The Perioperative Nurse Practitioner concentration option is designed to meet the needs of the student who wishes to work as an Advanced Practice Nurse in a variety of Perioperative settings. The experienced nurse will obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to work in an expanded role in perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative care. Clinical practicums are taken in a variety of perioperative settings. The RN First Assistant curriculum is included in the perioperative concentration. At present, no national certification is available for the perioperative nurse practitioner.
Students are eligible to take the acute care nurse practitioner certification exam.
Theories, concepts, and knowledge for comprehensive assessment and management of common health and illness conditions throughout the life cycle are presented. Emphasis is on primary care of the family unit. Clinical practicum is required concurrently. Emphasis is on the primary care of children from birth through 18 years and pregnant women in the context of a family unit. Clinical practicum is required concurrently.