Richards M L
AORN J. 1986 Nov;44(5):798-802. doi: 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)65444-1.
The rapid advances in medical technology have increased the number of potential learning experiences. For example, when the elective was originally planned, laser surgery was not available in the community. Now, a perioperative nurse offers continuing education courses on laser surgery. Freestanding surgical centers have their own specialties (eg, eye clinics), and perioperative nurses specialize within these fields. Ambulatory surgical centers are creating another specialty, such as home health care within the first 24 hours of surgery. Baccalaureate nursing programs need to offer electives for students to explore their interests. Thorough planning of the perioperative elective can ensure its successful implementation. At ASU, the curriculum committee approved the proposed course with few questions, and the hospitals and freestanding clinics readily accepted the students. A perioperative elective is a satisfying experience for instructors who like to teach surgical nursing and work with registered nurses and motivated students.
医学技术的飞速发展增加了潜在学习体验的数量。例如，最初规划选修课时，社区还没有激光手术。现在，一名围手术期护士提供有关激光手术的继续教育课程。独立的手术中心有各自的专长（如眼科诊所），围手术期护士也在这些领域实现了专业化。门诊手术中心正在创造另一个专业领域，比如在术后头24小时内提供家庭医疗服务。护理学学士学位课程需要为学生提供选修课，让他们探索自己的兴趣。对围手术期选修课进行全面规划可以确保其成功实施。在亚利桑那州立大学，课程委员会几乎没有问题就批准了提议的课程，医院和独立诊所也欣然接受了这些学生。对于喜欢教授外科护理并与注册护士以及积极进取的学生合作的教师来说，围手术期选修课是一次令人满意的经历。
