The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about the management of acute pain. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• To identify the signs and symptoms of certain pain problems or diagnoses
• To explain the physiologic causes of pain in these patients
• To discuss current treatment approaches for managing these specific pain problems

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about ambulatory surgery patient populations.  After reviewing this information, you will be able to-

• Describe common health concerns of Down Syndrome patients related to the ambulatory surgical setting
• List interventions necessary in the care of patients with sensory impairments
• Explain treatment strategies aimed at the obese patient.

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about ambulatory surgical patient care.  After studying the information presented here, you should be able to-

• List common problems with charting; describe the role of the nurse during the prehospital phase
• Explain the information the nurse must give to and receive from the patient on the day of admission
• List the five principles of adult learning and how they apply to patient teaching

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about ambulatory surgical patient care. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• Discuss the focus of patient care during the postoperative period
• List the complications seen in the immediate postoperative period
• Compare the priorities of a general PACU with those of an ambulatory surgical PACU
• Describe the duties of an RN during the immediate postoperative period

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about ambulatory surgical specialties.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List the instrumentation used in laparoscopic surgical procedures
• Describe conditions that are relative and absolute contraindications for laparoscopic surgery
• Identify common complications of laparoscopic surgery

The purpose of this program is to inforn nurses about ambulatory surgical specialties.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to-

• List preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing priorities related to oral and facial surgeries
• Identify preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing priorities related to reconstructive and plastic surgery

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

• To list the types of pharmacotherapies used to manage pain and compare the mechanisms of action, uses
• Dosage forms, routes of administration
• Dosages and side effects of the various options
• Recognize signs of unintended sedation and respiratory depression

The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about anesthesia and sedation. After studying the information presented here you will be able-

• List the classifications of physical status of patients undergoing anesthesia
• Describe what must be done to prepare for an ambulatory surgical procedure
• Describe common post-op complications and their treatment
• Define general anesthesia and List the medications that are utilized

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 inform nurses about  the business of ambulatory surgery.  After studying this information, you will be able to-

• Discuss the history of the development of ambulatory surgery
• Differentiate between the care given in the ambulatory surgical setting and the inpatient setting
• List the factors for a successful ambulatory surgery program
• Describe the different areas of the ambulatory surgery unit

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

• Define conscious sedation and list it’s goals
• Describe the stage of sedation; identify the elements of the national standard of practice for RN’s regarding conscious sedation
• Explain the patient’s physiologic parameters that are monitored during a procedure
• List the medications used in conscious sedation, along with their side effects and contraindications

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 EENT perianesthesia patients.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Identify surgical procedures commonly performed on the eye, ear, nose, throat, head and neck
• Discuss postanesthesia care of the EENT surgical patient
• Understand possible complications that can occur in the postoperative EENT patient and describe nursing interventions required when these complications occur
• Discuss the nursing care priorities following oral, maxillofacial, or dental surgery
• Describe assessment parameters for patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial procedures
• Describe patient education required following these procedures

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 moderate sedation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Understand sedation and anesthesia risk factors for procedures
• Learn methods to prevent negative outcomes
• State common sedation regulations of the Joint Commission

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 pediatric sedation. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to -

• Understand the risks and benefits of pediatric sedation
• Describe special precautions that should be taken in the pediatric patient
• State special features of the pediatric airway that must be considered
• Know common sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetics used in children and their side effects

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about perioperative nursing-optimizing physiological protection. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Outline the major characteristics of the perioperative nursing-optimizing physiological protection topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the perioperative nursing-optimizing physiological protection topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the perioperative nursing-optimizing physiological protection topics discussed

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about perioperative nursing-patient rights and responsibilities. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Outline the major characteristics of the perioperative nursing-patient rights and responsibilities topics discussed
• Summarize the clinical implications of the perioperative nursing-patient rights and responsibilities topics discussed
• Review the overall importance of the perioperative nursing-patient rights and responsibilities topics discussed

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