The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about anesthetic agents.  After studying the information here, you will be able to-

• Describe the local anesthetics used in regional anesthesia
• Discuss nursing implications when providing care for patients who received general anesthetic
• Develop a basic understanding of depolarizing and nondepolarizing muscle relaxants
• Discuss nursing implications for post operative care of patients who have received spinal or epidural anesthesia
• Discuss the use of anticholinergic agents in anesthesia

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about complementary and alternative therapy. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Understand the differences between complementary therapies, alternative therapies, and integrative therapies and their impact on today’s patients
• Understand the purposes for, expected results and potential reactions to commonly used herbs, vitamins and other dietary supplements
• Discuss complementary therapies that could be used during perianesthesia

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about culturally diverse perianesthesia patients.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Develop a basic understanding of the different cultural backgrounds and practices of patients
• Understand the basics of communicating with culturally diverse patients; and use this knowledge to develop an effective nursing plan of care

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  general and Gi perianesthesia patients.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe the types of gastrointestinal surgery and the nursing interventions necessary postoperatively
• Identify general surgical procedures and postoperative nursing care of those patients

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about immediate post operative care. After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Identify important components of the   anesthesia report on arrival to the PACU
• Discuss components of the initial assessment of the patient on arrival in the PACU
• Understand the causes of alteration in level of consciousness after anesthesia

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about neurosurgical perianesthesia care.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe the postanesthesia nursing care of the patient following common neurosurgical procedures
• List the observations the nurse should make to avoid deterioration of the neurosurgical patient

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about obstetric and gynecology perianesthesia care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Obstetric and gynecology perianesthesia care

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about orthopedic and podiatric perianesthesia care.   After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Describe common orthopedic and podiatric surgical procedures and postanesthesia care of those patients
• Discuss the important aspects of education of the orthopedic and podiatric patients
• Describe the assessment and management of complications associated with orthopedic and podiatric procedures

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about patient and family perianesthesia care.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Perform a patient educational needs assessment
• Develop an educational plan using the nursing process
• Individualize the educational plan based on the  patient’s needs

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about patient safety in perianesthesia care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Discuss policies and procedures that contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• List considerations of providing care for latex sensitive and allergy patients
• List regulatory and accreditation agencies

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about patients with mental and physical disabilities.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify manifestations of common disabilities
• Develop a nursing plan for care of these patients
• List the challenges involved in the assessment of a mentally challenged patient
• Understand the stages of Alzheimer’s and the limitations of each stage

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about plastic and reconstructive perianesthesia care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe common plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures
• Describe the perianesthesia nursing care of the plastic or reconstructive surgical patient
• Discuss patient education needs of the post operative plastic surgery patient

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about renal and GU perianesthesia care.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Understand the immediate postoperative care required following renal and genitourinary surgery
• Identify specific nursing interventions required to treat complications following renal or GU surgery

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about standards of care in perianesthesia.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify important ethical principles
• Discuss legal issues in nursing
• Apply ethical and legal principles in provision of safe and effective perianesthesia nursing care
• Discuss standards of care

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about thoracic and vascular perianesthesia care.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Identify possible complications following thoracic or vascular surgery and nursing interventions to correct those complications
• Discuss the common surgical procedures for common thoracic or vascular conditions