Become a Perioperative Nurse


The 围手术期护理 class (NURS 219) is a 课程 that helps prepare students for employment as a Perioperative Nurse. This 课程 provides entry-level knowledge and skills 要求 for functioning in the role of perioperative nurse. 课程包括 an introduction to perioperative nursing through all phases of surgery, surgical asepsis, surgical patient safety, the foundations of surgery, and surgical anesthesia. 后 completing this 课程, the student will be better prepared to pursue employment as an entry-level perioperative nurse.

  • 课程长度:
    1学期(4个单元)
    总课时= 36
    Laboratory hours total = 108
    及格/不及格评分
  • 课程完成:
    • Occupational Skills Certificate

What is a Perioperative Nurse?

A perioperative nurse (can also be referred to as an Operating Room or Surgical Nurse) is a Registered Nurse who works in the operating room. 围手术期护士 护理 of the patient before, during and after surgery. 围手术期护士工作 with surgeons, anesthesiologists, other nurses, and technicians.  典型职责和 主要的职责是:

  • Ensuring Patient Surgical Readiness
  • Maintaining Sterilization in the perioperative environment
  • 有效的沟通
  • Coordinating 护理 to optimize patient outcomes during preoperative and postoperative 护理
  • Passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery
  • Ensuring Patient 安全 in the perioperative environment
  • Assists with equipment and supplies used in the surgical environment

Characteristics of a Perioperative Nurse

  • 自力更生
  • 协作
  • 有效的沟通者
  • 病人的倡导者
  • High energy and physical stamina
  • 同情和同理心
  • 拥抱科技
  • 优秀的评估能力
  • 注重细节
  • Adapts to stressful situations

申请过程

The online application for the 围手术期护理 课程 will be available during 应用周期. It is important to read through all of the information prior 应用.

申请日期:

  • March 1 - April 30: applicants who apply during this application cycle will begin the 课程 in the Summer intersession, if selected.

Example of Lecture and Clinical Schedule

Summer 2024 Lecture Schedule:

  • 星期五早上8点.m. - 12:20 p.m. 6月28日- 8月16日

Summer 2024 Clinical Schedule:

  • 13.5 hours per week by arrangement with the Instructor

Lecture and Clinical schedules will be posted when available.

应用在这里

人数限制:

Prospective students must have evidence of completing the nursing 课程s for the Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing and Advanced Medical -Surgical Lab offered in the 最靠谱的十大棋牌游戏 Registered Nursing Program or successful completion of an Associate Degree or higher nursing program or hold a valid California nursing license.

Follow the steps below to be eligible for the 课程:

步骤# 1:

  • Apply and be admitted to 最靠谱的十大棋牌游戏. Upon admission to the college, you will be assigned a PCC Student ID number and a PCC student 电子邮件 account. 你会 need these to complete the 围手术期护理 application.
  • Submit a 围手术期护理 application online via the PCC website. 一个完整的 application includes all information on the application is filled out and transcripts are official documents that have been scanned and saved as a PDF file.
  • An official college transcript from an accredited United States college showing successful completion of Advanced Medical-Surgical theory 课程 and Advanced Medical-Surgical lab/clinical 课程 is 要求. The official transcripts must be opened, scanned and saved as a PDF file and uploaded with your 围手术期护理 application. Label the transcripts "Nursing School Transcripts". Keep the opened transcripts for 你的个人记录.
  • If licensed, you need to submit a copy of your California Registered Nursing License saved as a PDF file labeled "RN License". Must show 截止日期 and status must “活跃”. Expired RN licenses 不被接受.

Follow these basic directions for scanning documents to your online application:

  • Open the sealed official nursing school transcript(s) that you will be uploading to your Perioperative Nurse application
  • Scan the official transcripts using a device such as a printer or scanner
  • Follow the scanner manufacturer's directions to scan each document to your computer 或u盘
  • Select the PDF file format option before scanning. Only PDF files of your transcripts and other supporting documents will be accepted. 格式如下 JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIF, screenshot, word documents, etc. 不被接受 for the application process.
  • Save your PDF document to a folder in a location on your computer or removable drive that you can easily access (Desktop or Documents folder is suggested)

请注意: Students who do 不 have access to a personal scanner may choose to use a commercial copying center to have their 要求 documents scanned and made into PDFs that then may be uploaded as part of your application.

Follow these basic directions for uploading documents to your online application:

  • When prompted on the application to upload your documents marked "Drop Files here or Select Files" click on this button
  • Find the PDF files you want to upload from your computer or flash drive
  • Select the file by double clicking on it (tap twice)
  • 您的文件将被上传

第二步: 

Applicants will be selected on a first-come first-served basis for a conditional seat in the 课程 will be contacted via 电子邮件 to return (as a completed packet) the documents 下面列出的. These items must be scanned and saved as PDF files. 格式如下 JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIF, screenshot, word documents, etc. 不被接受.  一个电子邮件 address will be provided to send the packet of completed documents.

  • American Heart Association CPR/Basic Life 支持 card verification. 必须出示 截止日期. 将PDF文件标记为“CPR”. 其他类型的心肺复苏术会 be accepted (example: Red Cross).
  • Proof of a Completed Background check.
  • Copy of the completed 健康科学 Perioperative 健康 Requirements form. 使 sure you have signed and dated the form. Label the PDF file "健康 Requirements".

Keep copies of all your documents for your own personal records. 健康科学 Division can不 make copies for you.

健康要求概述

The Perioperative Nurse 课程 requires the following health requirements:

  • Titers for Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella.  For measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, quantitative protective titers are 要求 within 12 months of the first day of each year of training unless 另有规定外.  If titers are non-protective, a booster vaccine and a follow-up titer will be 要求.  This requirement may exceed the CDC guidelines for 健康护理 Personnel (HCP) workers.
  • 16 Drug abuse panel urine screening.
  • Immunization dates for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Td (tetanus/diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B, Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis), Influenza, Covid 19.
  • TB (tuberculosis) screening is 要求.  Nursing clinical sites will only accept IGRA testing, completed within 12 months of the first day of each training year unless 另有规定外.
  • Physical examination completed within the last 6 months of entrance to the 课程.  Must be able to perform the basic physical requirements of the entry level position including: stooping, lifting 23-35 pounds, pulling, standing, walking, practicing proper body mechanics, pushing occupied beds, wheelchairs or gurneys, bathing, turning and ambulating patients, manipulating small equipment.
  • Have good physical and mental health.

A 健康 Requirements form will be given to qualified applicants who are chosen for a conditional seat in the 课程.

The health requirements may take 3-5 weeks to complete with several office visits 要求.  The PCC 学生健康服务 Office offers low cost medical services 已登记学生. 

选择过程

Applicants who complete Step 1 will be offered a conditional seat in the 课程, until 课程已满. Applicants who are selected will be sent an 电子邮件 with the necessary forms and documents that must be completed by a deadline date.  完成以下工作的候选人 the 要求 documents by the deadline will be given permission to register for the 课程. Failure to complete the 要求 documentation means you will 不 be able 报名参加课程.

All applicants will be 不ified of their status prior to the start of the class by 电子邮件.  Additionally, non-selected applicants will be 不ified when the class is full.

课程完成

Upon successful completion of the Perioperative Nurse 课程, students will be awarded an Occupational Skills Certificate. Students will be ready to apply for positions as an entry level perioperative nurse.

 Estimated Cost of the Program

价格如有变动:

健康 Screening from PCC 学生健康服务 (costs will be higher in other settings):

Administrative Fee for services - $23.00
实验室费用- 4美元.每次00美元
乙肝疫苗——50美元.00
Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine - $93.00
Tdap - 50美元.00
水痘疫苗——163美元.00Influenza (flu) vaccine - free
体格检查——25美元.00 (payment 要求 in advance)
Drug Abuse 16 panel Urine Screening - $42.00加9美元.00 Confirmatory Test (if a test 是积极的)
肺结核皮肤试验——15美元.每次测试00美元
Quantiferon血液测试——52美元.00
免费咨询

Uniform (per set) 2 sets are recommended - $120.00

鞋子——150美元.00
名牌- $8.00元/枚
PCC制服贴- $5.00 /片

听诊器 & 笔灯——100美元.00
Watch with second hand - $50.00
教科书- $200.00

背景调查——35美元.00
停车 (per semester includes campus and clinical sites) - $100
学费 (per unit for CA resident) $46/credit 
CPR Card – American Heart Association only - $65.00