Course
Perioperative Nursing
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Tracey Long PhD, MS, MSN, RN, APRN-BC, CDCES, CCRN, CNE, COI
This 1-hour continuing education (CE) course provides an overview of perioperative nursing, focusing on the specialized roles and responsibilities in the surgical setting. The course also covers the educational pathways, skills, and certifications necessary for professional development and advancement in perioperative nursing. The course is designed for Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Students, and Healthcare Professionals interested in or working in perioperative settings.
Course Outline
- Introduction to Perioperative Nursing
- Perioperative Nurse Role and Responsibilities
- Educational Requirements and Skills
- Certification in Perioperative Nursing
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Perioperative Nursing. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Explain the key responsibilities of a perioperative nurse, including patient preparation before surgery, interoperative care, and post-anesthesia patient recovery.
- Identify the pathways for education, specialized training, and essential skills for working in the perioperative setting including sterile techniques, managing surgical instruments, and patient assessment during the perioperative period.
- List the certification requirements for perioperative nurses.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: January 10, 2028
Course Offering: #560