NU322-OT :

Department

Faculty of Nursing

Academic Program

Bachelor in Science in Nursing

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

NU 214

Overview

This course provides opportunities for actual hospital experiences to ensure that competencies are developed in the nursing care management of clients with problems in oxygenation (Respiratory), fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance, inflammatory process, immunologic reactions, infection, cellular aberrations, pain and stress.

This course also provides opportunities for actual hospital experiences to ensure that competencies are developed in the nursing care management of clients undergoing preoperative, intra operative and post operative management.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

1.Identify the role of the surgical unit preoperatively and postoperatively.

2.Discuss the principles of Aseptic Technique

3.Discuss the different clinical disorders, its manifestations, treatment and nursing interventions in oncology and respiratory wards.

4.Review the physical assessment to be perform in various health problems

Mental skills:

1.Recognize critical areas when assessing preoperatively, intra-operatively and postoperatively

2.Prioritize nursing interventions in the perioperative care of a client

3.Recognize the different nursing procedures perform to patients

4.Determine specific nursing care to meet the actual and potential problems of patient

5.Formulate a plan of care utilizing the nursing process

Scientific and professional skills:

1.Demonstrate competency in the performance of specific nursing procedures perioperatively

2.Obtain a comprehensive data for an accurate assessment of health status

3.Perform nursing procedures and other nursing activities efficiently

4.Render a safe and comprehensive nursing care to patients with different health needs

General skills:

1.Performs task promptly and efficiently, is resourceful and innovative

2.Respond effectively to unexpected experience

3.Maintain a safe working environment

4.Display teamwork with surgical team

5.Demonstrate professionalism and good public relation with others

Teaching and learning methods

1. Incidental teaching

2. Demonstration of nursing procedures

3. Discussion of different cases and their specific nursing care

4. Bedside Conference

Methods of assessments

1.Midterm exam 20%

2.Practical exam 12%

3.Assignments/HWs/Quizzes 8%

4.Final exam 50%