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ON00DV35	Perioperative Nursing I (5 cr)
Prerequisites	Level I and Level II studies are completed without deficits or the student has completed 140 credits of nursing studies and has passed the demonstration of competence in nursing.
Objectives	The student is able to: • master the key knowledge and skills required in the perioperative nurse's work, be able to make decisions, and work independently as a perioperative nurse; • plan, implement and evaluate perioperative nursing work ethically and safely using reliable evidence-based information; • work as a part of the perioperative team during the phases of the perioperative process; • evaluate and develop personal skills and professional action in a goal-oriented manner.
Content	• Anaesthetic and surgical care of patients across the lifespan in different learning environments • Vital signs and changes in the perioperative patient • The nurse's role as a member of the perioperative team at different stages of the care process • Ethical challenges in the perioperative care process • Fluid management of the perioperative patient, pain management and other anaesthesia related medication • Patient safety in perioperative nursing • Preparation of the operating theatre and instruments for surgery • Assisting in surgery • Working in a perioperative team • Immediate pre-and post-operative care
Recommended optional programme components	If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
Accomplishment methods	Participation in hybrid lectures and examinations
Execution methods	Action-based learning, High-Fidelity Simulations, Pre-assignments, and Independent Learning
Materials	Scientific databases and other supplementary materials related to the clinical practicum are provided in the online learning environment
Literature	Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria	0-5
Evaluation Criteria	satisfactory (1-2) To some extent, you: • master the key knowledge and skills required in the perioperative nurse's work, be able to make decisions, and work independently as a perioperative nurse; • plan, implement and evaluate perioperative nursing work ethically and safely using reliable evidence-based information; • work as a part of the perioperative team during the phases of the perioperative process; • evaluate and develop personal skills and professional action in a goal-oriented manner. good (3-4) With familiarity and consistency, you: • master the key knowledge and skills required in the perioperative nurse's work, be able to make decisions, and work independently as a perioperative nurse; • plan, implement and evaluate perioperative nursing work ethically and safely using reliable evidence-based information; • work as a part of the perioperative team during the phases of the perioperative process; • evaluate and develop personal skills and professional action in a goal-oriented manner. excellent (5) You outstandingly: • master the key knowledge and skills required in the perioperative nurse's work, be able to make decisions, and work independently as a perioperative nurse; • plan, implement and evaluate perioperative nursing work ethically and safely using reliable evidence-based information; • work as a part of the perioperative team during the phases of the perioperative process; • evaluate and develop personal skills and professional action in a goal-oriented manner. pass/fail Numerical Scale 0-5 A student is assessed according to the Assessment Framework of the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk). Areas of assessment include 1. professional knowledge base and information seeking; 2. professional skill, activity, and target of activity; 3. group work skills and leadership; and 4. responsibility. Detailed information on the assessment is attached.
Assessment Frameworks	Assessment Framework
Further Information	Students choose their advanced studies in nursing according to their own career plans. Students should familiarise themselves beforehand with the educational and skills requirements that employers have set for nurses in different workplaces. If the student intends to work in an operating theatre, it is recommended both Perioperative Nursing I and II. Perioperative Nursing I can be chosen as an elective course. Information on the selection process and enrolment for advanced studies will be provided in advance.
Responsible persons	Floro Cubelo
Links	Assessment Framework

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