VN 2234 — 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. In addition to advancing the students' knowledge in anesthesia, students will lead identification of common surgical instruments, integration of proper sterilization techniques, patient preparation, catheter and endotracheal placement, aseptic preparation of patients as indicated for the procedure, aseptic scrubbing techniques for surgery, surgical assisting, and surgical suite etiquette. Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week. Credit: Four semester hours