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A college without walls. Learning first assistant skills.

J C Rothrock

    AORN Journal
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    This course prepares Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFA) for comprehensive surgical patient care, enhancing intraoperative safety and fostering collaboration. RNFAs act as confident patient advocates, committed to accountability and quality care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Surgical Nursing
    • Perioperative Care

    Background:

    • The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) plays a crucial role in surgical patient care.
    • Effective collaboration between RNFAs, surgeons, and healthcare providers is essential.
    • Patient safety and advocacy are paramount in the perioperative setting.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a course designed to prepare nurses for the expanded role of an RNFA.
    • To equip nurses with the skills for comprehensive patient care during surgical interventions.
    • To foster collegial relationships and enhance the RNFA's contribution to patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • The course focuses on assuming expanded perioperative role responsibilities.
    • Emphasis is placed on developing individual responsibility for patient care.

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  • Training includes patient assessment, family education, and intraoperative safety.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses completing the course are prepared for independent responsibility as RNFAs.
    • The program facilitates the establishment of collaborative relationships within the surgical team.
    • RNFAs emerge as confident patient advocates committed to quality care.

    Conclusions:

    • The RNFA role is vital for comprehensive surgical patient management.
    • Effective training programs are necessary to develop skilled and accountable RNFAs.
    • Collaboration, communication, and mutual respect enhance patient advocacy and care quality.