To train nurses who are able to provide nursing care with a holistic understanding and systematic approach by using theoretical, evidence-based and applied knowledge on surgical diseases, evaluate and record the effect of care.
-Verbal lecture, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, question and answer, video demonstration.
Principle Sources
-Akyolcu, N., Kanan, N., and Aksoy G. Surgical Nursing I. Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2019, ISBN: 9786053354772
- Akyolcu, N., Kanan, N. and Aksoy G. Surgical Nursing II. Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2019, ISBN: 9786053354789
Other Sources
-Aslan, F. E. Together with Surgical Care Case Analysis. Academician Bookstore, 2017, ISBN: 9786059354394
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course, the definition and history of the surgery Film screening about the surgery Wearing gloves / shirts, Hand washing, Surgical hand washing,
Opening the surgical bundle Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, questions and answers
2. Week
Classification of surgery and its effects on organism, complications, Homeostasis Wound and Healing, Surgical infections and care, Dressings and stitches, Skin suture practice
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, question and answer
3. Week
Patient safety in surgery, Pressure injury, Worker safety in the operating room Deep vein thrombosis, Alternative treatments in the wound, Dressing materials used for pressure injury, Dressing of antiembolic socks Case analysis on the subject
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, question answer
4. Week
Fluid and Electrolyte balance, Case analysis, demonstration of CVP measurement, mailer used in IV treatment, Case analysis on the subject
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, question and answer
5. Week
Bleeding and hypovolemic shock and patient care, Case analysis on the subject, Control of Surgical Pain, Penetrating-cutting tool injuries
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, question and answer
6. Week
Preoperative period, Cough and deep breathing exercises Case analysis on fluid electrolyte balance
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, questions and answers
7. Week
Operating Room, Physical Conditions of the Operating Room, Operation Positions, Video presentation on the subject Elderly patient
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, questions and answers
8. Week
Midterm Exam
9. Week
Post-operative period, Post-Surgical Accelerated Improvement (ERAS) Protocol, Postoperative Care [Post-anesthetic Care • Aldrete Discharge Score (Post-Anesthesia Recovery Score: PARS Criteria)] Mobilization, In-bed exercises
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, question and answer
10. Week
Breast diseases and care, Case reports on the subject, Self-breast examination, Patient education after mastectomy Surgical diseases of the endocrine system and nursing care (Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pituitary and Adrenal Gland), Daily Surgery and Nursing Care
Oral presentation, discussion , demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, question-answer
11. Week
Surgical diseases of the upper gastrointestinal system, Surgical diseases of the lower gastrointestinal system, Hernia repair Nutrition of the patient with peg, nursing care in enteral nutrition, Stoma care, Stoma complications, Case reports on the subject
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory application, question and answer
12. Week
Organ donation and organ transplantation, Transplantation nursing, Transplantation and nursing care, Post-transplantation nursing care plan discussion
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, question and answer
13. Week
Surgical diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory system and nursing care
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, question and answer
14. Week
Surgical diseases of the urinary system, Bariatric surgery, Nursing care in a patient with chest tube, Case discussion on the subject
Oral presentation, discussion, demonstration, case analysis, clinical and laboratory practice, questions and answers
15. Week
Week Final Exam
16. Week
Week Final Exam
17. Week
Week Final Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Quizzes
1
10
Practice
1
20
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Has the current theoretical knowledge required by the nursing profession.
PO-2
Has the practical skills to meet the health needs of individuals, families, groups and society with a holistic and humanistic approach.
PO-3
Applies quality and evidence-based nursing care process while meeting the health needs of individual, family, group and society.
PO-4
It considers ethical principles in nursing care, education, management and research.
PO-5
Follows nursing laws and regulations and acts appropriately.
PO-6
Uses effective communication skills.
PO-7
It provides health education and counseling services to individuals, families, groups and communities.
PO-8
As an active member of the healthcare team, it fulfills its roles and functions in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation.
PO-9
It shows an empathic approach in a sensitive way to all kinds of changes that may affect the health of the individual, family, group and society.
PO-10
It uses lifelong learning, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
PO-11
Follows up-to-date care technologies in line with the health needs of the society and reflects them on nursing practices.
PO-12
While practicing the profession, she becomes a role model for her/his colleagues.
PO-13
It protects the core professional values it has acquired.
PO-14
Uses professional autonomy in health related decisions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Explains the basic concepts, current theoretical and applied knowledge of surgical diseases nursing.
LO-2
The patient can notice abnormalities in fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, manage and care for treatment.
LO-3
Understands the importance of surgical infections, provides surgical infection control, applies the necessary nursing care.
LO-4
Apply nursing care in wound healing and burns.
LO-5
Applies the necessary nursing care before, during and after the operation.
LO-6
Have sufficient knowledge and skills about the surgery of various systems, know the diagnostic methods, can carry out the treatment and care of the patient.
