ON00DU95 | Essentials of Perioperative Nursing (4 cr) |
Prerequisites | Level I studies are passed without deficits. |
Objectives | The student is able to: ? describe the three phases of perioperative nursing; ? understand the wound healing process and its determinants, and be able to plan, implement and evaluate wound care; ? define the role of each member of the surgical team; ? understand radiation safety in nursing; ? discuss the duties and responsibilities of a perioperative nurse using the nursing process; ? identify the essential surgical conditions and their etiological causes, prevalence, symptoms, findings, and medical treatment; ? identify common surgical methods performed in the operating theatre and the corresponding surgical instruments used; and ? discuss patient-based outcomes in the perioperative process. |
Content | ? Categories of Surgery ? Phases of Surgical Nursing Experience ? Principles of Surgical Asepsis and Sterile Technique ? Duties and Responsibilities of a Perioperative Nurse (Preoperative, Intraoperative, Post-operative) ? Radiation Safety in Nursing ? Common Instruments used during surgical procedures ? Nursing Process throughout the Perioperative 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 | Written Examination |
Execution methods | Hybrid Lecture Formats and High-Fidelity Simulations |
Materials | Evidence-based materials will be provided in the online learning environment. |
Literature | Not applicable |
Evaluation Criteria | 0-5 |
Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) To some extent, you: ? describe the three phases of perioperative nursing; ? understand the wound healing process and its determinants, and be able to plan, implement and evaluate wound care; ? define the role of each member of the surgical team; ? understand radiation safety in nursing; ? discuss the duties and responsibilities of a perioperative nurse using the nursing process; ? identify the essential surgical conditions and their etiological causes, prevalence, symptoms, findings, and medical treatment; ? identify common surgical methods performed in the operating theatre and the corresponding surgical instruments used; and ? discuss patient-based outcomes in the perioperative process. good (3-4) With familiarity and consistency, you: ? describe the three phases of perioperative nursing; ? understand the wound healing process and its determinants, and be able to plan, implement and evaluate wound care; ? define the role of each member of the surgical team; ? understand radiation safety in nursing; ? discuss the duties and responsibilities of a perioperative nurse using the nursing process; ? identify the essential surgical conditions and their etiological causes, prevalence, symptoms, findings, and medical treatment; ? identify common surgical methods performed in the operating theatre and the corresponding surgical instruments used; and ? discuss patient-based outcomes in the perioperative process. excellent (5) You outstandingly: ? describe the three phases of perioperative nursing; ? understand the wound healing process and its determinants, and be able to plan, implement and evaluate wound care; ? define the role of each member of the surgical team; ? understand radiation safety in nursing; ? discuss the duties and responsibilities of a perioperative nurse using the nursing process; ? identify the essential surgical conditions and their etiological causes, prevalence, symptoms, findings, and medical treatment; ? identify common surgical methods performed in the operating theatre and the corresponding surgical instruments used; and ? discuss patient-based outcomes in the perioperative process. 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. The student can: ? describe the main features of the perioperative care process of a surgical patient; ? know the main roles and responsibilities of the nurse in pre-, intra-, and post-operative care; ? identify the nursing needs of the surgical patient, plan and implement evidence-based nursing activities and assess the effectiveness of care; ? understand the importance of pathophysiology in the context of surgical nursing; ? plan, implement and evaluate the drug, nutritional, and fluid therapy and transfusion; ? understand the wound healing process and its determinants, and be able to plan, implement and evaluate wound care; ? provide guidance to the client in perioperative care; ? use the necessary examination and treatment technology safely; ? understand the importance of radiation safety in nursing; and ? plan and implement infection control and understand the microbiological principles involved. |
Assessment Frameworks | Assessment Framework |
Further Information | Accreditation process: If the student has equivalent studies in higher education. |
Responsible persons | Floro Cubelo |
Links | Assessment Framework |