Surgical Nursing (4op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The student
- is able to plan, implement and evaluate pre- and post-operative nursing of surgical patients under supervision in multidisciplinary teams, by using evidence-based knowledge;
- is able to recognise the meaning of falling ill for human beings and their families
- is able to guide and support people and families in issues concerning health promotion, in different stages of illness and in self-care by using the principles of rehabilitative nursing;
- masters the principles and methods of infection control in surgical nursing;
- understands the meaning of patient safety in surgical nursing.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

- surgical nursing

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

30 ects of initial stage studies must be completed before entering the middle stage studies.

Aika ja paikka

Weeks 46-52/2019. Exam retakes spring 2020.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

Online tests during the course (information in Tabula course).
Final written exam 18.12.2019.
1st retake in Exam January 2020.
2nd retake in Exam February 2020.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The course will be evaluated Failed / Satisfactory 1 - Excellent 5.
Clinical calculation pass/failed.
The grade for the course will be given as an average (depending on the different values, information given in each section of the study material) of all compulsory tasks/tests.
To pass the course successfully, all the tasks/assignments (evaluation pass/fail or 0-5), online tests (evaluation 0-5) need to be achieved in given time. There is a final exam (evaluation 0-5), the evaluation of the exam will count as 70% of the final grade (other mandatory tasks and tests 30%).
In order to pass the tasks/tests and exam, the answers cannot show or present such action, which would cause danger, harm, injury or death to the patient.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

The information about this course will be updated before week 46.
Mandatory orientation session 12.11.2019.
The course has different learning methods: online studies in Tabula, possibly blended learning in a class room, possibly lectures, small group work and independent studies.
This course will include mandatory independent and group assignments, web-based tests and independent study.

Oppimateriaalit

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

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course is 4 ECTS. 1 ECTS is 27 hours of student work. The total work is 108 hours of student's work, including online studies, blended learning, small group work and independent studies.

Sisällön jaksotus

Specific objectives and contents of the course
The student:
- becomes familiar with the nature of surgical nursing process and the care path of surgical patient
- becomes aware/familiar with the most important functional disorders caused by different surgical diseases/injuries and the problems they may cause to adult patients health
- understands the possible influences of surgical conditions and procedures for patient's health, coping in daily living, and their influence to patient's family
- will be able to to establish a constructive nursing relationship with the patient, guide surgical patients and their families during the care process using evidenced based knowledge, and acquire skills to support patients in self care
- masters the essential clinical nursing methods and procedures in pre- and postoperative nursing care
- will be able to document and give information (written and oral) in order to secure the continuity of care
Specific contents of the course
- the nature of surgical nursing
- infection control and prevention with surgical patients
- pre-operative nursing care
- post-operative nursing care
- surgical wound care
- surgical patient's parenteral hydration/nutrition
- pain management with surgical patients
- special features in the care of the elderly surgical patients
- special features in the care of cancer patients and their family members
- guidance given to surgical patients with different procedures/conditions
More detailed information in the Tabula course

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

None

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Tamk students must have completed 30 ECTS of the early-stage studies before commencing the course.

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student does not reach the criteria set for passed evaluation. The assignments and tests show such activities, which may cause danger, harm, injury or death to the patient.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student:
understands different stages of surgical patient's care path
understands the nursing process with surgical patients
knows most common illnesses requiring surgical care and knows how they affect patient's health
can guide surgical patient and his/her relatives during the care process
knows most common care methods in patient's pre- and postoperative care
knows the meaning of documentation and spoken reporting in patient's care

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student:
knows different stages of surgical patient's care path
understands the nursing process with surgical patients
knows the most essential and common illnesses requiring surgical care and knows how they effect patient's health, coping in daily living and the influence on patient's relatives.
can guide with reasoning surgical patient and his/her relatives during the care process
masters the most common care methods in patient's pre- and postoperative care
understands the meaning of documentation and spoken reporting in patient's care

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student:
knows different stages of surgical patient's care path in different areas of health care system
understands the nursing process with surgical patients
knows the most essential and common illnesses requiring surgical care and understands how they effect patient's health, coping in daily living and the influence on patient's relatives
can guide with reasoning, using patient-centred method, surgical patient and his/her relatives during the care process
uses evidence-based knowledge and information in all actions
masters the most essential and common care methods in patient's pre- and postoperative care, and understands the cause and effect -relations in care
understands the meaning of documentation and spoken reporting in patient's care, and is skilled in using the knowledge