Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the phases of surgical patient
- understands the process of surgical patient
- knows the main surgical illnesses and their effects on the patient's health, daily survival and the significant others
- is able to guide surgical patient and his/her family member in different stages on nursing process using evidence based knowledge
- is able to document and inform securing the continuity of care.

Content (course unit)

- characteristics of surgical nursing
- infection control in surgical nursing
- praparation for surgery
- preoperative and postoperative observation and care
- pain treatment of postoperative patient
- treatment of a surgical wound
- drug, fluid and nutritional treatment of the surgical patient
- special characteristics of care and support for a cancer patient and his/her significant others
- education and teaching of surgical nursing
- observation and care of the patient in plaster
- nursing care of a tracheostomised patient
- nursing care of a stoma patient

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations. Participation in course Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The Student
- outline the steps of the surgical patient's treatment path
- identify the main methods of assistance in the care of the surgical patient
- identify the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's
- understand the importance of the guidance of the surgical patient and his relatives at different stages of the nursing care process
- know the importance of documentation and informing in ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- know the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- know the effects of the most important surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- be able to guide the surgical patient and their relatives at different stages of the nursing care process using evidence-based information
- is able to document and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- masters the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters, with justification, the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- understand the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- is able to guide the surgical patient and his / her relatives in a patient-oriented way at different stages of the treatment process using evidence-based information
- is able to document assessments and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Location and time

At TAMK during Spring 2024

Exam schedules

The course orientation is mandatory for anyone hoping to participate in any part of the course. Being even 15 minutes late means that you have missed course orientation.
To complete the course, the following components must be successfully completed:

Part 1: Surgical Nursing theory: Exam Room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Medical calculation: Exam Room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training at taitokeskus. Assessment: pass/ fail.

The theory and medical calculation exam in the exam room: 11.3.-22.3.2024
Failed theory and medical calculation re-exams are available as follows:

Re-exam 1:8.4.-12.4.2024 (you can attend only if you did not pass the previous exam)

Re-exam 2: 6.5.-10.5.2024 (you can attend only if you did not pass the previous exams)


The online nutrition test on Moodle must have been successfully completed by the end of the initial exam period (by 22.3.2024) in order to pass this component of the course. There is no restriction on the number of times the test can be taken.

An opportunity to improve your course grade will be provided in the last week (week 22) of May 2024.This requires you to have successfully complete all components of the course. You will need to notify the teacher in charge of the course of your intent two weeks prior (by 12.5.2024). Failure to comply with these instructions means that an exam opportunity will not be provided.

All tasks (including re-submissions) must be completed by the end of the initial exam period (by 22.3.2024 - no extensions will be provided). Late submissions will not be accepted. Failure to complete any part of the course will result in failure to successfully complete the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course orientation is compulsory. Failure to attend this means failure to continue on the course.

All the listed components of the course must be successfully completed within the given time frames in order to complete the course. Failure to complete any part of the course will mean that the student will need to enroll on another course to complete the relevant section.

Alternative tasks or tasks to compensate absenteeism will not be available nor will late submissions be accepted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures (online and face-to-face), small group work, group discussions, cbcl, seminar, skills training (at taitokeskus), independent study.


Changes to the implementation plan are possible until the orientation. Being even 15 minutes late means that you have missed course orientation.

Changes to the timetable are possible and will be communicated separately. Therefore, actively follow course communication and your schedule.

Learning materials

Hinkle, J.L & Cheever, K.H : Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Contents: Pain Management (revise). Fluid and Electrolyte: Balance and Disturbance/Parenteral Fluid Therapy (revise) Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care/Management of cancer (surgery and nursing management). Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management/pre- and postoperative nursing management. Musculoskeletal Care Modalities (The Patient in a Cast, Splint, or Brace; The Patient Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery), Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma (Fractures), Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities/Parenteral nutrition. Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders/Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Ileostomy, Colostomy, Intestinal Obstruction. Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders/Breast cancer. Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes/Benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer of the prostate. Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems/Wound care for skin conditions.

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing : A Systems Approach 2014.Brady, McCabe,& McCann.2014.Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.e-book. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 (surgical sutures, dressings, drains, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain management), 2.11 (wound healing/assessment/management, surgical wounds), 2.12-2.21 partly (group assignments).

Yoost& Crawford (2015) Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice.
Unit 2/Ch 6, Unit 2/Ch 10, Unit 5/Ch 25 (wound healing), Unit 6/Ch 32.

Smith, Alison, Maria Kisiel, and Mark Radford. Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing . Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2016. Print.


All material given by the teachers. All material in small group work, lectures and group assignments are part of the course's recommended literature.

Student workload

The course is worth 4 cr. This equates to 4 x 27hrs of student work.

Content scheduling

Part 1: Theory of Nursing
Part 2: Medical calculations (independent study)
Part 3: Small group work (CBCL)
Part 4: Seminar.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing (independent study)
Part 6: Orientation to skills training.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

Further information

Failure to successfully complete one or more of the above parts within the given time frame for the course will result in the student having to register to complete the relevant part/s as part of another surgical nursing course.

CBCL - completed in groups of max. 4 students/group. The group submits one work.
seminar - completed in groups of max. 4 students/group. The group prepares and submits one work.

Failure to work productively and in good collaboration with your group can result in failure to be assessed for the respective group work. Group works must be done in groups - no individual presentations/submissions. Likewise, failure to comply with given instructions can result in failure to successfully complete the task.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the phases of surgical patient
- understands the process of surgical patient
- knows the main surgical illnesses and their effects on the patient's health, daily survival and the significant others
- is able to guide surgical patient and his/her family member in different stages on nursing process using evidence based knowledge
- is able to document and inform securing the continuity of care.

Content (course unit)

- characteristics of surgical nursing
- infection control in surgical nursing
- praparation for surgery
- preoperative and postoperative observation and care
- pain treatment of postoperative patient
- treatment of a surgical wound
- drug, fluid and nutritional treatment of the surgical patient
- special characteristics of care and support for a cancer patient and his/her significant others
- education and teaching of surgical nursing
- observation and care of the patient in plaster
- nursing care of a tracheostomised patient
- nursing care of a stoma patient

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations. Participation in course Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The Student
- outline the steps of the surgical patient's treatment path
- identify the main methods of assistance in the care of the surgical patient
- identify the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's
- understand the importance of the guidance of the surgical patient and his relatives at different stages of the nursing care process
- know the importance of documentation and informing in ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- know the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- know the effects of the most important surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- be able to guide the surgical patient and their relatives at different stages of the nursing care process using evidence-based information
- is able to document and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- masters the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters, with justification, the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- understand the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- is able to guide the surgical patient and his / her relatives in a patient-oriented way at different stages of the treatment process using evidence-based information
- is able to document assessments and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Location and time

Autumn 2023 at TAMK

Exam schedules

Surgical nursing, total required performance:

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam Room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam Room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

The theory and medical calculation exam in the exam room: Week 40 - 41
Failed theory and medical calculation re-exams are available as follows:
1: Re-exam:Week 44
2: Re-exam: Week 48

The online nutrition test on Moodle must have been successfully completed by 1.10.2023 in order to pass this component of the course. There is no restriction on the number of times the test can be taken.

An opportunity to improve your course grade will be provided in conjunction with the second re-exam opportunity. This requires you to repeat all the sections included in the course. In addition, you will need to notify your teacher of your intent 2 weeks before the exam date.

All tasks (including re-submissions) must be completed by 1.9.2023 Late submissions will not be accepted. Failure to complete any part of the course will result in failure to successfully complete the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course orientation is compulsory. Failure to attend this means failure to continue on the course.

All the listed components of the course must be successfully completed within the given time frames in order to complete the course. Failure to complete any part of the course will mean that the student will need to enroll on another course to complete the relevant section.

Tasks to compensate will not be available nor will late submissions be accepted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, small group work/discussions, cbcl, seminar, skills training (at taitokeskus), independent study.
Scheduled teaching sessions are predominantly done as face-to-face sessions. Exceptions are possible when considered necessary by the teacher.

Changes to the implementation plan are possible until the orientation.

Learning materials

Hinkle, J.L & Cheever, K.H : Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Contents: Pain Management (revise). Fluid and Electrolyte: Balance and Disturbance/Parenteral Fluid Therapy (revise) Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care/Management of cancer (surgery and nursing management). Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management/pre- and postoperative nursing management. Musculoskeletal Care Modalities (The Patient in a Cast, Splint, or Brace; The Patient Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery), Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma (Fractures), Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities/Parenteral nutrition. Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders/Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Ileostomy, Colostomy, Intestinal Obstruction. Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders/Breast cancer. Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes/Benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer of the prostate. Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems/Wound care for skin conditions.

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing : A Systems Approach 2014.Brady, McCabe,& McCann.2014.Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.e-book. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 (surgical sutures, dressings, drains, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain management), 2.11 (wound healing/assessment/management, surgical wounds), 2.12-2.21 partly (group assignments).

Yoost& Crawford (2015) Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice.
Unit 2/Ch 6, Unit 2/Ch 10, Unit 5/Ch 25 (wound healing), Unit 6/Ch 32.

Smith, Alison, Maria Kisiel, and Mark Radford. Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing . Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2016. Print.


All material given by the teachers. All material in small group work, lectures and group assignments are part of the course's recommended literature.

Student workload

The course is worth 4 cr. This equates to 4 x 27hrs of student work.

Content scheduling

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam in exam room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam in exam room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

Further information

Failure to successfully complete one or more of the above parts within the given time frame for the course will result in the student having to register to complete the relevant part/s as part of another surgical nursing course.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the phases of surgical patient
- understands the process of surgical patient
- knows the main surgical illnesses and their effects on the patient's health, daily survival and the significant others
- is able to guide surgical patient and his/her family member in different stages on nursing process using evidence based knowledge
- is able to document and inform securing the continuity of care.

Content (course unit)

- characteristics of surgical nursing
- infection control in surgical nursing
- praparation for surgery
- preoperative and postoperative observation and care
- pain treatment of postoperative patient
- treatment of a surgical wound
- drug, fluid and nutritional treatment of the surgical patient
- special characteristics of care and support for a cancer patient and his/her significant others
- education and teaching of surgical nursing
- observation and care of the patient in plaster
- nursing care of a tracheostomised patient
- nursing care of a stoma patient

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations. Participation in course Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The Student
- outline the steps of the surgical patient's treatment path
- identify the main methods of assistance in the care of the surgical patient
- identify the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's
- understand the importance of the guidance of the surgical patient and his relatives at different stages of the nursing care process
- know the importance of documentation and informing in ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- know the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- know the effects of the most important surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- be able to guide the surgical patient and their relatives at different stages of the nursing care process using evidence-based information
- is able to document and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- masters the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters, with justification, the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- understand the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- is able to guide the surgical patient and his / her relatives in a patient-oriented way at different stages of the treatment process using evidence-based information
- is able to document assessments and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Exam schedules

Surgical nursing, total required performance:

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam Room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam Room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

The theory and medical calculation exam in the exam room: Week 46 - 47
Failed theory and medical calculation re-exams are available as follows:
1: Re-exam:Week 50
2: Re-exam: Week 2/2024

The online nutrition test on Moodle must have been successfully completed by 27.10.2023 in order to pass this component of the course. There is no restriction on the number of times the test can be taken.

An opportunity to improve your course grade will be provided in conjunction with the second re-exam opportunity. This requires you to repeat all the sections included in the course. In addition, you will need to notify your teacher of your intent 2 weeks before the exam date.

All tasks (including re-submissions) must be completed according to the teacher instructions. Late submissions will not be accepted. Failure to complete any part of the course will result in failure to successfully complete the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course orientation is compulsory. Failure to attend this means failure to continue on the course.

All the listed components of the course must be successfully completed within the given time frames in order to complete the course. Failure to complete any part of the course will mean that the student will need to enroll on another course to complete the relevant section.

Tasks to compensate will not be available nor will late submissions be accepted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, small group work/discussions, cbcl, seminar, skills training (at taitokeskus), independent study.
Scheduled teaching sessions are predominantly done as face-to-face sessions. Exceptions are possible when considered necessary by the teacher.

Changes to the implementation plan are possible until the orientation.

Learning materials

Hinkle, J.L & Cheever, K.H : Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Contents: Pain Management (revise). Fluid and Electrolyte: Balance and Disturbance/Parenteral Fluid Therapy (revise) Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care/Management of cancer (surgery and nursing management). Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management/pre- and postoperative nursing management. Musculoskeletal Care Modalities (The Patient in a Cast, Splint, or Brace; The Patient Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery), Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma (Fractures), Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities/Parenteral nutrition. Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders/Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Ileostomy, Colostomy, Intestinal Obstruction. Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders/Breast cancer. Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes/Benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer of the prostate. Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems/Wound care for skin conditions.

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing : A Systems Approach 2014.Brady, McCabe,& McCann.2014.Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.e-book. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 (surgical sutures, dressings, drains, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain management), 2.11 (wound healing/assessment/management, surgical wounds), 2.12-2.21 partly (group assignments).

Yoost& Crawford (2015) Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice.
Unit 2/Ch 6, Unit 2/Ch 10, Unit 5/Ch 25 (wound healing), Unit 6/Ch 32.

Smith, Alison, Maria Kisiel, and Mark Radford. Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing . Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2016. Print.


All material given by the teachers. All material in small group work, lectures and group assignments are part of the course's recommended literature.

Student workload

The course is worth 4 cr. This equates to 4 x 27hrs of student work.

Content scheduling

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam in exam room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam in exam room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

Further information

Failure to successfully complete one or more of the above parts within the given time frame for the course will result in the student having to register to complete the relevant part/s as part of another surgical nursing course.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the phases of surgical patient
- understands the process of surgical patient
- knows the main surgical illnesses and their effects on the patient's health, daily survival and the significant others
- is able to guide surgical patient and his/her family member in different stages on nursing process using evidence based knowledge
- is able to document and inform securing the continuity of care.

Content (course unit)

- characteristics of surgical nursing
- infection control in surgical nursing
- praparation for surgery
- preoperative and postoperative observation and care
- pain treatment of postoperative patient
- treatment of a surgical wound
- drug, fluid and nutritional treatment of the surgical patient
- special characteristics of care and support for a cancer patient and his/her significant others
- education and teaching of surgical nursing
- observation and care of the patient in plaster
- nursing care of a tracheostomised patient
- nursing care of a stoma patient

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations. Participation in course Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The Student
- outline the steps of the surgical patient's treatment path
- identify the main methods of assistance in the care of the surgical patient
- identify the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's
- understand the importance of the guidance of the surgical patient and his relatives at different stages of the nursing care process
- know the importance of documentation and informing in ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- know the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- know the effects of the most important surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- be able to guide the surgical patient and their relatives at different stages of the nursing care process using evidence-based information
- is able to document and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- masters the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters, with justification, the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- understand the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- is able to guide the surgical patient and his / her relatives in a patient-oriented way at different stages of the treatment process using evidence-based information
- is able to document assessments and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Location and time

Spring 2023, at TAMK.

Exam schedules

Surgical nursing, total required performance:

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam Room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam Room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

The theory and medical calculation exam in the exam room: 10.4.-21.4.2023
Failed theory and medical calculation re-exams are available as follows:
1: Re-exam: 8.5.-12.5.2023
2: Re-exam: 5.6.-9.6.2023

The online nutrition test on Moodle must have been successfully completed by 21.4.2023 in order to pass this component of the course. There is no restriction on the number of times the test can be taken.

An opportunity to improve your course grade will be provided in conjunction with the second re-exam opportunity. This requires you to repeat all the sections included in the course. In addition, you will need to notify your teacher of your intent 2 weeks before the exam date.

All tasks (including re-submissions) must be completed by 21.4.2023. Late submissions will not be accepted. Failure to complete any part of the course will result in failure to successfully complete the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course orientation is compulsory. Failure to attend this means failure to continue on the course.

All the listed components of the course must be successfully completed within the given time frames in order to complete the course. Failure to complete any part of the course will mean that the student will need to enroll on another course to complete the relevant section.

Tasks to compensate will not be available nor will late submissions be accepted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, small group work/discussions, cbcl, seminar, skills training (at taitokeskus), independent study.
Scheduled teaching sessions are predominantly done as face-to-face sessions. Exceptions are possible when considered necessary by the teacher.


Changes to the implementation plan are possible until the orientation.

Learning materials

Hinkle, J.L & Cheever, K.H : Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Contents: Pain Management (revise). Fluid and Electrolyte: Balance and Disturbance/Parenteral Fluid Therapy (revise) Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care/Management of cancer (surgery and nursing management). Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management/pre- and postoperative nursing management. Musculoskeletal Care Modalities (The Patient in a Cast, Splint, or Brace; The Patient Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery), Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma (Fractures), Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities/Parenteral nutrition. Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders/Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Ileostomy, Colostomy, Intestinal Obstruction. Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders/Breast cancer. Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes/Benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer of the prostate. Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems/Wound care for skin conditions.

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing : A Systems Approach 2014.Brady, McCabe,& McCann.2014.Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.e-book. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 (surgical sutures, dressings, drains, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain management), 2.11 (wound healing/assessment/management, surgical wounds), 2.12-2.21 partly (group assignments).

Yoost& Crawford (2015) Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice.
Unit 2/Ch 6, Unit 2/Ch 10, Unit 5/Ch 25 (wound healing), Unit 6/Ch 32.

Smith, Alison, Maria Kisiel, and Mark Radford. Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing . Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2016. Print.


All material given by the teachers. All material in small group work, lectures and group assignments are part of the course's recommended literature.

Student workload

The course is worth 4 cr. This equates to 4 x 27hrs of student work.

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

International connections

NA

Further information

Admission to the course requires that the prerequisites be met.

The course begins with an orientation lesson. The orientation requires mandatory attendance. Failure to be present will result in failure to continue/complete the course.

The course includes seminar work. This requires active participation in group work. Failure to comply results in failure to complete this section of the course. The seminar requires compulsory attendance. No alternative tasks will be provided. Failure to be present will result in failure to complete this section of the course.

The course includes CBCL group work, which requires active participation in the group work .Failure to comply results in failure to complete this section of the course. There is an obligation to attend the CBCL induction and the seminar. No alternative tasks will be provided. Failure to be present will result in failure to complete this part of the course.

The course includes 4 hours of mandatory skills training. This will take place at Taitokeskus.
A delay of 10 minutes is considered an absence.
Any absences (for whatever reason) must be compensated by participation with another group.
Pre-tasks for Mandatory skills training must be completed. Failure to complete the pre-task will result in failure to attend the skills training session.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam in exam room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam in exam room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

Failure to successfully complete one or more of the above parts within the given time frame for the course will result in the student having to register to complete the relevant part/s as part of another surgical nursing course.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the phases of surgical patient
- understands the process of surgical patient
- knows the main surgical illnesses and their effects on the patient's health, daily survival and the significant others
- is able to guide surgical patient and his/her family member in different stages on nursing process using evidence based knowledge
- is able to document and inform securing the continuity of care.

Content (course unit)

- characteristics of surgical nursing
- infection control in surgical nursing
- praparation for surgery
- preoperative and postoperative observation and care
- pain treatment of postoperative patient
- treatment of a surgical wound
- drug, fluid and nutritional treatment of the surgical patient
- special characteristics of care and support for a cancer patient and his/her significant others
- education and teaching of surgical nursing
- observation and care of the patient in plaster
- nursing care of a tracheostomised patient
- nursing care of a stoma patient

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations. Participation in course Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The Student
- outline the steps of the surgical patient's treatment path
- identify the main methods of assistance in the care of the surgical patient
- identify the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's
- understand the importance of the guidance of the surgical patient and his relatives at different stages of the nursing care process
- know the importance of documentation and informing in ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- know the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- know the effects of the most important surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- be able to guide the surgical patient and their relatives at different stages of the nursing care process using evidence-based information
- is able to document and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- masters the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters, with justification, the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- understand the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- is able to guide the surgical patient and his / her relatives in a patient-oriented way at different stages of the treatment process using evidence-based information
- is able to document assessments and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Location and time

Spring 2023, at TAMK.

Exam schedules

Surgical nursing, total required performance:

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam in exam room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam in exam room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

The theory and medical calculation exam in the exam room: 13.3.-24.3.2023
Re-exams are available as follows:
1: Re-exam: 24.4.-29.4.2023
2: Re-exam: 15.5.-20.5.2023

The online nutrition test on Moodle must have been successfully completed by 24.3.2023 in order to pass this component of the course. There is no restriction on the number of attempts. Failure to successfully complete the test within the given time frame results in failure to complete this part of the course.

An opportunity to improve your course grade will be provided in conjunction with the first re-exam. This requires you to repeat all the sections included in the course. In addition, you will need to notify your teacher of your intent 2 weeks before the exam date.

All tasks (including re-submissions) must be completed by 24.3.2023. Late submissions will not be accepted. Failure to complete any part of the course will result in failure to successfully complete the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course orientation is compulsory. Failure to attend means failure to continue on the course.

All the listed components of the course must be successfully completed within the given time frames and task instructions in order to complete the course. Failure to complete any part of the course will mean that the student will need to enroll on another course to complete the relevant section.

Tasks to compensate for absenteeism will not be available nor will late submissions be accepted.

The course includes seminar work, which requires active participation in the group
working. The task is assessed as pass/fail based on the assessment criteria. There is an obligation to attend seminar presentations. No alternative tasks will be provided. Failure to be present will result in failure to complete the course.

The course includes CBCL group work, which requires active participation in the group
working. The task is assessed as pass/fail based on the assessment criteria. There is an obligation to attend the CBCL induction and the seminar. No alternative tasks will be provided. Failure to be present will result in failure to complete the course.

The course includes 4 hours of mandatory orientation to Mandatory Orientation to skills training. This will take place in Taitokeskus.
A delay of 10 minutes is considered an absence.
Any absences (for whatever reason) must be compensated by participation in another group.
Pre-tasks for Mandatory Orientation to skills training must be completed. Failure to complete the pre-task will result in failure to attend the skills training session.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, small group work/discussions, cbcl, seminar, skills training (at taitokeskus), independent study.
Scheduled teaching sessions are predominantly done as face-to-face sessions. Exceptions are possible when considered necessary by the teacher. No hybrid teaching available.





There may be changes to the implementation plan before the course orientation.

Learning materials

Hinkle, J.L & Cheever, K.H : Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Contents: Pain Management (revise). Fluid and Electrolyte: Balance and Disturbance/Parenteral Fluid Therapy (revise) Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care/Management of cancer (surgery and nursing management). Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management/pre- and postoperative nursing management. Musculoskeletal Care Modalities (The Patient in a Cast, Splint, or Brace; The Patient Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery), Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma (Fractures), Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities/Parenteral nutrition. Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders/Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Ileostomy, Colostomy, Intestinal Obstruction. Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders/Breast cancer. Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes/Benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer of the prostate. Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems/Wound care for skin conditions.

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing : A Systems Approach 2014.Brady, McCabe,& McCann.2014.Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.e-book. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 (surgical sutures, dressings, drains, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain management), 2.11 (wound healing/assessment/management, surgical wounds), 2.12-2.21 partly (group assignments).

Yoost& Crawford (2015) Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice.
Unit 2/Ch 6, Unit 2/Ch 10, Unit 5/Ch 25 (wound healing), Unit 6/Ch 32.

Smith, Alison, Maria Kisiel, and Mark Radford. Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing . Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2016. Print.


All material given by the teachers. All material in small group work, lectures and group assignments are part of the course's recommended literature.

Student workload

The course is worth 4 cr. This equates to 4 x 27hrs of student work.

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

International connections

N/A

Further information

Admission to the course requires that the prerequisites be met.

The course begins with an orientation lesson. The orientation requires mandatory attendance. Failure to be present will result in failure to continue/complete the course.

The course includes seminar work. This requires active participation in group work. Failure to comply results in failure to complete this section of the course. The seminar requires compulsory attendance. No alternative tasks will be provided. Failure to be present will result in failure to complete this section of the course.

The course includes CBCL group work, which requires active participation in the group work .Failure to comply results in failure to complete this section of the course. There is an obligation to attend the CBCL induction and the seminar. No alternative tasks will be provided. Failure to be present will result in failure to complete this part of the course.

The course includes 4 hours of mandatory skills training. This will take place in Taitokeskus.
A delay of 10 minutes is considered an absence.
Any absences (for whatever reason) must be compensated by participation with another group.
Pre-tasks for Mandatory skills training must be completed. Failure to complete the pre-task will result in failure to attend the skills training session.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam in exam room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam in exam room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

Failure to successfully complete one or more of the above parts within the given time frame for the course will result in the student having to register to complete the relevant part/s as part of another surgical nursing course.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the phases of surgical patient
- understands the process of surgical patient
- knows the main surgical illnesses and their effects on the patient's health, daily survival and the significant others
- is able to guide surgical patient and his/her family member in different stages on nursing process using evidence based knowledge
- is able to document and inform securing the continuity of care.

Content (course unit)

- characteristics of surgical nursing
- infection control in surgical nursing
- praparation for surgery
- preoperative and postoperative observation and care
- pain treatment of postoperative patient
- treatment of a surgical wound
- drug, fluid and nutritional treatment of the surgical patient
- special characteristics of care and support for a cancer patient and his/her significant others
- education and teaching of surgical nursing
- observation and care of the patient in plaster
- nursing care of a tracheostomised patient
- nursing care of a stoma patient

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations. Participation in course Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The Student
- outline the steps of the surgical patient's treatment path
- identify the main methods of assistance in the care of the surgical patient
- identify the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's
- understand the importance of the guidance of the surgical patient and his relatives at different stages of the nursing care process
- know the importance of documentation and informing in ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- know the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- know the effects of the most important surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- be able to guide the surgical patient and their relatives at different stages of the nursing care process using evidence-based information
- is able to document and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- masters the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters, with justification, the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- understand the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- is able to guide the surgical patient and his / her relatives in a patient-oriented way at different stages of the treatment process using evidence-based information
- is able to document assessments and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Location and time

Autumn 2022

Exam schedules

Surgical nursing, total required performance

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam Room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam Room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

The theory and medical calculation exam in the exam room week 41-43
Failed theory exam and medical calculation re-exam can be done twice
1: Re-exam: week 46
2: Re-exam: week 49

The online nutrition test must have been completed by 1.11.2022.
No restriction on number of times taken.

Upgrading the exam:

It is possible to try to upgrade the overall grade of the course after all the implementation parts have been accepted.
Upgrading the exam will be in the exam room.
The time for the upgrade test with this implementation is XXXX.
The upgrade is agreed in advance with the teacher in charge at least two weeks in advance

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, small group work, online studies, supervised independent work, teaching discussions,
participation in group work. Seminar. CBCL workshop.



THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IS SUBJECT TO UPDATE BEFORE THE ORIENTATION

Learning materials

Hinkle, J.L & Cheever, K.H : Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Contents: Pain Management (revise). Fluid and Electrolyte: Balance and Disturbance/Parenteral Fluid Therapy (revise) Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care/Management of cancer (surgery and nursing management). Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management/pre- and postoperative nursing management. Musculoskeletal Care Modalities (The Patient in a Cast, Splint, or Brace; The Patient Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery), Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma (Fractures), Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities/Parenteral nutrition. Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders/Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Ileostomy, Colostomy, Intestinal Obstruction. Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders/Breast cancer. Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes/Benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer of the prostate. Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems/Wound care for skin conditions.

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing : A Systems Approach 2014.Brady, McCabe,& McCann.2014.Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.e-book. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 (surgical sutures, dressings, drains, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain management), 2.11 (wound healing/assessment/management, surgical wounds), 2.12-2.21 partly (group assignments).

Yoost& Crawford (2015) Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice.
Unit 2/Ch 6, Unit 2/Ch 10, Unit 5/Ch 25 (wound healing), Unit 6/Ch 32.

Smith, Alison, Maria Kisiel, and Mark Radford. Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing . Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2016. Print.

Haavojen ABC. 2018 Verkkokurssi. Duodecim Oppiportti

Keskuslaskimokatetrin (CVK) laitto ja käyttö. 2015. Verkkokurssi. Duodecim Oppiportti.

All material given by the teachers. All material in small group work, lectures and group assignments are part of the course's recommended literature.

Completion alternatives

NONE

Further information

Admission to the course requires that the prerequisites be met.
The course begins with an orientation lesson, which requires mandatory attendance.
Absentees will not be accepted for implementation.
The course includes seminar work, which requires active participation in the group
working. There is an obligation to attend seminar presentations.

The course includes CBCL group work, which requires active participation in the group
working. There is an obligation to attend the CBCL induction and the seminar

The course includes 4 hours Mandatory Orientation to skills lab, which will take place inTaitokeskus.
A delay of 30 minutes is considered an absence.
Any absences (for whatever reason) must be compensated by participation in the second group
There are preliminary assignments for orientation training, the completion of which is approved performance.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the phases of surgical patient
- understands the process of surgical patient
- knows the main surgical illnesses and their effects on the patient's health, daily survival and the significant others
- is able to guide surgical patient and his/her family member in different stages on nursing process using evidence based knowledge
- is able to document and inform securing the continuity of care.

Content (course unit)

- characteristics of surgical nursing
- infection control in surgical nursing
- praparation for surgery
- preoperative and postoperative observation and care
- pain treatment of postoperative patient
- treatment of a surgical wound
- drug, fluid and nutritional treatment of the surgical patient
- special characteristics of care and support for a cancer patient and his/her significant others
- education and teaching of surgical nursing
- observation and care of the patient in plaster
- nursing care of a tracheostomised patient
- nursing care of a stoma patient

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations. Participation in course Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The Student
- outline the steps of the surgical patient's treatment path
- identify the main methods of assistance in the care of the surgical patient
- identify the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's
- understand the importance of the guidance of the surgical patient and his relatives at different stages of the nursing care process
- know the importance of documentation and informing in ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- know the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- know the effects of the most important surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- be able to guide the surgical patient and their relatives at different stages of the nursing care process using evidence-based information
- is able to document and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- masters the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters, with justification, the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- understand the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- is able to guide the surgical patient and his / her relatives in a patient-oriented way at different stages of the treatment process using evidence-based information
- is able to document assessments and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Location and time

Autumn 2022

Exam schedules

Surgical nursing, total required performance

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam Room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam Room. Assessment pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

The theory exam and calculation re-exam in the exam room on week 41-43
Failed theory exam and drug calculation re-exam can be done twice
1: Re-exam: week 46
2: Re-exam: week 49

The online nutrition test must be completed before 1.11.2022. No limitation on tries

Upgrading the exam:
It is possible to try to increase the overall grade of the course once, after all the parts have been accepted.
Upgrading the exam will be in the exam room.
The time for the upgrade test with this implementation is XXXX.
The upgrade is agreed in advance with the teacher in charge at least two weeks in advance

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IS SUBJECT TO UPDATE BEFORE THE ORIENTATION


Lectures, small group work, online studies, supervised independent work, teaching discussions,
participation in group work. Seminar. CBCL workshop.

Learning materials

Hinkle, J.L & Cheever, K.H : Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Contents: Pain Management (revise). Fluid and Electrolyte: Balance and Disturbance/Parenteral Fluid Therapy (revise) Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care/Management of cancer (surgery and nursing management). Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management/pre- and postoperative nursing management. Musculoskeletal Care Modalities (The Patient in a Cast, Splint, or Brace; The Patient Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery), Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma (Fractures), Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities/Parenteral nutrition. Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders/Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Ileostomy, Colostomy, Intestinal Obstruction. Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders/Breast cancer. Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes/Benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer of the prostate. Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems/Wound care for skin conditions.

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing : A Systems Approach 2014.Brady, McCabe,& McCann.2014.Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.e-book. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 (surgical sutures, dressings, drains, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain management), 2.11 (wound healing/assessment/management, surgical wounds), 2.12-2.21 partly (group assignments).

Yoost& Crawford (2015) Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice.
Unit 2/Ch 6, Unit 2/Ch 10, Unit 5/Ch 25 (wound healing), Unit 6/Ch 32.

Smith, Alison, Maria Kisiel, and Mark Radford. Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing . Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2016. Print.

Haavojen ABC. 2018 Verkkokurssi. Duodecim Oppiportti

Keskuslaskimokatetrin (CVK) laitto ja käyttö. 2015. Verkkokurssi. Duodecim Oppiportti.

All material given by the teachers. All material in small group work, lectures and group assignments are part of the course's recommended literature.

Completion alternatives

NONE

Further information

Admission to the course requires that the prerequisites be met.
The course begins with an orientation lesson, which requires mandatory attendance.
Absentees will not be accepted for implementation.
The course includes seminar work, which requires active participation in the group
working.
There is an obligation to attend seminars presentations.

The course includes CBCL group work, which requires active participation in the group
working. There is an obligation to attend the CBCL and the seminar

The course includes 4 hours Mandatory Orientation to skills lab session, which takes place in Taitokeskus.
A delay of 30 minutes is considered an absence.
Any absences (for whatever reason) must be compensated by participation in the second group
There are preliminary assignments for orientation training, the completion of the session will be assessed as passed

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the phases of surgical patient
- understands the process of surgical patient
- knows the main surgical illnesses and their effects on the patient's health, daily survival and the significant others
- is able to guide surgical patient and his/her family member in different stages on nursing process using evidence based knowledge
- is able to document and inform securing the continuity of care.

Content (course unit)

- characteristics of surgical nursing
- infection control in surgical nursing
- praparation for surgery
- preoperative and postoperative observation and care
- pain treatment of postoperative patient
- treatment of a surgical wound
- drug, fluid and nutritional treatment of the surgical patient
- special characteristics of care and support for a cancer patient and his/her significant others
- education and teaching of surgical nursing
- observation and care of the patient in plaster
- nursing care of a tracheostomised patient
- nursing care of a stoma patient

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of first year studies completed, including Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations. Participation in course Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The Student
- outline the steps of the surgical patient's treatment path
- identify the main methods of assistance in the care of the surgical patient
- identify the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's
- understand the importance of the guidance of the surgical patient and his relatives at different stages of the nursing care process
- know the importance of documentation and informing in ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- know the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- know the effects of the most important surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- be able to guide the surgical patient and their relatives at different stages of the nursing care process using evidence-based information
- is able to document and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- masters the stages of the surgical patient's treatment path
- masters, with justification, the main methods of helping the surgical patient in nursing
- understand the effects of major surgical diseases on the patient's health, everyday survival and the patient's relatives
- is able to guide the surgical patient and his / her relatives in a patient-oriented way at different stages of the treatment process using evidence-based information
- is able to document assessments and communicate orally, ensuring the continuity of patient care

Location and time

Autumn 2022

Exam schedules

Surgical nursing, total required performance

Part 1: Theory of Nursing: Exam Room. Numerical Assessment 1-5.
Part 2: Calculation: Exam Room. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 3: Small group work. CBCL. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 4: Seminar. Assessment: pass / fail.
Part 5: Nutrition in Surgical Nursing. Assessment: pass / fail
Part 6: Orientation to skills training. Assessment: pass/ fail.

The theory and medical calculation exam in the exam room week 1st of December - 14th of December 2022
Failed theory exam and medical calculation re-exam can be done twice
1: Re-exam: 2nd of January - 7th January
2: Re-exam: 1st of February - 6th of February

The online nutrition test must have been completed by 14th of December
No restriction on number of times taken.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, small group work, online studies, supervised independent work, teaching discussions,
participation in group work. Seminar. CBCL workshop.



THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IS SUBJECT TO UPDATE BEFORE THE ORIENTATION

Learning materials

Hinkle, J.L & Cheever, K.H : Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Contents: Pain Management (revise). Fluid and Electrolyte: Balance and Disturbance/Parenteral Fluid Therapy (revise) Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care/Management of cancer (surgery and nursing management). Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management/pre- and postoperative nursing management. Musculoskeletal Care Modalities (The Patient in a Cast, Splint, or Brace; The Patient Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery), Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma (Fractures), Digestive and Gastrointestinal Treatment Modalities/Parenteral nutrition. Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders/Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Ileostomy, Colostomy, Intestinal Obstruction. Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders/Breast cancer. Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes/Benign prostatic hyperplasia, cancer of the prostate. Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems/Wound care for skin conditions.

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing : A Systems Approach 2014.Brady, McCabe,& McCann.2014.Publisher John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.e-book. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 (surgical sutures, dressings, drains, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pain management), 2.11 (wound healing/assessment/management, surgical wounds), 2.12-2.21 partly (group assignments).

Yoost& Crawford (2015) Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing : Active Learning for Collaborative Practice.
Unit 2/Ch 6, Unit 2/Ch 10, Unit 5/Ch 25 (wound healing), Unit 6/Ch 32.

Smith, Alison, Maria Kisiel, and Mark Radford. Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing . Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2016. Print.


All material given by the teachers. All material in small group work, lectures and group assignments are part of the course's recommended literature.

Further information

Admission to the course requires that the prerequisites be met.
The course begins with an orientation lesson, which requires mandatory attendance.
Absentees will not be accepted for implementation.
The course includes seminar work, which requires active participation in the group
working. There is an obligation to attend seminar presentations.

The course includes CBCL group work, which requires active participation in the group
working. There is an obligation to attend the CBCL induction and the seminar

The course includes 4 hours Mandatory Orientation to skills lab, which will take place inTaitokeskus.
A delay of 10 minutes is considered an absence.
Any absences (for whatever reason) must be compensated by participation in the second group
There are preliminary assignments for orientation training, the completion of which is approved performance.