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Triple treat. One chapter's Project Alpha activities
J M Parfitt1, K B Gaberson, A L Reichert
1Citizens General Hospital School of Nursing, New Kensington, PA.
AORN Journal
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Project Alpha successfully integrated perioperative nursing content into nursing education. This chapter-level program utilized basic, intermediate, and advanced activities for effective implementation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Perioperative Nursing
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Project Alpha was conceived to enhance perioperative nursing education.
- The program aimed for chapter-level implementation within nursing curricula.
- Its introduction dates back to the 1980 AORN Congress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the successful implementation of Project Alpha by a specific chapter.
- To demonstrate the practical application of a structured perioperative nursing program.
- To highlight the effectiveness of tiered activities in educational settings.
Main Methods:
- Categorization of Project Alpha activities into basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
- Focus on awareness, education, promotion, and clinical preceptoring.
- Inclusion of extern programs and integrated perioperative modules.
Main Results:
- One chapter achieved success in implementing Project Alpha.
- The tiered approach facilitated program adoption and integration.
- Evidence of successful perioperative nursing content delivery was demonstrated.
Conclusions:
- Project Alpha can be successfully implemented at the chapter level.
- A structured, multi-level approach enhances perioperative nursing education.
- The program serves as a model for other nursing education initiatives.