The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and expertise regarding the principles underpinning perioperative nursing at specialist/advanced practice levels.

 

This module explores the principles and philosophy underpinning perioperative nursing. Personalised care of patients within the highly technical perioperative setting. The role of the nurse in anaesthetics, recovery, pain management, and collaborative care in perioperative environments. Health and safety dimensions in providing safe and effective perioperative nursing in an ever-changing environment. Recommended perioperative practices, guidelines, and policies. The challenges in promoting, managing, controlling, and minimising risk within the perioperative area. 

 

Learning Outcomes: 

On completion of the programme the student will be able to: 

• Critically discuss the principals underpinning personalised care of patients throughout the perioperative experience.
• Critically debate approaches to promoting safety and minimising risk in the perioperative setting.
• Critically discuss the application of guidelines and policies in the perioperative setting.
• Critically evaluate the creation and maintenance of an optimal perioperative environment.
• Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development in advancing the role of the nurse in managing the patient within the perioperative setting