The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
10 cr
Competency aims
This course contributes to increase the competence within the
framework of clinical care practice with an emphasis on surgical
nursing.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
Theoretical knowledge
- understand the connection between health resources and health-
deficits that are caused by surgical diseases
-understand the nature of surgical nursing and to get a holistic
view of the nursing process in different situations
- integrate knowledge from anathomy and physiology,
pharmacology and surgery and the the different areas of nursing
Activity in practical situations
- understand the importance of aseptic conduct in the clinical
setting
- prepare and administer medications under supervision
- monitor patients undergoing intravenous therapy.
- document and report on patients care
- provide pre- and postoperative care to patients and their
families
- have a holistic view of the care rendered to surgical patient. For
example: able to prepare the patient for surgery, to follow the
operation and to take care of the patient after the operation
- understand the importance of drug therapy for patients with
surgical diseases.
Ethical considerations
- can reflect upon ethical issues
- be aware of the competence level and to ask for supervision
when needed
-follow the ethical guidelines for nursing
Course contents
Central issues relating to surgical nursing
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Students need to have completed the following courses prior:
- clinical care practical training 1
- Pharmacology and medical calculation
- Drug calculation semester exam
- theoretical course in medical/surgical nursing
Recommended or required reading
Posted on its learning
Study activities
- Lectures - 10 hours
- Individual studies - 50 hours
- Practical training - 210 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 270 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To accomplish this course each student will:
-during the first week of the practical training experience, provide
the teacher with their contact information and the contact
information of their practical training placement
-submit their personal goals
A minimum number of days and hours per day will be set prior to
the beginning of the practical training experience and must be
accomplished by each student.
-The student must receive a passing grade during their practical
training experience.
-Two weeks after the completion of the practical training
experience, the student must submit a written report.
One evaluation form from the students practical supervisor, one
evaluation form from the student and a completed schedule must
be submitted
Teacher
- Vahderpää Satu
- Villikka Denise
Examiner
Villikka Denise
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions