Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)
Supervised Professional Training in Surgical Nursing
SYK182H
Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)
Supervised Professional Training in Surgical Nursing
SYK182H
The course is a study in the practical provision of nursing to surgical patients. Students should be able to display theoretical and practical knowledge in different diseases through pre and postoperative nursing care. The student should be able to use the hospital¿s documentation system and turn in written assignments surrounding the themes in clinical studies. Among much else, the student should be able to show the ability to reflect over ethical dilemmas in practice. The student should also apply general hygienic principles, administrate medications in a professionally sound way, and actively participate in the implementation of procedures. Independence in work will be a focus as well as the ability to take responsibility for a group of patients.
All theoretical exams, clinical studies from semesters 1, 2 and 3 and SYK106H must be passed before beginning this course.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: ¿ Identify nursing needs, create goals, justify choices made and implement and evaluate nursing in a professionally sound way ¿ Utilise knowledge in client participation and build on the patient¿s resources in every aspect of care ¿ Utilise knowledge in various disease processes in relation to patient observation and care ¿ Provide pre, per and postoperative nursing in a professionally sound way ¿ Use the clinical practice area¿s documentation system and document own nursing practice ¿ Participate in oral report and physician rounds ¿ Safeguard the patient¿s need for information, teaching and guidance ¿ Utilise general hygienic principles, with a strong emphasis on infection prevention ¿ Demonstrate various procedures in a professionally sound way ¿ Administrate medicine in a professionally sound way ¿ Demonstrate the ability to establish trust and communication between patients and families ¿ Plan own work and demonstrate the ability to cooperate with co-workers and other agencies ¿ Practice knowledge in work positioning and patient transfer in everyday work situations ¿ Demonstrate the ability to reflect over professional development ¿ Reflect on the patient¿s emotional reactions related to disease/illness ¿ Utilise knowledge in preventive, promotive and rehabilitative nursing ¿ Reflect on the ethical dilemmas in practice ¿ Administer nursing to a specific group of patients (1st clinical period) ¿ Have insight into what it means to be a group leader (2nd and 3rd clinical period)
No costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
Compulsory.
Clinical practice, guidance (individual and group), reflection (daily/weekly reflection notes) and study assignments 1 and 2.
The study programme is evaluated annually by students by way of course evaluation studies (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
SYN182H - Supervised Professional Training in Surgical Nursing - 12 credits