NURSING 3005 - Nursing in Complex Settings (Perioperative)

This course describes the professional and clinical role of the Registered Nurse in the perioperative setting. There is a focus on building skills to support patients undergoing a surgical procedure. All phases of the perioperative journey are explored, with a focus on complex wound care, acute pain management, as well as situational awareness, professional issues, care of patient status change, and application of clinical care in the context of the National Safety and Quality Standards. Students will need to use contemporary best practice guidelines to support their descriptions of the perioperative nursing care across all ages. During this course, students will also consolidate knowledge in medication safety and safe diabetic management including insulin administration. By the end of this course, students should be able to apply principles of perioperative care to various patient care environments.