Perioperative Nursing

Course Code:

NHS 360

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Free Elective

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

Basic concepts of operating room and perioperative nursing, the roles and responsibilities of the nurse and other surgical team members, the principles to be considered in order to perform the surgical procedure in safe conditions, patient and employee safety approaches, necessary knowledge and practices regarding the tools, equipment and technologies used in the operating room. Gains the necessary knowledge and skills for planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate nursing care within the framework of evidence-based approaches by learning at a high level.

Course Content:

To explain the role, competencies, application areas and standards of the nurse in the operating room unit, which is different from the other units of the hospital with its operating principles, physical and technological structures.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture Method 2. Question and answer 3. Discussion 4. Laboratory study 5. Field opening 6. Review 7. Role playing 8. Demonstration 9. Brainstorming 10. Homework 11. Group work 12. Seminar 13. Learning diary 14. Term paper 15. Observation report

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Mid-term exam 2. Final 3. Laboratory study evaluation 4. Homework / report evaluation 5. Seminar evaluation 6. Quiz-Quiz 7. Presentation evaluation 8. Performance evaluation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes		Teaching Methods		Assessment Methods
Explains the duties and responsibilities of the perioperative nurse.		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10		1, 2, 11,12,25,33	1, 2
Knows the concepts related to operating room and perioperative nursing.		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10		1, 2, 11,12,25,33	1, 2
Behaves about the care principles of perioperative nursing.		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10		1, 2, 11,12,25,33	1, 2
Identify and implement risks and initiatives to ensure patient, employee and environmental safety in the operating room.		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10		1, 2, 11,12,25,33	1, 2
Recognizes frequently used tools, equipment and technologies in operating rooms and identifies risks.		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10		1, 2, 11,12,25,33	1, 2
Can identify and apply intraoperative care needs, nursing diagnoses and appropriate interventions.		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10		1, 2, 11,12,25,33	1, 2

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	ORIENTATION WEEK	Related references
2	Introduction to the course syllabus Perioperative nursing job description, competencies, qualifications	Related references
3	Facility Safety and Physical Environment in the Operating Room Risk Management in the Operating Room	Related references
4	Employee and Environmental Safety in the Operating Room	Related references
5	Patient Safety in the Operating Room	Related references
6	Central Sterilization Unit Functioning and Safety	Related references
7	Infection Control and Waste Management in the Operating Room Approach to the Covid 19 Patient and Outbreak Management in the Operating Room	Related references
8	MIDTERM
9	Infection Control Precautions -II	Related references
10	Preoperative Care	Related references
11	Patient Admission and Transport in the Operating Room	Related references
12	Patient positioning Hypothermia	Related references
13	Surgical Instruments and Materials used in the operating room	Related references
14	Bleeding Control Preservation of Tissue Samples	Related references
15	Special Surgery Applications Minimally Invasive Surgery Course evaluation

Recommended Sources

REFERENCES
Textbook	Karadakovan A., Eti Aslan F. “Dahili ve Cerrahi Hastalıklarda Bakım” Akademisyen Kitabevi, 2020 Adaş G.T., Katran H.B. A’dan Z’ye AMELİYATHANE Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2018 ISBN: 978-605-335-422-2 Öztürk, H., Kahrıman, İ. “Tıbbi Hatalar ve Hasta Güvenliği Eğitim Rehberi” İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri, 2016 Çelik S.” Erişkin Yoğun Bakım Hastalarında Temel Sorunlar ve Hemşirelik Bakımı” Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2014. Van Gıerabergen M., Kaymakçı Ş. “Ameliyathane Hemşireliği” Meta Basım Matbaacılık Hizmetleri, 2015 Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 16th Edition, Elsevier, 2019 American Hospital Association (AHA) http://www.aha.org Center For Disease Control (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses https://www.aorn.org/guidelines Philips N. Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technıgue. 13th ed., Edition, Mosby Elseıver, St Louise, 2016 Fraise AP, Lambert PA, Maillard JY. Principles and Practice of Disinfection, Preservation & Sterilization, 5th Ed, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, 2013 The Australian College of Perioperative Nurses ACORN Standards of Perioperative Nursing https://www.acorn.org.au/standards Rogers, W. J. Series: Healthcare Sterilisation, Volume 1, Introduction and standard practices. Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire : Smithers Rapra. 2013. eBook
Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YUlearn
Assignments	-
Exams	Midterm and Final exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm exam	1	60
Final Exam	1	40
Total	2	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.					X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.					X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.					X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.					X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.				X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.				X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.					X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.					X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.					X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.				X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	1	15
Assignment	1	10	10
Mid-terms	1	15	20
Final examination	1	25	30
Total Work Load			120
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,8
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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