Perioperative Nursing (6 cr)
Code: SN00BS33-3001
General information
Enrollment
23.05.2022 - 29.05.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Ilari Ernamo
- Tiina Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Tiina Pitkänen
Groups
-
SNV221SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S21, Tikkurila
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- describe the most common diseases and injuries and their investigations and treatment methods in the field of surgery
- describe the different areas of anaesthesiology and the different forms of anaesthesia
- describe and justify the most common examinations and treatment and monitoring methods of in perioperative nursing
- use evidence-based information and research to justify decisions made in perioperative nursing
- apply the main principles of self-care guidance in perioperative nursing and describe its main contents
- describe the main principles of how patient care technology and monitoring, examination and care methods can be used safely and effectively as part of perioperative nursing
- describe how to prevent hazardous incidents at all stages of the perioperative treatment process
- describe the care and service paths of a surgical patient, taking into consideration digital solutions and the significance of working in multiprofessional teams and networks
Teaching methods
This study unit contains the theoretical studies for perioperative and surgical nursing.
Student MUST be present in the orientation of this study unit.
Workshop groups and important dates will be announced in orientation.
This course includes theory lessons and workshops. It is mandatory to participate in all workshops. In the end of the course there will be YleSh demonstration of nursing skills test for every student. Student must participate to all workshops in order to take the demonstration of nursing skills -test.
Study material will be available on Canvas platform.
Part 1. Perioperative and surgical nursing 4 cr / Tiina Pitkänen and Ilari Ernamo
Part 2. Surgery and anesthesiology online course 2cr / Ilari Ernamo
Part 3. Yle SH demonstration of nursing skills / Tiina Pitkänen
Learning materials and recommended literature
- Smith A. et al. (edited) (2016) Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing. Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/laurea/detail.action?docID=4545420.
- Wicker, P. (2015) Perioperative Practice at the Glance (Ebook)
- Laurea LIbguides, terveysportti: Evidence-Based Medicine Guidelines (EBMG)
- Surgery and anesthesiology on-line materials
- Material given during lectures
Forms of internationality
Exchange students (nursing) are welcome to this study unit.
Student needs to wear nursing uniform in the workshops. Laurea UAS doesn't provide nursing uniforms.
Students workload
Perioperative and surgical nursing 4 cr = 108 hours
Surgery and anesthesiology online course 2 cr = 54 hours
Further information for students
Module 1 and 2 studies must be mainly complited.
Anatomy & physiology -course must be completed.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Part 1. Perioperative and surgical nursing 4 cr - exam graded fail/1-5.
Part 2. Surgery and anesthesiology online course 2 cr - Pass / Fail
YleSH demonstration of skills Pass / Fail & Redo