Theatre Nursing Refresher

Abstract

This bite size module revises the duties of both the Scrub Nurse and the Circulating Nurse.  It looks at preparation, scrubbing, gowning & gloving, and then on to surgical assistance in theatre, including instrumentation and skin closure.

Learning outcomes

• Revision of the duties of both the Scrub Nurse and the Circulating Nurse.
• Ability and confidence to assist in theatre during procedures.

Author

Katherine Spear BA(Hons) PgDip RVN MBVNA.

And

Nick Shackleton Dip AVN(Surgical) VN

Notes

For Australian VNs:

The National Industry Advisory Group for Veterinary Nursing has allocated half a CPD point to this continuing education activity (30 mins in total). To make up to 1 point please combine with another bitesize lecture. To gain your NIAG approved Certificate please email directly on CPD completion (info@vetnurseonline.co.uk).

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