Role of the Nurse in Pre-operative Assessment

What happens when critical details are missed before surgery? Patient safety relies on thorough assessment, timely escalation, and effective teamwork. This module will equip you to conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, recognise and escalate perioperative risks, and communicate important clinical information using the ISBAR framework. By strengthening these essential nursing responsibilities, you will help optimise patient outcomes, reduce complications, and support safe, high-quality surgical care.

Role of the Nurse in Pre-operative Assessment

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Content Type: Elearning module

CPD Hours: 2.00

Created: Friday, 12 June 2026

Area/s of Study

Acute care
Clinical skills
Perioperative

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