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A Project Alpha program for smaller chapters

L Henderson1, L Davis

  • 1Redmond Regional Medical Center, Rome, GA, USA.

AORN Journal
|May 1, 1995
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AORN chapters can bridge the gap between national programs and smaller groups by offering perioperative education to nursing students. This initiative prepares students for operating room (OR) experiences, reducing fear and increasing participation.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Perioperative Nursing
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • Challenges faced by smaller AORN chapters in implementing national programs.
  • Need for practical operating room (OR) experience for nursing students.
  • Barriers to student participation in OR rotations, including intimidation and fear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a program developed by the Coosa Valley chapter of AORN to provide perioperative experience to nursing students.
  • To assess the impact of preceptor education on student willingness to participate in OR programs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a program by a local AORN chapter to offer perioperative experience.
  • Chapter members serving as preceptors and providing pre-rotation education to students.

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  • Focus on educating students about the OR environment to alleviate intimidation.

    • Main Results:

    • Students receiving preceptor education showed reduced fear and intimidation regarding the OR.
    • Increased willingness of students to participate in the perioperative program.
    • Successful adaptation of a national-level program concept to a smaller chapter setting.

    Conclusions:

    • Local AORN chapters can successfully adapt and implement programs for nursing students.
    • Pre-rotation education by preceptors is effective in mitigating student OR anxiety.
    • Such programs enhance student engagement and willingness to gain OR experience.