Perioperative Nursing

In this lesson, we will discuss what the nursing responsibilities are during the post operative, or post-op, phase of a surgical procedure.  We will identify members of the rehabilitation team and identify the purposes of rehabilitation care.  We will review

In this lesson, we will discuss what the nursing responsibilities are during the postoperative phase, or after a surgical procedure.  We will identify the role of a post anesthesia care unit, or PACU, nurse including priority nursing assessments and interventions

In this lesson, we will discuss what the nursing responsibilities are during the intraoperative phase of a surgical procedure.  We will also identify members of the surgical team and identify some different roles that nurses can play during surgical procedures. 

 In this lesson, we will discuss the difference between complementary and alternative medicine practices.  We will identify types of both practices and look at both the benefits and potential complications that can occur.  Finally, we will review several types of

In this lesson, we will discuss what the nursing responsibilities are during the preoperative phase of a surgical procedure.  We will also identify nursing assessments and interventions, including client education topics, that are aimed at promoting safety and preventing surgical