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Course Code: 
NHS 204
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
4
Practice: 
8
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
8
ECTS: 
9
Prerequisite Courses: 
Fundamentals of Nursing II
Course Language: 
English
Courses given by: 
İnci Kırtıl
Course Objectives: 
The aim of the course is to provide the student with knowledge and skills regarding the perioperative care of the patient who will undergo surgical intervention, and to plan and implement the holistic care of the surgical patient in line with current guideline recommendations and evidence-based practices.
Course Content: 

The course includes current and evidence-based nursing care practices for surgical infections and prevention practices, wound healing and nursing care in burns, treatment and care interventions in hypovolemic shock, all surgical interventions applied to body systems, preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative periods of the surgical patient.

Course Methodology: 
1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 4. Field work Demonstration 5. Brain storming 6. Case study /reports 7. Learning diaries 8. Progress reports 9. Video demonstration 10. Book and resource sharing 11. Small and large
Course Evaluation Methods: 
1. Midterm 2. Final exam 3. Clinical practice 4. Nursing process evaluation 5. Case evaluation 6. Care plan evaluation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Evaluation Methods

Defines and explains the basic concepts of surgical nursing.

1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10

1,2,3,5,11,13,17,20,24,

25,26,27

1,2,6,20,22,23

Understands and explains the causes, risk factors, physiopathology, symptoms and possible interventions of diseases that affect different systems of the body and require surgical intervention.

1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10

1,2,3,5,11,13,17,20,24,

25,26,27

1,2,6,20,22,23

Plans and implements the perioperative nursing care practices of the patient undergoing surgical intervention with a holistic approach, in line with current guidelines and evidence-based practice recommendations.

1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10

1,2,3,5,11,13,17,20,24,

25,26,27

1,2,6,20,22,23

Defines and analyzes the complications and affecting factors related to surgical intervention by determining the priorities in the care of the surgical patient.

1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10

1,2,3,5,11,13,17,20,24,

25,26,27

1,2,6,20,22,23

By putting the surgical patient at the center of care, plans the training of the patient and family specific to the surgical intervention and applies it by using effective communication skills.

1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10

1,2,3,5,11,13,17,20,24,

25,26,27

1,2,6,20,22,23

Performs surgical nursing practices by complying with professional principles and ethical standards.

1,2,3,4,5,7,9,10

1,2,3,5,11,13,17,20,24,

25,26,27

1,2,6,20,22,23
 

Course Flow

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to the Course 

Surgery and Surgical Nursing

Surgical Site Infections and Nursing Care

Related literature

2

Wound Healing and Nursing Care

Related literature

3

Burn and Nursing Care

Fluid-Electrolyte & Acid-Base Imbalances

Related literature

4

Hypovolemic Shock and Nursing Care

Related literature

5

Preoperative Nursing Care

Related literature

6

Intraoperative Nursing Care 

Related literature

7

Postoperative Nursing Care

Day Surgery Practices and Nursing Care

Related literature

8

Midterm Exam

 

9

Gastrointestinal System Surgery and Nursing Care

Hepatopancreatobiliary System Surgery and Nursing Care

Bariatric Surgery and Nursing Care

Related literature

10

Respiratory System Surgery and Nursing Care

Urinary System Surgery and Nursing Care

Related literature

11

Cardiac Surgery and Nursing Care

Vascular Surgery and Nursing Care

Related literature

12

Nervous System Surgery and Nursing Care

Musculoskeletal Surgery and Nursing Care

Related literature

13

Breast Surgery and Nursing Care

Endocrine Surgery and Nursing Care

Related literature

14

Pain Management in the Surgical Patient

Nutrition Management in the Surgical Patient

Course Evaluation

Related literature

15

Final Exam

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook
  1. Donaldson L, Ricciardi W, Sheridan S, Tartaglia R. Safety and Clinical Risk Management. E-book. Springer, 2021.
  2. Perrin OK, Macleod EC. Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing. 3rd Edition. Pearson Education, 2018.
  3. Fukushima R, Kaibori M. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. E-book. Springer, 2018.
  4. Farrell M. Smeltzer & Bare’s Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing. 4th Edition. Wolters Kluwer Health Lippincott Williams % Wilkins, 2017.
  5. Phillips M. Berry & Kohn’s Operating Room Technique. 13th Edition. Elsevier, 2017.
  6. Aksoy G, Kanan N, Akyolcu N. Cerrahi Hemşireliği I-II. 2. Basım. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2017.
  7. Smith A, Kisiel M, Radford M. Oxford Handbook of Surgical Nursing. 1st Edition. Oxford University Press, 2016.
  8. Williams SL, Hopper DP. Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing. 5th Edition. FA Davis Company, 2015.
  9. Can G. Onkoloji Hemşireliği. Birinci Basım. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, 2014.
  10. Lewis LS, Dirksen RS, Heitkemper MM, Bucher L, Harding MM. Medical Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. 9th Edition. Mosby Elsevier Inc, 2014.

Additional Resources

DATABASE - CLINICAL KEY STUDENT FOUNDATION

DATABASE - NURSING REFERENCE CENTER

DATABASE - ELSEVIER CLINICAL SKILLS
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING 

Documents

Yeditepe University YUlearn

Assignments

Patient care plan, creating a nursing process appropriate to the case, patient education plan

Exams

Midterm exam, Clinical practice evaluation, Final exam
 

Assessment

EVALUATION SYSTEM

IN-TERM STUDIES

Number

PERCENTAGE

Midterm exam/s

1

30

Clinical reports

2

30

Final exam

1

40

Total

4

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 OUTCOMES

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

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

4

60

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

15

2

30

Clinical practice

15

8

120

Midterm exam

1

1

1

Clinical reports

2

1

2

Final exam

1

1

1

Total Work Load

 

 

214

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

8,56

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

9
 
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