Perioperative Nursing (4 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the theoretical bases for procedures used in nursing with surgical patients;
- knows the meaning of surgery in preoperative nursing;
- knows the special features of elective and emergency perioperative nursing and the related challenges to patient care;
- knows the basics of aseptic practice in patient care;
- understands the nurse’s responsibilities in perioperative patient care;
- is responsible for his/her theoretical development;
- knows the ethical principles of the profession and can apply theoretical knowledge in different situations;
- is able to act as a part of small groups and develops as a representative of his/her profession by evaluating his/her own work and by giving feedback to other group members;
- is able to receive collegial feedback on his/her own work in the group;
- knows the theoretical basics of surgery and different operational procedures.

Content (course unit)

Perioperative nursing

Prerequisites (course unit)

First year and middle phase studies completed, at least 135 credits, including the basic level studies in the field of the optional professional studies, anatomy and physiology and three clinical practices.

Assessment scale

0-5