NUR 4330H Exploration of Operation Room Nursing as a Specialty

Exploration of Operating Room Nursing as a Specialty is an investigation of the knowledge, skills and attitude required of the professional registered nurse in the intra-operative setting. This course will explore the complexities of the professional nurse's role in the intra-operative environment and the utilization of professionalism, advocacy, team work and communication. This course is a 1 credit didactic and 1 credit practicum allowing the student to learn concepts unique to intra-operative nursing followed by a focused 45 hour practicum observation in which the student will shadow a registered nurse in the setting.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Pre-licensure BSN Program: NUR 3112, NUR 3112P, PHR 3102 Post-licensure RNâ€"BSN Program: NUR 3208