Registered Nurses learn the skills to pursue a career in surgical nursing. Upon successful completion of the program and fulfillment of clinical hours, nurses are eligible to write the Canadian Nurses Association Certification for Nursing Specialties exam in perioperative nursing.
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PBNS-401 Foundations of Perioperative Nursing Practice
Theory and practice governing perioperative nursing as set out by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) provide the foundation for the examination of the fundamental concepts of perioperative nursing in this course. The various roles of perioperative Registered Nurse and the surgical team are explored. The patient as a unique individual is examined in relation to the perioperative experience.
Prerequisites: Must be a Registered Nurse
Credits: 2
Dates:
Fall 2012 - Sept. 4 - Dec. 17 - RN50
Winter 2013 - Jan. 4 - Apr. 19 - RN 60
Spring/Summer 2013 - May 6 - Aug. 22 - RN70
Online
Tuition: TBA plus $68 material fee
PBNS-402 Concepts of Anesthesia within Perioperative Nursing
In this course, principles of safe practice when assisting with anesthesia and associated pharmacology are examined. Physiologic maintenance and monitoring are explored as well as management of perioperative complications.
Prerequisites: Must be a Registered Nurse, PBNS-401 or permission of program.
Credits: 2
Dates:
Fall 2012 - Sept. 4 - Dec. 17 - RN50
Winter 2013 - Jan. 4 - Apr. 19 - RN 60
Spring/Summer 2013 - May 6 - Aug. 22 - RN70
Online
Tuition: TBA plus $62 material fee
PBNS-403 Perioperative Nursing in the Perioperative Intraoperative and Postoperative Environment
This course examines the care of the patient in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of surgery. Topics include: preparing a safe surgical environment; surgical instrumentation and equipment; surgical asepsis and sterile techniques; preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care; the roles of the scrub and circulating nurse; and surgical site management.
Prerequisites: Must be a Registered Nurse, PBNS-402 or permission of program.
Credits: 4
Dates:
Spring/Summer - May 7 - Aug 22
Section: RN70
Online
Tuition: TBA plus $74 material fee
PBNS-404 Fundamentals of Perioperative Techniques
In a laboratory setting, students integrate theory and concepts of perioperative nursing to execute the principles and techniques essential in the scrub and circulating nursing roles. Students develop the confidence and competence in knowledge and skills required to function in the perioperative preceptorship.
Prerequisites: Must be a Registered Nurse, PBNS-403
Credits: 2
Dates: In class over two weeks; contact the program for dates
Section: RN63
City Centre Campus
Tuition: TBA plus $340 material fee, $1250 special fee
PBNS-405 Perioperative Clinical Preceptorship
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor, the student provides direct patient care in the perioperative setting. Students are exposed to a variety of surgical experiences, and scrub and circulate on surgical procedures within general surgery, gynecology and orthopedics. Students gain experience and confidence to function independently providing safe and effective patient care. Techniques for effective nursing leadership within the operating theatre are integrated. The importance of evidence-based practice and use of research in the perioperative setting are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Must be a Registered Nurse, PBNS-404
Credits: 8
Dates: TBA
Distance Delivery
Tuition: TBA plus $24 + GST material fee
