Surgical and perioperative nursingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

To know how to implement nursing for a patient in need of surgical care
To be able to assess the need for care, and to plan and evaluate nursing in accordance with the decision-making process
To be able to actively utilise scientific knowledge in decision-making for nursing and care
To be able to plan, execute and evaluate pharmacotherapy for different patient groups

Content

The decision-making process in nursing and care
The central diseases and symptoms requiring surgical care
Pre-, intra- and post-operative nursing
Nursing methods used in the care for surgical patients
Medical knowledge
Evidence-based practice in social and health care
Assessment of the need for care; planning, implementation and evaluation of nursingDocumentation of nursing
Pharmacotherapy
Blood transfusion treatment
Pharmacology and pharmacy

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Excellent(5), good (4–3), fair (2–1), fail (0)