Course description
PNUR8150 Intraoperative Nursing I Theory/Lab/ Practice RPN
Description: Current Certificate of Registration RPN. This course begins with a discussion of the Regulated Health Profession Guidelines for Perioperative Nursing. Topics include sterilization, scrubbing, latex allergy, resources required for the surgical teams to function efficiently, comfort measures for the surgical patient, appropriate care during the surgical procedure; count procedure and documentation, malignant hypothermia and organ retrieval. This course consists of the following components: theory and three labs and two clinical practice days. The student is required to successfully complete all three components of the course.
Hours: 74
Credits: 5
Pre-Requisites: PNUR8775
PNUR8160 Intraoperative Nursing II Theory/Lab/ Practice RPN
Description: Current Certificate of Registration RPN This course includes a variety of O.R. set ups and nursing considerations for specific procedures such as general surgical; gynecological; ophthalmology and ear, nose, throat, (ENT). This course consists of the following components: theory, two labs and two clinical practice days. The student is required to successfully complete all three components of the course.
Hours: 68
Credits: 5
Pre-Requisites: PNUR8150
PNUR8170 Intraoperative Nursing III Theory/Lab/ Practice RPN
Description: Current Certificate of Registration RPN This course includes a variety of O.R. set ups and nursing considerations for specific procedures such as urology, orthopedic, plastic and vascular/thoracic. This course consists of the following components: theory, two labs and two clinical practice days. The student is required to successfully complete all three components of the course.
Hours: 71
Credits: 5
Pre-Requisites: PNUR8160
PNUR8775 Preoperative Nursing Theory and Practice RPN
Description: This course, which may be offered in workshop format, provides the student with preoperative knowledge and skills. Topics include communications, team building, documentation, preoperative assessment, preoperative check list, and specific patient populations that include paediatrics, elderly, mentally-challenged, pregnant and developmentally -challenged clients. This course will also include ethical and legal guidelines and cultural diversity. Students are expected to reveiw anatomy and physiology of all body systems prior to the beginning of this course. A one day observation experience in a perioperative setting is included in this course.
Hours: 21
Credits: 2
PNUR8780 Anaesthesia and Postoperative Nursing Theory/Lab RPN
Description: Current Certificate of Registration RPN This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills that are utilized in the care of the patient undergoing anesthesia. Topics include types of anesthesia, anesthetic drugs, communications, documentation, assessment and the transfer of patient to PACU (Post Anaesthetic Care Unit) One lab session will be scheduled.
Hours: 31
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: PNUR8170
PNUR8785 Consolidated Practicum RPN
Description: Current Certificate of Registration RPN
Hours: 225
Credits: 8
Pre-Requisites: PNUR8780
