VN 2233 — VETERINARY ANESTHESIA AND SURGICAL NURSING
Prerequisite: Completion of VN 2133 with a grade point of 2.0 or better This course is designed to expand on principles learned in VN 2133 with a focus on implementation in a clinical setting. Students will be advancing their knowledge in anesthesia, identification of common surgical instruments, integration of proper sterilization techniques, patient preparation, suture material, catheter and endotracheal placement, aseptic preparation of patients as indicated for the procedure, aseptic scrubbing techniques for surgery, surgical assisting, surgical suite etiquette and post-operative care. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: Three semester hours