Surgical Nursing PracticeLaajuus (9 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The students support and activate individuals and groups to take responsibility for the maintenance and promotion of health, resources and functional ability in surgical nursing. They test, assess and maintain vital functions and monitor the impact of treatment. They provide compliant pharmacotherapy, pain management and iv- infusion safely, and monitor the impact of medication. They master the use of instruments in compliance with patient safety and ergonomics. They are in charge of determining the need for nursing and plan, implement and evaluate nursing for patients/clients in cooperation with their closest ones. They apply the principles of evidence-based nursing to care and follow-up. They are able to evaluate current practices and create new operating models for the planning and recording of care together with the team.The students master pharmaceutical calculations required for implementing drug therapy.

Sisältö

Planning, implementing and assessing care in surgical nursing process. Patient safety in surgical nursing. Safe medication methods, documentation. Patient guidance in surgical nursing. Clinical nursing skills in surgical and perioperative nursing. Medical calculations.

Esitietovaatimukset

Degree students:
Basics of nursing competence, health promotion and nursing in common illnesses competence, operative nursing theory
Other/Exchange students:
Similar studies accepted by course teacher

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Pass (S): The student has knowledge of surgical nursing practice and a critical understanding of the operating principles in the field. The student has mastered the basics of caring for surgical patients/customers and essential guidance and assistance methods. The student is able to comply with aseptic principles in his/her work and understands the significance of patient safety in nursing practice. The student is able to apply and assess the latest national and international multidisciplinary evidence-based information acquired by him/her in various nursing practice situations. The student is able to assess his/her competence and the knowledge acquired by him/her critically and instructively and to further improve them. The student is able to safely implement medical treatment, palliative care and rehydration therapy in observance of treatment instructions and monitors the effects of medical treatment. The student masters the use of auxiliary equipment ergonomically and ensuring patient safety. The student is able to guide and instruct customers/patients and their families in controlling their health problems. The student performs medical calculations faultlessly.
Fail (0): The student has not mastered the basic knowledge of surgical nursing practice. He/she risks or neglects customer/patient safety (e.g. aseptic techniques, confidentiality). The student avoids and/or is indifferent to the patient/customer. His/her behaviour is unprofessional (language, clothing, intoxicants). The student acts irresponsibly and passively in relation to the operating principles of the training unit (e.g. observance of working times). The student exceeds his/her authority. He/she has a negative attitude to his/her learning. The student does not pass the medical calculations exam.