Set your own pace in learning lab

Self-paced learning programs were such a success at the 1981 Congress in Dallas that AORN is offering them for a second time at the 1982 Congress. Participants will be able to learn by watching slideitape or videotape pro- grams, reading selected articles, and answer- ing questions in written modules. Sponsored by the National Committee on Education, the self-paced learning programs are an alterna- tive to the traditional educational sessions.

The hours for self-paced learning have been set to coincide with regular Congress educa- tion sessions.

Self-paced learning will be held in the Gar- den Grove Room of the Convention Center. Total seating capacity is 125. You are strongly encouraged to report early to preselect mod- ules and check out materials. Admission and title selection will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Preselection of modules Session

Monday, 8:30-9 am 9-11 am March 8 12:30-1 pm 1-2:45 pm

Tuesday, 8-8:30 am 8:30-10:30 am March 9 3-3:15 pm 3:l 5-51 5 pm

Wednesday, 8:30-9 am 9-11 am March 10 3-3:15 pm 3:15-5:15 pm

Thursday, 8:45-9:15 am 9:15-11 am March 11 3-3:15 pm 3:15-5:15 pm

You will receive instructions upon entering the self-paced learning room. AORN Educa- tion Department staff members and a media technician will be available to assist you in the use of modules and operation of equipment.

Each self-paced learning module takes

about one hour to complete. You can learn at your own speed. While it is possible for some participants to finish two modules during the two hour session, many prefer to learn at a more relaxing pace and just complete one module. Participants earn 0.1 CEU for each module they finish.

Media Modules (*new module, not offered at previous Con- gresses)

Slideltape modules "ST007 Trauma Nursing: Head Injuries This is an indepth review of the anatomy and physiology of the head. Effects of abnormal physiological states of the brain and abnormal neurophysical states of the brain will be explored, along with nursing intervention for the trauma patient.

*ST002 Interviewing Techniques This module deals with the "how" of interview- ing. Interviewing skills are described, and examples are shown of interviews with pa- tients scheduled for surgery.

"'ST003 Sponge and Needle Counting Sys- tems Sponsored by Devon Industries, Inc A systematic approach to counting methods is demonstrated, based on the AORN recom- mended practices.

ST004 Introduction to Electrosurgery Sponsored by Deseret OR Products Division Principles of electrosurgery are reviewed and measures are described for proper use of elec- trosurgical equipment. Safety precautions for preventing injury to patient and operating room

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staff are presented.

ST005 The Scrub, Gown, and Glove Proce- dure Sponsored by Deseret OR Products Division The program demonstrates a step-by-step ap- proach to scrubbing, gowning, and gloving. Included is the theory as well as the "how-to."

ST006 Aseptic Practices Make a Difference Sponsored by E I du Pont de Nemours & Com- pany, Inc This program discusses causes of surgical wound infections in hospitals and describes effective measures to reduce those infections.

ST007 A World of Real People: Perioperative Nursing This is an introduction to the perioperative role of the registered nurse practicing in the operat- ing room. The module emphasizes identifying patient problems, establishing patient goals, and implementing and evaluating nursing in- terventions to meet these goals before, during, and after the patient's surgical experience.

*ST008 The Preoperative Patient: Teaching and Anticipatory Guidance Sponsored by Trainex Corporation Information is given on how the perioperative nurse can incorporate preoperative patient teaching into the overall nursing care plan.

Videocassette modules

VC707 Totaf Knee Artbroplasty This tape covers diagnostic indications as well as possible contraindications for this surgery.

VC702 Surgical Anatomy of the Human Kid- ney and its Applications This is a complete review of the anatomy of the kidney. The program further explores the rela- tionship of the kidney's circulatory system to its collection system. The module explains why knowledge of intrarenal anatomy is important to the OR nurse.

VC103 Radical Retropubic Prostatectorny and Pelvic Lymphadenectorny for Carcinoma of the Prostate This presentation focuses on the perioperative nursing activities involved in a radical retro-

pubic prostatectomy and pelvic lymphadenec- tomy. Preoperative assessment and postop- erative evaluation are emphasized.

VC 104 Thyroidectomy, Residency Training Series, Lahey Clinic The video portion of this program describes the actual surgical technique in a thyroidec- tomy. The participant will be asked to apply knowledge of the perioperative role in answer- ing questions about nursing intervention for the patient undergoing thyroidectomy.

"VC105 A Method for Cleaning the Olyrnpus Flexible Bronchoscope Sponsored by Olympus Corporation of Amer- ica This tape explains the principles and proce- dures of a thorough decontamination of the flexible bronchoscope.

*VC106 Perioperative Nursing-The Ambula- tory Surgery Setting Assessment and teaching are emphasized as integral parts of the nurse's role in the ambula- tory surgical setting. Implementation of the perioperative role is demonstrated.

VC707 Breaking the Chain of Cross Infection In this program, the patient-centered activities on various nursing units and in the operating room are presented to demonstrate effective methods of contamination containment and control.

VC708 The Care of the Patient with Minimal Cancer of the Breast One patient is followed from the time of dis- covery of a nonpalpable tumor through mod- ified radical mastectomy to prosthesis-fitting and resumption of daily activities. Postopera- tive nursing care and physiotherapy are dem- onstrated.

VC109 Introduction to Recovery Room Nurs- ing The tape features methods for identifying and preventing potential complications either from a specific anesthetic agent or from a problem associated with a specific operative proce- dure. Monitoring and stabilizing procedures performed by the recovery room nurse are explored.

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VC1 10 This Patient is Awake What are the special nursing care needs of the patient who will be conscious during surgery? The program identifies those needs. Modifica- tions in OR routine are identified, and psycho- social as well as physiological support are em- phasized.

"VC111 lnhospital Sterilization Based on AORN's recommended practices for inhospital sterilization, this program explains preparation, sterilization, and storage of sterile materials. Avariety of sterilization methods are explored, including advantages and disadvan- tages of each method.

"VC112 The Sterilizing Cycle Sponsored by Sybron Corporation, Medical Products Division

Explaining the mechanics of sterilization, this tape outlines the sterilization process for both steam and ethyleneoxide (EO) gas sterilizers.

"VCl l3 Basics of Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Sponsored by Sybron Corporation, Medical Products Division This is an overview of EO sterilization, includ- ing advantages and disadvantages, toxic ef- fects, and safe use of EO sterilization equip- ment.

'VC 114 Preoperative Skin Preparation of the Surgical Patient Sponsored by Sparta Instrument Corp The tapes provide information about the rationale, use, and potential consequences of antimicrobial agents, depilatories, and shaving as methods of preoperative skin preparation.

Medfly restrictions limited to a few areas If you're thinking about bringing home some of those luscious California fruits and vegetables, you probably won't have to worry about restrictions due to the Mediterranean fruit fly. But it would be wise to check.

As of Dec 1, restrictions applied only to six or seven counties around San Jose, to Stanislaus County east of San Francisco, and to a small portion of Los Angeles County. Anaheim and the area surrounding Los Angeles International Airport were not affected, a state agriculture official noted, so travelers should have no problem flying out with produce.

The tiny pest lays its eggs under the skin of ripening fruit. After the eggs hatch, the larvae burrow into the fruit pulp. Mature larvae leave the fruit and enter the soil, emerging as adult flies.

The Medfly larvae destroy fruit by digestion and bacterial contamination, according to Sierra magazine. The crops they like in California include citrus, loquats, cherries, apricots, quince, peaches, plums, pears, apples, figs, and persimmons. They also occasionally feast on avocados, bell peppers, tomatoes, walnuts, grapes, and

cotton. At one point, the agriculture industry estimated that a full-blown infestation would amount to losses of $2.5 billion annually.

For the latest information, check with California Medfly headquarters at Los Gatos. The phone number is 408/358-1721.

Congress tapes AORN will have certain selected sessions recorded on cassette tape and available within minutes after the session or presentation is completed. This service is being provided by Speedy Tape of Denver. Cassette tapes may be ordered and picked up at the Speedy Tape distribution center in Room 16 of the Convention Center.

c-60). With the purchase of every five cassettes, the sixth cassette is free. Substantial discount and a free storage album are available with the purchase of a complete set of the Congress tapes. Twelve-cassette storage albums are $5. Cassettes may also be ordered by mail from Speedy Tape, PO Box 39053, Denver, Colo 80239.

Cassettes are $6 each plus tax (one hour

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