NURSING: GATEWAY TO THE OPERATING ROOM PROGRAM
The Gateway to the Operating Room (OR) is a six month long, comprehensive orientation program that is open to both experienced RNs and “new to practice” nurses.
During this program, you will learn the fundamental
principles of operating room nursing through
both formalized classroom instruction and clinical
experience. At the completion of the program,
you will become a key member of the operating
room team at one of the most well-respected hospitals
in the country.
The operating room at the Hospital of the University
of Pennsylvania has 31 OR suites and is divided
into three zones with 12 specialty areas. In
collaboration with experienced staff, educators
and preceptors, you will gain the knowledge and skills
necessary to function competently as a registered
nurse in the OR.
The core competencies that you will learn include:
- Pre-operative assessments
- Basic OR case prep skills
- Scrub and circulate during procedures
- Safe use of specialty equipment needed for surgery
- Airway management and anesthesia safety
- OR management of trauma patients
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