Perioperative Nurse Training Program

Emerson Health has partnered with the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to provide our newly hired, new graduate nurses or experienced RNs new to the Operating Room the Periop 101 Training program.

The program focuses on providing the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for the professional perioperative nurse. Participants will learn the theoretical concepts, principles, and skills of perioperative nursing based on the guidelines and recommended practices established by AORN. The program is 9-12 months in length and consists of online computer training with a final exam, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations in the Operating Room from week 1.

Program Details:

· Paid training based on AORN’s Periop 101 modules

· Combination of classroom, clinical labs, and clinical experience in the operating room

· All new graduates will also participate in the Emerson Health Nurse Residency program, which is a 12-month program aimed at easing the transition into practice. This also includes:

o Classroom/skills orientation

o Precepted unit orientation

o Monthly classes on a designated day each month

o Residents complete a facilitated Evidence-Based Practice project by the completion of the program

· Support from peers and clinical experts

Benefits of Being in the Periop Nurse Training Program at Emerson Health:

· Individualized support for your first year of practice

· Tuition assistance eligible after 3 months

· Clinical practice educators on site to meet your individualized needs

· Active Nursing Shared Governance structure

· Continuing education credits offered on site

· Specialty Certification reimbursement (when eligible)

Program Expectations:

· Practice professionalism regarding behavior, work ethics, and attitude

· Participate in all learning experiences and program components

· Attend monthly seminars to support your knowledge base and guide your practice

· Complete online course modules and pass exam

· Work in the Operating Room full time Monday through Friday for one year

· If a new graduate nurse, complete all program surveys and evaluations in the nurse residency program