Mayo School of Health Sciences Perioperative Nursing Jacksonville, Florida www.mayo.edu
Perioperative Nursing PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Perioperative Nursing Program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a nursing career in the operating room. This program provides the high-quality didactic and clinical experiences needed to help you become a well-rounded, fully competent perioperative registered nurse. Clinical experiences will be held at St. Luke s Hospital and in the Ambulatory Surgery Center at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, where you will assist with general and specialty surgery. ACCREDITATION Mayo Foundation is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission. Higher Learning Commission 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 (800) 621-7440 (312) 263-0456 Fax: (312) 263-7462 www.ncacihe.org FACILITIES Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville was established in 1986 as a comprehensive medical facility in the southeastern United States, where advanced programs in education and research support the highest-quality patient care. Campus activity is centered around the interconnected Davis, Mayo and Cannaday buildings. The campus has modern education facilities, including classrooms, lecture halls, an extensive library and computer lab. The state-of-the-art Birdsall Medical Research Building allows researchers to investigate neurological diseases such as Alzheimer s and Parkinson s. St. Luke s Hospital, located a few miles from the clinic, provides essential clinical care experiences for students and trainees. It is a modern 289-bed facility with operating rooms, transplant and epilepsy units, and advanced cardiac and neurosurgery facilities. The Griffin Cancer Research Building was completed in 2001 to support Mayo s many cancer studies. Plans also are under way to build a new Mayo Clinic hospital on the Jacksonville campus. 1
GRADUATION AND CERTIFICATION You will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, School of Health Sciences when you finish the Perioperative Nursing Program. After you have completed the courses and received a passing score on the comprehensive final exam, you will be awarded 81.5 contact hours from the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Perioperative nurses are eligible to take the Perioperative Certification exam after completing two years of perioperative nursing. HOURS For the majority of the internship, your learning schedule will include eight-hour days, five days per week. CLASS SIZE Each year, Mayo School of Health Sciences admits up to four students in its Perioperative Nursing Program at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. This ensures you will receive a comprehensive educational experience with close one-on-one instruction. Curriculum The Mayo School of Health Sciences Perioperative Nursing Program follows the Perioperative Nursing 101 course curriculum from the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Your training topics will include: Introduction to perioperative nursing Surgical environment Latex allergy Perioperative assessment Aseptic technique Sterilization and disinfection Safety in the operating room Scrubbing and circulating Anesthesia Drugs and solutions Wound healing/hemostasis Positioning the surgical patient Needles and sutures Sponges Surgical instruments 2
Specimens Scrubbing, gowning and gloving Skin prep Surgical draping Electrosurgery Tourniquets and implants Patient/family education Endoscopic surgery Laser safety in the operating room Professionalism During your perioperative nursing clinical experience, you will care for patients who are undergoing general and specialty surgery, such as: Cardiac Colon and rectal Gynecologic, reproductive, endocrinology and infertility Neurosurgery Orthopedic Otorhinolaryngology/oral/ophthalmologic Plastic Thoracic/vascular Organ transplant Trauma/critical care Urology You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists and other surgical team members to provide individualized care to patients undergoing surgery. GRADING OR EVALUATION Mayo School of Health Sciences uses evaluative tools that include: Written examination Demonstration of skills Self-assessment exercises Faculty reviews Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive look at individual performance. 3
CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training. Faculty TEACHING FACULTY The Perioperative Nursing Program draws its faculty from Mayo s clinical, scientific and technical staffs. Faculty members are chosen for their commitment to teaching as well as clinical practice and/or research. Many have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their field. You will have access to these individuals throughout your training - with the opportunity to learn directly from some of today s best practitioners in perioperative nursing. The faculty - with assistance from community-based resources - will direct and guide your clinical learning in an integrated system of practice and education. The program coordinators are clinically experienced nurses with master s degrees. VISITING PROFESSORS/LECTURERS A hallmark of higher education excellence is the breadth and depth of information and experience provided students by the faculty and visiting experts. Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic to lecture on their areas of medical and scientific expertise each year. As a student of Mayo School of Health Sciences, you are encouraged to attend all conferences, lectures and seminars prepared for students, residents, fellows and consulting staff. 4
Admissions PREREQUISITES For admission to Mayo School of Health Sciences Perioperative Nursing Program, you must: Have graduated from an accredited school of nursing - a bachelor s degree is preferred Be a registered professional nurse Have a minimum of one year of medical/surgical nursing experience - one year of acute care experience is preferred Be able to obtain licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida POLICIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following Mayo School of Health Sciences policies affect applications and admissions to its programs: English fluency Fluency in written and spoken English is essential to succeed in the program and to ensure patient safety. If English is a second language, you must be able to demonstrate fluency. Satisfactory performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language examination or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency must be documented as proof of fluency. Your test results must be less than two years old. Immunization record For the protection of patients, students and employees, and in compliance with state regulations, Mayo Clinic requires students to be properly immunized. You must show proof of the following immunizations before you begin a program at Mayo School of Health Sciences: Tuberculin test in the past six months Varicella, rubella and rubeola immunity Up-to-date diphtheria and tetanus shots Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declaration Documentation of vaccinations must be provided to Mayo Employee Health Service prior to the start of class. Health status Prospective students will undergo a health review at Mayo Clinic and will have the opportunity to update or receive the required tests and immunizations cited above. More information about the review will be provided after you have been offered a program appointment. Appointment to the program depends upon successful completion of the health review. 5
Medical insurance Students must have medical insurance coverage during their program. Evidence of medical coverage must be provided when your educational program begins. Background check Prospective students must pass a criminal background check and/or drug screening required by state laws, prior to enrollment to Mayo School of Health Sciences. Student responsibilities Mayo School of Health Sciences students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, examinations and assigned clinical rotations unless absence is approved. Students are required to exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times. Equal opportunity Mayo School of Health Sciences upholds all federal and state laws that preclude discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities or veteran s status. TECHNICAL STANDARDS Mayo School of Health Sciences accepts students who are highly qualified for its programs. To be considered for admittance you should exhibit strong qualifications for the health profession you wish to pursue. Applicants to programs must possess the following general qualities: Critical thinking skills Sound judgment Emotional stability and maturity Empathy for others Physical and mental stamina Ability to learn and function in a variety of settings You must be able to perform the essential functions of the profession and meet the standards of the curriculum. Students seeking exceptions to these standards or reasonable accommodations should initiate their request with the program s director. 6
Application Process POSITIONS Each year, Mayo School of Health Sciences accepts up to four students in the Perioperative Nursing Program at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville on a competitive basis. The program begins in September. HOW TO APPLY Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by April 1 of the year in which you wish to begin the program. Incomplete applications are not reviewed by the program s admissions committee. Step 1: Complete and submit the Mayo School of Health Sciences online application, including one letter of reference and any other supporting information, such as advanced nursing specialty certification, awards, publications and honors. The nonrefundable $25 application fee is waived for current Mayo employees. Visit: www.mayo.edu/mshs/ Step 2: Complete and submit a Perioperative Nursing Program Interests and Expectations Summary (a one-page typewritten summary of your career goals and objectives for completing this program). Step 3: The selection committee carefully reviews each complete application. Appointment letters are mailed approximately May 1. Your reply is requested within one week. Tuition & Financial Aid PROGRAM COSTS Tuition for the Perioperative Nursing Program is $500. If you are a current Mayo Clinic employee, and you meet eligibility requirements, tuition reimbursement is available. Students are required to purchase the latest editions of the following text: Alexander s Care of the Patient in Surgery by Margaret H. Meeker and Jane C. Rothrock, published by Mosby. 2003 Standards, Recommended Practices and Guidelines from the Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300, Denver, Colo. Estimated cost of these textbooks is $125. You are responsible for your living accommodations and transportation. 7
STIPENDS Perioperative Nursing Program students receive a stipend. Please inquire about the current amount. FINANCIAL AID Mayo School of Health Sciences offers financial incentives for students to participate in many of its health sciences training programs. For example, often tuition waivers or employment scholarships are offered to students who commit to work for Mayo Clinic for a set time after graduation. For other programs, scholarships, grants and low-interest loans may be available for those who demonstrate financial need. The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Student Financial Aid Office can provide more details about financial aid or incentives offered for the Perioperative Nursing Program. Perioperative Nursing Career Overview FIELD DESCRIPTION As surgical care evolves, so does the role of the registered nurse who assists with patient care in the operating room. Operating Room (OR) nurses are referred to as perioperative nurses to more accurately reflect their specialized duties. Perioperative nursing includes those activities performed by the professional registered nurse in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of surgery. Perioperative nurses are registered nurses (RNs) who work in hospital surgical departments, day-surgery units (also called ambulatory surgery), clinics and physicians offices. They work closely with the surgical patient, family members and other health-care professionals to help plan, implement and evaluate treatment. MORE ABOUT PERIOPERATIVE NURSES In the operating room the perioperative nurse may serve as a: Scrub nurse - selecting and handling instruments and supplies used for the operation. Circulating nurse - managing the overall nursing care in the operating room and helping to maintain a safe, comfortable environment. Using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, the perioperative nurse works closely with the entire surgical team. 8
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A career in perioperative nursing offers the opportunity to acquire professional, technical and practical problem-solving skills. Job opportunities for registered nurses are excellent. Employment of RNs is expected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations through 2010. With additional education and experience, perioperative nurses can function as operating room directors, manage budgets, staffing and other business aspects of the operating room. With advanced education and training, perioperative nurses may elect to become nurse anesthetists or may consider a career as a certified RN First Assistant. They also may pursue careers as clinical educators or researchers. EARNING POTENTIAL Median annual earnings of registered nurses were $51,020 in 2003, with a range of $36,420 to $73,020. Specialty nurses - such as perioperative nurses and nurse anesthetists, who work in hospitals and outpatient surgery facilities, can earn more than the average for registered nurses. Salary levels may vary with geographical location, scope of responsibility and availability of applicants. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Visit the following Web site to learn more about perioperative nursing: American Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (www.aorn.org) 9
Program Contacts For an application form or more information about the Perioperative Nursing Program at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, please contact: Kate Ray, Enrollment and Student Services Director (507) 266-4077 (800) 626-9041 Fax: (507) 284-0656 E-mail: mshsenrollment@mayo.edu Or Nell Robinson, Perioperative Nursing Program Education Administrator (904) 953-2753 Fax: (904) 953-2954 E-mail: robinson.nell@mayo.edu Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Mayo School of Health Sciences Siebens Medical Education Building 11 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905 You can also request more information on education programs offered by Mayo School of Health Sciences. 10
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