Perianesthesia Nursing Curriculum

This Perianesthesia Nursing Curriculum is designed to train nurses new to the perianesthesia nursing specialty. This curriculum is based on the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) scope and standards of practice. It contains thirteen online modules that are self-directed learning and are intended to be completed over multiple weeks during clinical orientation. Topics include phases of perianesthesia nursing, airway management, organ systems, anesthesia agents, moderate sedation, emergent situations, patient education, pain management, nausea & vomiting, and discharge.

**If you are interested in purchasing a contract with Mayo Clinic Continuing Nursing Education for use of this curriculum in your entire organization, please email Denise Rismeyer**

Target Audience

This is designed for training nurses new to the perianesthesia nursing specialty.

 

 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • List the phases of perianesthesia nursing
  • Conduct a head to toe assessment before and after a surgery/procedure
  • Identify common anesthesia and analgesia medications used in perianesthesia
  • Describe methods to manage pain, nausea & vomiting, and discharge education

 

 

Materials in this Mayo Clinic curriculum do not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 ANCC
  • 2.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
06/01/2022
Course expires: 
12/01/2023
Cost:
$300.00

Module Title

Module 1: Introduction to Perianesthesia

Module 2: Pre-Anesthesia Care

Module 3: Airway Management

Module 4: Patient Assessment

Module 5: Moderate Sedation

Module 6: Anesthesia Medications

Module 7: Fluid Management

Module 8: Pain & Comfort Management

Module 9: Postoperative Nausea & Vomiting

Module 10: Common Emergent Situations

Module 11: Postoperative Education & Teaching

Module 12: Discharge Readiness

Module 13: Care of Non-Surgical Procedural Patients

This curriculum is available on self-directed online modules.

Faculty

Maura McCabe, MSN, RN, CPAN
Nursing Education Specialist, Perianesthesia
Department of Nursing
Instructor in Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Kim Cluever, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist, Perianesthesia
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic
Owatonna, MN

Jean Guyer, APRN, CRNA, DNP
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Department of Anesthesiology
Instructor in Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Darlene Bannon, APRN, CRNA, DNP
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Department of Anesthesiology
Instructor in Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Allyn Lacount, MSN, RN
Nursing Education Specialist, Perianesthesia
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic
LaCrosse, WI

Kristal Leuer, MSN, RN
Nursing Education Specialist, Perianesthesia
Department of Nursing
Instructor in Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic
Mankato, MN

Kelsey Wierschem, MSN, RN
Nursing Education Specialist, Perianesthesia
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Course Director: Denise Rismeyer, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Education Specialist-Continuing Nursing Education Program
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Credit Statements

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 2.50 ANCC contact hours. 

 

Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

Available Credit

  • 2.50 ANCC
  • 2.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$300.00
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