33 - Behind the Red Line: An OR Introductory Course

Description: Baylor Scott and White Temple wanted to partner with the local community college to offer an introductory course highlighting perioperative services. The intent was to stimulate nursing students to seek out a career in the operating room upon graduation. Baylor Scott and White has a residency program that will allow them this opportunity. The curriculum was created to utilize AORN Cinemed videos as the prework and the classroom time was hands-on training. The topics covered were surgical skin preparation, patient positioning and safety and well as creating a backtable with gowning and gloving. Clinical coaches were tasked to assist the Nursing Professional Development Specialist.