth-Sahd1, Gail Wilson
1York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA 17554, USA. lsahd@ycp.edu
Summary
Baccalaureate nursing programs offer limited perioperative education. This article details a collaboration to enhance student learning in this specialty, overcoming challenges and achieving positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Perioperative Nursing
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Baccalaureate nursing curricula offer minimal exposure to the perioperative specialty.
- Student interest in perioperative nursing is high, yet educational experiences are often limited to passive observation.
- The focus on preparing generalist nurses contributes to this lack of specialized exposure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight a collaborative effort between nursing education and perioperative staff development.
- To meet the essentials of baccalaureate education requirements for perioperative nursing.
- To discuss the challenges and positive outcomes of introducing a new perioperative course.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between academic nursing programs and hospital perioperative departments.
- Development and implementation of a specialized perioperative nursing course.
- Integration of educational requirements with practical staff development needs.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of a collaborative perioperative nursing course.
- Positive outcomes reported from the educational initiative.
- Overcoming challenges associated with integrating specialized training into baccalaureate programs.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration between nursing education and practice is vital for specialized training.
- Enhanced perioperative education in baccalaureate programs can meet student interest and educational requirements.
- Addressing curriculum limitations can lead to positive outcomes in preparing nurses for specialized roles.
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