Student must be involved during the same days and hours as the preceptor. Registration in this course requires that students purchase liability insurance through the college. Major drug classifications are studied with particular emphasis on anticipated actions within the body. Focus is clinical use of common drugs, therapeutic effects, interactions, adverse effects, safety precautions and patient education. Students should be enrolled in a nursing or health careers program, or obtain permission of department.
Content varies from year to year.
Prepares graduates of registered professional nurse programs with advanced knowledge and skills necessary to practice as entry-level practitioners in the operating room suite. Emphasis on applying principles of asepsis, participating as a member of the operating room team, maintaining environment of the operating room, and caring for patient through entire perioperative experience. Didactic component includes classroom lectures and college laboratory practice on sterilization, disinfection and contamination, anesthesia, surgical instrumentation, perioperative environment, and care of patient. Development of manual skills essential to functioning as a circulating nurse emphasized in laboratory and clinical setting. Clinical experience with preceptors, under guidance of a faculty mentor, are arranged individually at area hospitals.