0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Coverage of the safe and effective management of patients undergoing anesthesia and surgical procedures. Topics include calculations and administration of drugs, monitoring and management of patient status, operation and maintenance of anesthetic equipment. Surgical nursing emphasis placed on pre-op assessment and prep of the patient, post-op assessment and care of the patient as well as surgical set up and assistance. Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.