Level/category

General studies

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

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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