SURGICAL DISEASES NURSING

Course Description

Course contents are basic concepts in surgery, infection prevention and control, wound and burn care, patient care with hemorrhagic shock, perioperative care, the care of patients undergoing surgery for gastrointestinal tract, liver and biliary tract, breast surgery, respiratory system, cardiovascular system and endocrine systems.

SURGICAL DISEASES NURSING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 Preparing students for understanding and interpretation of the knowledge concerning: specifics of surgical treatment, preoperative regulations, postoperative patent care.
2. 02 Preparing students in a range of skills for .pre and post operative patient care
3. 03 Creating student attitude to: deepen knowledge and skills in a range of caring for patients after surgical treatment, and cooperation on an interdisciplinary team.
4. 04 Apply the care of different surgical patients
5. 05 Understand the principles of care of surgical patients,

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Ignatavicius DD, Workman ML, Rebar CR, Heimgartner NM. (2020). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Internprofessional Collaborative Care (10th Edition). Elseiver.
2. 02 Harding MM, Kwong J, Roberts D, Reinisch C. (2019). Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Single Volume (11th Edition). Elseiver.
3. 03 Hinkle, J. L., Cheever, K. H., & Overbaugh, K. (2025). Brunner & Suddarth's textbook of medical-surgical nursing (15th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
4. 04 Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., Roberts, D., Hagler, D., & Reinisch, C. (2025). Lewis's medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems (12th ed.). Elsevier.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the etiology, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnostic studies, treatments and complications of common medical and surgical disorders. SOLO 5
2. L02 Identify diagnoses, list them according to priority and formulate nursing care plan. SOLO 5
3. L03 Demonstrate competencies/skills to patients undergoing treatment for medical-surgical disorders. SOLO 5
4. L04 Demonstrate competency in selected advanced nursing skills and interventions utilizing principles of safety. SOLO 5
5. L05 Discuss the use of therapeutic communication skills and cultural competency. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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